City

Fairbury, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Jefferson County  ·  Nebraska

👥4,897Population
💰$55,734Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂42.8Median Age
🏠$122,600Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓35.0%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
📊0.9%Unemployment▼ 81% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.8% Female 53.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.3%Hispanic: 6.9%Black: 0.9%Other: 3.4%Race
White88.3%
Hispanic6.9%
Black0.9%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
21%
45–64
25%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty11.7% ▲ 17% above avg
College Grads35.0% ▼ 10% below avg
Unemployment0.9% ▼ 81% below avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.2%)
HS Graduate1,179 (37.8%)
Some College482 (15.5%)
Associates358 (11.5%)
Bachelors451 (14.5%)
Graduate Degree640 (20.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 37.8%Some College: 15.5%Associates: 11.5%Bachelors: 14.5%Graduate: 20.5%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad37.8%
Some College15.5%
Associates11.5%
Bachelors14.5%
Graduate20.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.8%Renter: 33.2%Tenure
Owner66.8%
Renter33.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,734 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$122,600 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$662/mo
Total Housing Units2,511
Vacant Units408

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
66%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
62%
About Fairbury, NE

Fairbury is a city in Nebraska, located in Jefferson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,897 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.8 years.

Economically, Fairbury is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,734 is below the national average. Approximately 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Fairbury is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $122,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $662 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fairbury is moderately educated. 35.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (88.34%).

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

ZIP Codes in Fairbury
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68352 4,897 $55,734 $122,600 $662 0.9% 35.0% 66.8%