County

Perkins County, NE

4 ZIP codes  ·  4 cities  ·  Nebraska

👥2,727Population
💰$73,023Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂39.6Median Age
🏠$154,164Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓40.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.6%Unemployment▼ 66% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.5% Female 47.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.7%Hispanic: 6%Asian: 0.8%Other: 3.2%Race
White90.7%
Hispanic6.0%
Asian0.8%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
20%
18–24
6%
25–44
26%
45–64
19%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty7.7% ▼ 23% below avg
College Grads40.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.6% ▼ 66% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.1%)
HS Graduate455 (26.3%)
Some College249 (14.4%)
Associates319 (18.5%)
Bachelors241 (14%)
Graduate Degree461 (26.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 26.3%Some College: 14.4%Associates: 18.5%Bachelors: 14%Graduate: 26.7%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad26.3%
Some College14.4%
Associates18.5%
Bachelors14.0%
Graduate26.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.7%Renter: 20.3%Tenure
Owner79.7%
Renter20.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,023 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$154,164 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$886/mo
Total Housing Units1,269
Vacant Units182

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
61%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
62%
About Perkins County, NE

Perkins County is located in Nebraska and encompasses 4 ZIP codes spanning 4 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 2,727 residents. With a median age of 39.59, it is a middle-aged county.

Perkins County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $73,022 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 1.6%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 7.7% is well below the national average.

Housing in Perkins County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $154,164 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $885. Homeownership rates are high at 79.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Perkins County are primarily White (90.65%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 40.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Perkins County, NE is a solidly middle-class area in Nebraska. The 4 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 Perkins County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
69134 Elsie 338 $85,625 $139,400 $575 1.1% 47.7%
69140 Grant 1,755 $68,182 $162,300 $900 0.6% 41.8%
69150 Madrid 379 $85,521 $177,000 $850 4.7% 30.4%
69168 Venango 255 $71,058 $83,800 $1,250 5.3% 36.1%