City

Fairfield, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Clay County  ·  Nebraska

👥455Population
💰$69,821Median HH Income▼ 9% below avg
🎂45.9Median Age
🏠$183,400Median Home Value▼ 34% below avg
🎓31.4%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊1.4%Unemployment▼ 72% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.9% Female 43.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.4%Other: 2.6%Race
White97.4%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
8%
18–24
4%
25–44
31%
45–64
24%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.00
Below Poverty10.8% ▲ 8% above avg
College Grads31.4% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment1.4% ▼ 72% below avg
HS Graduate161 (44%)
Some College36 (9.8%)
Associates54 (14.8%)
Bachelors51 (13.9%)
Graduate Degree64 (17.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 44%Some College: 9.8%Associates: 14.8%Bachelors: 13.9%Graduate: 17.5%Edu
HS Grad44.0%
Some College9.8%
Associates14.8%
Bachelors13.9%
Graduate17.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78%Renter: 22%Tenure
Owner78.0%
Renter22.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
24%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,821 ▼ 9% below avg
Median Home Value$183,400 ▼ 34% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$645/mo
Total Housing Units275
Vacant Units48

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
47%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
71%
About Fairfield, NE

Fairfield is a city in Nebraska, located in Clay County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 455 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.9 years.

Economically, Fairfield is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,821 is near the national average. Approximately 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Fairfield is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $183,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $645 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fairfield is moderately educated. 31.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.36%).

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

ZIP Codes in Fairfield
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68938 455 $69,821 $183,400 $645 1.4% 31.4% 78.0%