City

Friend, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Saline County  ·  Nebraska

👥1,512Population
💰$81,250Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂37.8Median Age
🏠$179,900Median Home Value▼ 35% below avg
🎓45.7%College Grads▲ 18% above avg
📊0.6%Unemployment▼ 87% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.8% Female 49.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.1%Hispanic: 6.9%Other: 0.7%Race
White92.1%
Hispanic6.9%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
21%
18–24
10%
25–44
26%
45–64
21%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty6.0% ▼ 40% below avg
College Grads45.7% ▲ 18% above avg
Unemployment0.6% ▼ 87% below avg
HS Graduate258 (27.9%)
Some College101 (10.9%)
Associates144 (15.6%)
Bachelors174 (18.8%)
Graduate Degree249 (26.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 27.9%Some College: 10.9%Associates: 15.6%Bachelors: 18.8%Graduate: 26.9%Edu
HS Grad27.9%
Some College10.9%
Associates15.6%
Bachelors18.8%
Graduate26.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.3%Renter: 19.7%Tenure
Owner80.3%
Renter19.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
28%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$81,250 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$179,900 ▼ 35% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$812/mo
Total Housing Units686
Vacant Units66

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
67%
About Friend, NE

Friend is a city in Nebraska, located in Saline County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,512 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.8 years.

Economically, Friend is a middle-income community. The median household income of $81,250 is near the national average. Approximately 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Friend is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $179,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $812 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Friend is well-educated. 45.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (92.13%).

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

ZIP Codes in Friend
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68359 1,512 $81,250 $179,900 $812 0.6% 45.7% 80.3%