City

Elmwood, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Cass County  ·  Nebraska

👥1,247Population
💰$75,990Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.7Median Age
🏠$222,000Median Home Value▼ 20% below avg
🎓43.5%College Grads▲ 12% above avg
📊1.5%Unemployment▼ 70% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.5% Female 54.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.2%Hispanic: 1.2%Other: 2.8%Race
White95.2%
Hispanic1.2%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
21%
18–24
4%
25–44
24%
45–64
21%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty8.7% ▼ 13% below avg
College Grads43.5% ▲ 12% above avg
Unemployment1.5% ▼ 70% below avg
HS Graduate220 (25.9%)
Some College113 (13.3%)
Associates146 (17.2%)
Bachelors92 (10.8%)
Graduate Degree277 (32.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 25.9%Some College: 13.3%Associates: 17.2%Bachelors: 10.8%Graduate: 32.7%Edu
HS Grad25.9%
Some College13.3%
Associates17.2%
Bachelors10.8%
Graduate32.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.6%Renter: 15.4%Tenure
Owner84.6%
Renter15.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$75,990 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$222,000 ▼ 20% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$805/mo
Total Housing Units543
Vacant Units22

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
48%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
62%
About Elmwood, NE

Elmwood is a city in Nebraska, located in Cass County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,247 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.7 years.

Economically, Elmwood is a middle-income community. The median household income of $75,990 is near the national average. Approximately 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Elmwood is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $222,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $805 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Elmwood is well-educated. 43.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.19%).

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

ZIP Codes in Elmwood
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68349 1,247 $75,990 $222,000 $805 1.5% 43.5% 84.6%