City

Genoa, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Nance County  ·  Nebraska

👥1,045Population
💰$65,000Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂39.6Median Age
🏠$127,600Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓38.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 52% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.7% Female 49.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.5%Hispanic: 2.1%Black: 0.5%Other: 2.1%Race
White94.5%
Hispanic2.1%
Black0.5%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
20%
18–24
4%
25–44
25%
45–64
22%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty10.8% ▲ 8% above avg
College Grads38.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 52% below avg
No HS Diploma14 (2.1%)
HS Graduate188 (28.1%)
Some College143 (21.3%)
Associates68 (10.1%)
Bachelors91 (13.6%)
Graduate Degree166 (24.8%)

Education

No HS: 2.1%HS Grad: 28.1%Some College: 21.3%Associates: 10.1%Bachelors: 13.6%Graduate: 24.8%Edu
No HS2.1%
HS Grad28.1%
Some College21.3%
Associates10.1%
Bachelors13.6%
Graduate24.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.2%Renter: 15.9%Tenure
Owner84.2%
Renter15.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,000 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$127,600 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$850/mo
Total Housing Units515
Vacant Units105

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
66%
About Genoa, NE

Genoa is a city in Nebraska, located in Nance County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,045 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.6 years.

Economically, Genoa is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,000 is near the national average. Approximately 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Genoa is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $127,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $850 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Genoa is moderately educated. 38.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.45%).

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

ZIP Codes in Genoa
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68640 1,045 $65,000 $127,600 $850 2.3% 38.4% 84.2%