City

Guide Rock, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Webster County  ·  Nebraska

👥559Population
💰$67,813Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂36.5Median Age
🏠$72,500Median Home Value▼ 74% below avg
🎓40.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.5%Unemployment▼ 49% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.2% Female 47.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 75.3%Hispanic: 16.5%Other: 8.2%Race
White75.3%
Hispanic16.5%
Other8.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
36%
18–24
4%
25–44
24%
45–64
20%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.87
Below Poverty10.7% ≈ Avg
College Grads40.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.5% ▼ 49% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.3%)
HS Graduate59 (19.9%)
Some College65 (21.9%)
Associates51 (17.2%)
Bachelors43 (14.5%)
Graduate Degree78 (26.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 19.9%Some College: 21.9%Associates: 17.2%Bachelors: 14.5%Graduate: 26.3%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad19.9%
Some College21.9%
Associates17.2%
Bachelors14.5%
Graduate26.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 95.9%Renter: 4.1%Tenure
Owner95.9%
Renter4.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
42%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
4%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,813 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$72,500 ▼ 74% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units236
Vacant Units41

Income Distribution

Under $25k
4%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
37%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
76%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
36%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
72%
About Guide Rock, NE

Guide Rock is a city in Nebraska, located in Webster County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 559 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.5 years.

Economically, Guide Rock is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,813 is near the national average. Approximately 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Guide Rock is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $72,500, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 95.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Guide Rock is well-educated. 40.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (75.31%).

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

ZIP Codes in Guide Rock
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68942 559 $67,813 $72,500 2.5% 40.7% 95.9%