City

Edgar, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Clay County  ·  Nebraska

👥772Population
💰$59,107Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂37.8Median Age
🏠$95,000Median Home Value▼ 66% below avg
🎓35.6%College Grads▼ 8% below avg
📊1.2%Unemployment▼ 76% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.1% Female 45.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.5%Hispanic: 8.2%Asian: 0.1%Other: 3.2%Race
White88.5%
Hispanic8.2%
Asian0.1%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
23%
18–24
7%
25–44
20%
45–64
21%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.45
Below Poverty10.9% ▲ 9% above avg
College Grads35.6% ▼ 8% below avg
Unemployment1.2% ▼ 76% below avg
HS Graduate204 (42.8%)
Some College44 (9.2%)
Associates59 (12.4%)
Bachelors49 (10.3%)
Graduate Degree121 (25.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 42.8%Some College: 9.2%Associates: 12.4%Bachelors: 10.3%Graduate: 25.4%Edu
HS Grad42.8%
Some College9.2%
Associates12.4%
Bachelors10.3%
Graduate25.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.4%Renter: 30.6%Tenure
Owner69.4%
Renter30.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
41%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,107 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$95,000 ▼ 66% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$571/mo
Total Housing Units336
Vacant Units29

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
68%
About Edgar, NE

Edgar is a city in Nebraska, located in Clay County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 772 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.8 years.

Economically, Edgar is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,107 is below the national average. Approximately 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Edgar is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $95,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $571 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Edgar is moderately educated. 35.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (88.47%).

Edgar, NE offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Nebraska.

ZIP Codes in Edgar
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68935 772 $59,107 $95,000 $571 1.2% 35.6% 69.4%