County

Pierce County, NE

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Nebraska

👥6,417Population
💰$73,751Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.3Median Age
🏠$178,565Median Home Value▼ 36% below avg
🎓42.5%College Grads▲ 10% above avg
📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 52% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.1% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.4%Hispanic: 2.4%Asian: 0.3%Other: 1.9%Race
White95.4%
Hispanic2.4%
Asian0.3%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty8.6% ▼ 14% below avg
College Grads42.5% ▲ 10% above avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 52% below avg
No HS Diploma14 (0.3%)
HS Graduate1,333 (32%)
Some College421 (10.1%)
Associates623 (14.9%)
Bachelors781 (18.7%)
Graduate Degree999 (24%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 32%Some College: 10.1%Associates: 14.9%Bachelors: 18.7%Graduate: 24%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad32.0%
Some College10.1%
Associates14.9%
Bachelors18.7%
Graduate24.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.6%Renter: 21.4%Tenure
Owner78.6%
Renter21.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,751 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$178,565 ▼ 36% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$815/mo
Total Housing Units2,798
Vacant Units271

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
62%
About Pierce County, NE

Pierce County is located in Nebraska and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 6,417 residents. With a median age of 40.26, it is a middle-aged county.

Pierce County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $73,750 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.3%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 8.6% is near the national average.

Housing in Pierce County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $178,565 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $815. Homeownership rates are high at 78.6%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Pierce County are primarily White (95.37%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 42.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Pierce 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 Pierce County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
68747 Mclean 185 $95,114 $540 0.0% 33.6%
68765 Osmond 1,158 $71,375 $168,800 $688 0.0% 38.7%
68767 Pierce 3,389 $77,878 $214,600 $869 1.5% 47.5%
68769 Plainview 1,685 $64,737 $112,800 $825 5.8% 36.0%