City

Elkhorn, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Douglas County  ·  Nebraska

👥33,702Population
💰$139,713Median HH Income▲ 83% above avg
🎂36.0Median Age
🏠$452,800Median Home Value▲ 62% above avg
🎓71.4%College Grads▲ 84% above avg
📊1.8%Unemployment▼ 64% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.6% Female 49.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.3%Hispanic: 3.8%Black: 1%Asian: 3.8%Other: 3.3%Race
White87.3%
Hispanic3.8%
Black1.0%
Asian3.8%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
26%
18–24
5%
25–44
29%
45–64
23%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.81
Below Poverty3.1% ▼ 69% below avg
College Grads71.4% ▲ 84% above avg
Unemployment1.8% ▼ 64% below avg
No HS Diploma18 (0.1%)
HS Graduate2,011 (9.8%)
Some College1,427 (7%)
Associates2,399 (11.7%)
Bachelors1,705 (8.3%)
Graduate Degree12,885 (63%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 9.8%Some College: 7%Associates: 11.7%Bachelors: 8.3%Graduate: 63%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad9.8%
Some College7.0%
Associates11.7%
Bachelors8.3%
Graduate63.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.2%Renter: 26.8%Tenure
Owner73.2%
Renter26.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
43%
Over $500k
40%

Financials

Median HH Income$139,713 ▲ 83% above avg
Median Home Value$452,800 ▲ 62% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,404/mo
Total Housing Units12,521
Vacant Units593

Income Distribution

Under $25k
4%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
33%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
22%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
51%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
75%
About Elkhorn, NE

Elkhorn is a city in Nebraska, located in Douglas County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 33,702 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36 years.

Economically, Elkhorn is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $139,713 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Elkhorn is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $452,800, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,404 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Elkhorn is highly educated. 71.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (87.33%).

Elkhorn, NE offers residents above-average earning potential within Nebraska.

ZIP Codes in Elkhorn
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68022 33,702 $139,713 $452,800 $1,404 1.8% 71.4% 73.2%