City

Elm Creek, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Buffalo County  ·  Nebraska

👥1,829Population
💰$79,531Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂32.0Median Age
🏠$215,500Median Home Value▼ 23% below avg
🎓40.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.2%Unemployment▼ 75% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.2% Female 51.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.7%Hispanic: 5.6%Black: 0.2%Asian: 1%Other: 1.4%Race
White91.7%
Hispanic5.6%
Black0.2%
Asian1.0%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
18%
18–24
9%
25–44
27%
45–64
23%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.73
Below Poverty7.1% ▼ 29% below avg
College Grads40.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.2% ▼ 75% below avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.5%)
HS Graduate292 (26.3%)
Some College126 (11.3%)
Associates237 (21.3%)
Bachelors134 (12.1%)
Graduate Degree316 (28.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 26.3%Some College: 11.3%Associates: 21.3%Bachelors: 12.1%Graduate: 28.4%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad26.3%
Some College11.3%
Associates21.3%
Bachelors12.1%
Graduate28.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.7%Renter: 26.3%Tenure
Owner73.7%
Renter26.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$79,531 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$215,500 ▼ 23% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$838/mo
Total Housing Units745
Vacant Units75

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
61%
About Elm Creek, NE

Elm Creek is a city in Nebraska, located in Buffalo County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,829 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32 years.

Economically, Elm Creek is a middle-income community. The median household income of $79,531 is near the national average. Approximately 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Elm Creek is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $215,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $838 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Elm Creek is well-educated. 40.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (91.74%).

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

ZIP Codes in Elm Creek
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68836 1,829 $79,531 $215,500 $838 1.2% 40.5% 73.7%