County

Richardson County, NE

8 ZIP codes  ·  8 cities  ·  Nebraska

👥7,829Population
💰$54,541Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂44.8Median Age
🏠$96,250Median Home Value▼ 65% below avg
🎓35.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.5%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.9%Hispanic: 2.5%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.3%Other: 5.5%Race
White90.9%
Hispanic2.5%
Black0.3%
Asian0.3%
Other5.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
20%
45–64
27%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.16
Below Poverty10.4% ≈ Avg
College Grads35.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.5% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma27 (0.5%)
HS Graduate2,149 (41.4%)
Some College649 (12.5%)
Associates509 (9.8%)
Bachelors622 (12%)
Graduate Degree1,237 (23.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 41.4%Some College: 12.5%Associates: 9.8%Bachelors: 12%Graduate: 23.8%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad41.4%
Some College12.5%
Associates9.8%
Bachelors12.0%
Graduate23.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.7%Renter: 25.3%Tenure
Owner74.7%
Renter25.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
26%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,541 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$96,250 ▼ 65% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$704/mo
Total Housing Units4,124
Vacant Units537

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
50%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
66%
About Richardson County, NE

Richardson County is located in Nebraska and encompasses 8 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 7,829 residents. With a median age of 44.83, it is a middle-aged county.

Richardson County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $54,541 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.5%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 10.4% is near the national average.

Housing in Richardson County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $96,250 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $704. Homeownership rates are high at 74.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Richardson County are primarily White (90.94%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 35.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Richardson County, NE is a working-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 Codes in Richardson County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
68337 Dawson 401 $58,750 $77,500 $940 1.0% 52.5%
68355 Falls City 4,872 $49,065 $97,700 $718 5.2% 36.0%
68376 Humboldt 1,127 $60,625 $93,000 $497 3.1% 37.4%
68431 Rulo 228 $62,656 $112,500 4.0% 21.9%
68442 Stella 232 $56,500 $145,000 12.9% 27.7%
68457 Verdon 527 $84,583 $87,900 $782 1.5% 31.0%