City

Fordyce, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Cedar County  ·  Nebraska

👥581Population
💰$80,156Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂36.0Median Age
🏠$231,300Median Home Value▼ 17% below avg
🎓39.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊10.1%Unemployment▲ 106% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.6% Female 48.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.7%Hispanic: 4.3%Race
White95.7%
Hispanic4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
22%
18–24
5%
25–44
19%
45–64
27%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.58
Below Poverty16.9% ▲ 69% above avg
College Grads39.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment10.1% ▲ 106% above avg
HS Graduate161 (44.6%)
Some College19 (5.3%)
Associates37 (10.2%)
Bachelors28 (7.8%)
Graduate Degree116 (32.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 44.6%Some College: 5.3%Associates: 10.2%Bachelors: 7.8%Graduate: 32.1%Edu
HS Grad44.6%
Some College5.3%
Associates10.2%
Bachelors7.8%
Graduate32.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.4%Renter: 7.6%Tenure
Owner92.4%
Renter7.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
35%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$80,156 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$231,300 ▼ 17% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,021/mo
Total Housing Units255
Vacant Units30

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
60%
About Fordyce, NE

Fordyce is a city in Nebraska, located in Cedar County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 581 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36 years.

Economically, Fordyce is a middle-income community. The median household income of $80,156 is near the national average. Approximately 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.1%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Fordyce is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $231,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,021 per month. Homeownership is high at 92.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fordyce is moderately educated. 39.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.7%).

Fordyce, NE offers residents above-average earning potential within Nebraska.

ZIP Codes in Fordyce
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68736 581 $80,156 $231,300 $1,021 10.1% 39.9% 92.4%