City

Elgin, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Antelope County  ·  Nebraska

👥1,237Population
💰$71,853Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂42.2Median Age
🏠$104,900Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓47.1%College Grads▲ 22% above avg
📊1.5%Unemployment▼ 69% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.5% Female 53.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 99.4%Other: 0.7%Race
White99.4%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
14%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
21%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.18
Below Poverty5.7% ▼ 43% below avg
College Grads47.1% ▲ 22% above avg
Unemployment1.5% ▼ 69% below avg
HS Graduate267 (31.8%)
Some College109 (13%)
Associates68 (8.1%)
Bachelors191 (22.7%)
Graduate Degree205 (24.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 31.8%Some College: 13%Associates: 8.1%Bachelors: 22.7%Graduate: 24.4%Edu
HS Grad31.8%
Some College13.0%
Associates8.1%
Bachelors22.7%
Graduate24.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.4%Renter: 20.6%Tenure
Owner79.4%
Renter20.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,853 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$104,900 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$682/mo
Total Housing Units636
Vacant Units69

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
61%
About Elgin, NE

Elgin is a city in Nebraska, located in Antelope County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,237 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.2 years.

Economically, Elgin is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,853 is near the national average. Approximately 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Elgin is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $104,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $682 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Elgin is well-educated. 47.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (99.35%).

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

ZIP Codes in Elgin
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68636 1,237 $71,853 $104,900 $682 1.5% 47.1% 79.4%