City

Farnam, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Dawson County  ·  Nebraska

👥293Population
💰$46,786Median HH Income▼ 39% below avg
🎂43.8Median Age
🏠$85,800Median Home Value▼ 69% below avg
🎓46.1%College Grads▲ 19% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.2% Female 48.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.3%Other: 1.7%Race
White98.3%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
8%
18–24
2%
25–44
34%
45–64
15%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.09
Below Poverty14.7% ▲ 47% above avg
College Grads46.1% ▲ 19% above avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.9%)
HS Graduate61 (26.8%)
Some College26 (11.4%)
Associates34 (14.9%)
Bachelors29 (12.7%)
Graduate Degree76 (33.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 26.8%Some College: 11.4%Associates: 14.9%Bachelors: 12.7%Graduate: 33.3%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad26.8%
Some College11.4%
Associates14.9%
Bachelors12.7%
Graduate33.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.4%Renter: 33.6%Tenure
Owner66.4%
Renter33.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
28%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,786 ▼ 39% below avg
Median Home Value$85,800 ▼ 69% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$450/mo
Total Housing Units168
Vacant Units28

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
1%
2000+
62%
About Farnam, NE

Farnam is a city in Nebraska, located in Dawson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 293 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.8 years.

Economically, Farnam is a working-class community. The median household income of $46,786 is below the national average. Approximately 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Farnam is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $85,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $450 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Farnam is well-educated. 46.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (98.29%).

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

ZIP Codes in Farnam
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
69029 293 $46,786 $85,800 $450 0.0% 46.1% 66.4%