County

Webster County, NE

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Nebraska

👥3,447Population
💰$66,456Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂45.1Median Age
🏠$119,498Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓39.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊0.8%Unemployment▼ 84% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.9% Female 49.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.7%Hispanic: 6.2%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.3%Other: 4%Race
White88.7%
Hispanic6.2%
Black0.2%
Asian0.3%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
5%
25–44
22%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty9.6% ≈ Avg
College Grads39.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment0.8% ▼ 84% below avg
No HS Diploma14 (0.6%)
HS Graduate734 (31.7%)
Some College315 (13.6%)
Associates329 (14.2%)
Bachelors397 (17.2%)
Graduate Degree523 (22.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 31.7%Some College: 13.6%Associates: 14.2%Bachelors: 17.2%Graduate: 22.6%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad31.7%
Some College13.6%
Associates14.2%
Bachelors17.2%
Graduate22.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.8%Renter: 18.2%Tenure
Owner81.8%
Renter18.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,456 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$119,498 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$682/mo
Total Housing Units1,768
Vacant Units255

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
67%
About Webster County, NE

Webster County is located in Nebraska and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 3,447 residents. With a median age of 45.14, it is a mature county.

Webster County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $66,456 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 0.8%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 9.6% is near the national average.

Housing in Webster County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $119,498 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $681. Homeownership rates are high at 81.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Webster County are primarily White (88.74%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 39.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Webster 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 Webster County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
68928 Bladen 331 $64,583 $97,500 $950 0.0% 43.3%
68930 Blue Hill 1,238 $68,819 $194,700 $744 0.5% 46.8%
68942 Guide Rock 559 $67,813 $72,500 2.5% 40.7%
68952 Inavale 76 $127,656 $106,300 2.4% 52.1%
68970 Red Cloud 1,243 $60,250 $72,400 $548 0.5% 30.8%