Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.54 |
| Below Poverty | 8.4% ▼ 16% below avg |
| College Grads | 39.8% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 2.5% ▼ 49% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 276 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 6,886 (32.3%) |
| Some College | 2,762 (13%) |
| Associates | 2,894 (13.6%) |
| Bachelors | 3,125 (14.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,381 (25.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $72,481 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $206,325 ▼ 26% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $860/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 14,858 |
| Vacant Units | 1,043 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Platte County is located in Nebraska and encompasses 8 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 35,441 residents. With a median age of 38.62, it is a middle-aged county.
Platte County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $72,481 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.5%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 8.4% is near the national average.
Housing in Platte County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $206,325 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $859. Homeownership rates are high at 72.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Platte County are primarily White (74.49%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 39.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Platte County, NE is a solidly middle-class area in Nebraska. The 8 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 | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68601 | Columbus | 30,619 | $70,697 | $204,700 | $872 | 2.8% | 39.8% |
| 68631 | Creston | 344 | $61,875 | $213,100 | $625 | 0.0% | 39.0% |
| 68634 | Duncan | 688 | $63,929 | $144,700 | $850 | 0.7% | 26.8% |
| 68642 | Humphrey | 1,704 | $91,645 | $255,400 | $671 | 0.7% | 44.2% |
| 68644 | Lindsay | 771 | $75,500 | $232,000 | $759 | 0.0% | 41.8% |
| 68647 | Monroe | 695 | $100,142 | $205,800 | $892 | 1.1% | 52.9% |
| 68653 | Platte Center | 620 | $88,529 | $185,000 | $1,000 | 0.0% | 27.5% |