County

Phelps County, NE

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Nebraska

👥9,006Population
💰$64,416Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂40.9Median Age
🏠$174,373Median Home Value▼ 37% below avg
🎓40.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.1%Unemployment▼ 77% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.8% Female 49.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.2%Hispanic: 6.4%Black: 0.8%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.3%Race
White90.2%
Hispanic6.4%
Black0.8%
Asian0.1%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
24%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.31
Below Poverty13.2% ▲ 32% above avg
College Grads40.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.1% ▼ 77% below avg
No HS Diploma17 (0.3%)
HS Graduate1,542 (27.2%)
Some College776 (13.7%)
Associates1,013 (17.9%)
Bachelors734 (13%)
Graduate Degree1,584 (28%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 27.2%Some College: 13.7%Associates: 17.9%Bachelors: 13%Graduate: 28%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad27.2%
Some College13.7%
Associates17.9%
Bachelors13.0%
Graduate28.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.5%Renter: 29.5%Tenure
Owner70.5%
Renter29.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,416 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$174,372 ▼ 37% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$715/mo
Total Housing Units4,127
Vacant Units307

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
63%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
59%
About Phelps County, NE

Phelps County is located in Nebraska and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 9,006 residents. With a median age of 40.92, it is a middle-aged county.

Phelps County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $64,416 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 1.1%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 13.2% is above the national average.

Housing in Phelps County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $174,372 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $715. Homeownership rates are high at 70.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Phelps County are primarily White (90.19%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 40.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Phelps County, NE is a solidly middle-class area in Nebraska. The 5 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 Phelps County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
68923 Atlanta 117 $70,417 $118,800 — 0.0% 17.8%
68927 Bertrand 1,129 $70,208 $178,500 $658 0.2% 46.1%
68940 Funk 476 $102,857 $195,800 $795 0.0% 40.5%
68949 Holdrege 6,695 $59,922 $171,600 $715 1.4% 40.3%
68958 Loomis 589 $72,143 $191,700 $767 1.4% 42.6%

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