City

Harvard, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Clay County  ·  Nebraska

👥1,230Population
💰$70,833Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂39.9Median Age
🏠$123,900Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓31.3%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊0.7%Unemployment▼ 85% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 73.7%Hispanic: 24.6%Black: 0.5%Other: 0.8%Race
White73.7%
Hispanic24.6%
Black0.5%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
20%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
29%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.31
Below Poverty8.1% ▼ 20% below avg
College Grads31.3% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment0.7% ▼ 85% below avg
No HS Diploma25 (3.1%)
HS Graduate295 (36.5%)
Some College76 (9.4%)
Associates159 (19.7%)
Bachelors75 (9.3%)
Graduate Degree178 (22%)

Education

No HS: 3.1%HS Grad: 36.5%Some College: 9.4%Associates: 19.7%Bachelors: 9.3%Graduate: 22%Edu
No HS3.1%
HS Grad36.5%
Some College9.4%
Associates19.7%
Bachelors9.3%
Graduate22.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.7%Renter: 21.4%Tenure
Owner78.7%
Renter21.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,833 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$123,900 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$737/mo
Total Housing Units586
Vacant Units66

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
60%
About Harvard, NE

Harvard is a city in Nebraska, located in Clay County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,230 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.9 years.

Economically, Harvard is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,833 is near the national average. Approximately 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Harvard is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $123,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $737 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Harvard is moderately educated. 31.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (73.74%).

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

ZIP Codes in Harvard
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68944 1,230 $70,833 $123,900 $737 0.7% 31.3% 78.7%