County

Washington County, NE

7 ZIP codes  ·  6 cities  ·  Nebraska

👥19,653Population
💰$91,961Median HH Income▲ 21% above avg
🎂41.4Median Age
🏠$263,814Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓48.5%College Grads▲ 25% above avg
📊1.8%Unemployment▼ 64% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93%Hispanic: 3.4%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0.3%Other: 2.9%Race
White93.0%
Hispanic3.4%
Black0.4%
Asian0.3%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty7.1% ▼ 29% below avg
College Grads48.5% ▲ 25% above avg
Unemployment1.8% ▼ 64% below avg
No HS Diploma82 (0.6%)
HS Graduate3,309 (26%)
Some College1,157 (9.1%)
Associates2,003 (15.8%)
Bachelors1,589 (12.5%)
Graduate Degree4,564 (35.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 26%Some College: 9.1%Associates: 15.8%Bachelors: 12.5%Graduate: 35.9%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad26.0%
Some College9.1%
Associates15.8%
Bachelors12.5%
Graduate35.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.3%Renter: 18.8%Tenure
Owner81.3%
Renter18.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
18%

Financials

Median HH Income$91,961 ▲ 21% above avg
Median Home Value$263,813 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$967/mo
Total Housing Units8,155
Vacant Units274

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
61%
About Washington County, NE

Washington County is located in Nebraska and encompasses 7 ZIP codes spanning 6 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 19,653 residents. With a median age of 41.35, it is a middle-aged county.

Washington County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $91,960 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 1.8%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 7.1% is well below the national average.

Housing in Washington County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $263,813 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $966. Homeownership rates are high at 81.3%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Washington County are primarily White (93%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 48.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.

Washington County, NE is a middle-income area in Nebraska. The 7 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 Washington County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
68002 Arlington 2,432 $92,102 $274,100 $1,030 0.4% 44.2%
68008 Blair 12,906 $86,905 $254,900 $933 2.4% 52.7%
68023 Fort Calhoun 2,711 $118,281 $347,700 $1,019 0.4% 36.5%
68029 Herman 814 $79,318 $147,000 0.9% 43.4%
68034 Kennard 612 $99,293 $217,700 $1,198 1.2% 40.3%
68068 Washington 178 $88,333 $184,700 1.7% 40.3%