City

Fairmont, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Fillmore County  ·  Nebraska

👥803Population
💰$66,827Median HH Income▼ 12% below avg
🎂58.2Median Age
🏠$103,100Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓24.6%College Grads▼ 36% below avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 38% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.6%Hispanic: 1.5%Other: 0.9%Race
White97.6%
Hispanic1.5%
Other0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
10%
18–24
1%
25–44
23%
45–64
20%
65+
18%

Key Indicators

Median Age58.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.02
Below Poverty10.2% ≈ Avg
College Grads24.6% ▼ 36% below avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 38% below avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.8%)
HS Graduate306 (47.1%)
Some College92 (14.2%)
Associates87 (13.4%)
Bachelors75 (11.5%)
Graduate Degree85 (13.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 47.1%Some College: 14.2%Associates: 13.4%Bachelors: 11.5%Graduate: 13.1%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad47.1%
Some College14.2%
Associates13.4%
Bachelors11.5%
Graduate13.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.7%Renter: 20.3%Tenure
Owner79.7%
Renter20.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
32%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,827 ▼ 12% below avg
Median Home Value$103,100 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$583/mo
Total Housing Units399
Vacant Units20

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
69%
About Fairmont, NE

Fairmont is a city in Nebraska, located in Fillmore County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 803 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 58.2 years.

Economically, Fairmont is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,827 is near the national average. Approximately 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Fairmont is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $103,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $583 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fairmont is less-educated. 24.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.63%).

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

ZIP Codes in Fairmont
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68354 803 $66,827 $103,100 $583 3.0% 24.6% 79.7%