County

Pawnee County, NE

6 ZIP codes  ·  6 cities  ·  Nebraska

👥2,451Population
💰$55,686Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂47.0Median Age
🏠$88,804Median Home Value▼ 68% below avg
🎓32.8%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 62% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.8%Hispanic: 2.5%Black: 0.3%Other: 4.4%Race
White93.8%
Hispanic2.5%
Black0.3%
Other4.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
18%
45–64
23%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty14.2% ▲ 42% above avg
College Grads32.8% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 62% below avg
No HS Diploma18 (1.2%)
HS Graduate630 (41.2%)
Some College198 (13%)
Associates184 (12%)
Bachelors159 (10.4%)
Graduate Degree339 (22.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 41.2%Some College: 13%Associates: 12%Bachelors: 10.4%Graduate: 22.2%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad41.2%
Some College13.0%
Associates12.0%
Bachelors10.4%
Graduate22.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81%Renter: 19%Tenure
Owner81.0%
Renter19.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
31%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,686 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$88,803 ▼ 68% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$643/mo
Total Housing Units1,349
Vacant Units317

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
55%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
66%
About Pawnee County, NE

Pawnee County is located in Nebraska and encompasses 6 ZIP codes spanning 6 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 2,451 residents. With a median age of 47.01, it is a mature county.

Pawnee County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $55,685 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 1.9%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 14.2% is above the national average.

Housing in Pawnee County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $88,803 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $643. Homeownership rates are high at 81.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Pawnee County are primarily White (93.8%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 32.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Pawnee County, NE is a solidly middle-class area in Nebraska. The 6 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Pawnee County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
68323 Burchard 282 $97,917 $137,500 0.0% 37.9%
68345 Du Bois 253 $43,125 $88,300 $907 0.8% 23.3%
68380 Lewiston 44 $37,500 $46,500 0.0% 35.3%
68420 Pawnee City 1,230 $46,438 $59,000 $608 3.5% 29.5%
68441 Steinauer 178 $48,382 0.0% 47.5%
68447 Table Rock 464 $65,909 $142,500 $592 0.0% 37.9%