City

Farwell, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Howard County  ·  Nebraska

👥238Population
💰$51,250Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂65.1Median Age
🏠$275,000Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓20.5%College Grads▼ 47% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.1% Female 52.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95%Hispanic: 3.4%Other: 1.7%Race
White95.0%
Hispanic3.4%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
4%
18–24
10%
25–44
18%
45–64
11%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age65.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.16
Below Poverty5.5% ▼ 45% below avg
College Grads20.5% ▼ 47% below avg
HS Graduate51 (26.8%)
Some College15 (7.9%)
Associates85 (44.7%)
Bachelors8 (4.2%)
Graduate Degree31 (16.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 26.8%Some College: 7.9%Associates: 44.7%Bachelors: 4.2%Graduate: 16.3%Edu
HS Grad26.8%
Some College7.9%
Associates44.7%
Bachelors4.2%
Graduate16.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80%Renter: 20%Tenure
Owner80.0%
Renter20.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
50%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,250 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$275,000 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio5.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$580/mo
Total Housing Units126
Vacant Units16

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
43%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
18%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
39%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
1%
2000+
88%
About Farwell, NE

Farwell is a city in Nebraska, located in Howard County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 238 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 65.1 years.

Economically, Farwell is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,250 is below the national average. Approximately 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Farwell is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $275,000, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $580 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Farwell is less-educated. 20.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.96%).

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

ZIP Codes in Farwell
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68838 238 $51,250 $275,000 $580 0.0% 20.5% 80.0%