City

Elsie, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Perkins County  ·  Nebraska

👥338Population
💰$85,625Median HH Income▲ 12% above avg
🎂37.5Median Age
🏠$139,400Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓47.7%College Grads▲ 23% above avg
📊1.1%Unemployment▼ 77% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.7% Female 47.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.8%Other: 1.2%Race
White98.8%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
27%
18–24
9%
25–44
26%
45–64
14%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.58
Below Poverty5.3% ▼ 47% below avg
College Grads47.7% ▲ 23% above avg
Unemployment1.1% ▼ 77% below avg
HS Graduate42 (21.3%)
Some College22 (11.2%)
Associates39 (19.8%)
Bachelors18 (9.1%)
Graduate Degree76 (38.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 21.3%Some College: 11.2%Associates: 19.8%Bachelors: 9.1%Graduate: 38.6%Edu
HS Grad21.3%
Some College11.2%
Associates19.8%
Bachelors9.1%
Graduate38.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.2%Renter: 16.8%Tenure
Owner83.2%
Renter16.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$85,625 ▲ 12% above avg
Median Home Value$139,400 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$575/mo
Total Housing Units152
Vacant Units21

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
18%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
48%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
60%
About Elsie, NE

Elsie is a city in Nebraska, located in Perkins County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 338 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.5 years.

Economically, Elsie is a middle-income community. The median household income of $85,625 is near the national average. Approximately 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Elsie is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $139,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $575 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Elsie is well-educated. 47.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (98.82%).

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

ZIP Codes in Elsie
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
69134 338 $85,625 $139,400 $575 1.1% 47.7% 83.2%