City

Elba, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Howard County  ·  Nebraska

👥489Population
💰$58,438Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂45.6Median Age
🏠$120,100Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓30.3%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊7.1%Unemployment▲ 46% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.6% Female 47.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.7%Hispanic: 1.4%Black: 0.4%Other: 1%Race
White96.7%
Hispanic1.4%
Black0.4%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
15%
18–24
4%
25–44
26%
45–64
27%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.24
Below Poverty11.5% ▲ 15% above avg
College Grads30.3% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment7.1% ▲ 46% above avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.6%)
HS Graduate124 (34.8%)
Some College46 (12.9%)
Associates76 (21.3%)
Bachelors50 (14%)
Graduate Degree58 (16.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 34.8%Some College: 12.9%Associates: 21.3%Bachelors: 14%Graduate: 16.3%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad34.8%
Some College12.9%
Associates21.3%
Bachelors14.0%
Graduate16.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.1%Renter: 28.9%Tenure
Owner71.1%
Renter28.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,438 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$120,100 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$771/mo
Total Housing Units285
Vacant Units67

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
65%
About Elba, NE

Elba is a city in Nebraska, located in Howard County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 489 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.6 years.

Economically, Elba is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,438 is below the national average. Approximately 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Elba is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $120,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $771 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Elba is moderately educated. 30.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.73%).

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

ZIP Codes in Elba
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68835 489 $58,438 $120,100 $771 7.1% 30.3% 71.1%