City

Heartwell, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Kearney County  ·  Nebraska

👥162Population
💰$63,036Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂27.5Median Age
🏠$312,500Median Home Value▲ 12% above avg
🎓41.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.9%Unemployment▲ 21% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.6% Female 49.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
23%
18–24
22%
25–44
22%
45–64
27%
65+
2%

Key Indicators

Median Age27.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.16
Below Poverty16.7% ▲ 67% above avg
College Grads41.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.9% ▲ 21% above avg
HS Graduate36 (43.4%)
Some College8 (9.6%)
Associates5 (6%)
Bachelors19 (22.9%)
Graduate Degree15 (18.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 43.4%Some College: 9.6%Associates: 6%Bachelors: 22.9%Graduate: 18.1%Edu
HS Grad43.4%
Some College9.6%
Associates6.0%
Bachelors22.9%
Graduate18.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 57.3%Renter: 42.7%Tenure
Owner57.3%
Renter42.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
47%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,036 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$312,500 ▲ 12% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$825/mo
Total Housing Units75

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Public Transit
2%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
64%
About Heartwell, NE

Heartwell is a city in Nebraska, located in Kearney County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 162 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 27.5 years.

Economically, Heartwell is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,036 is below the national average. Approximately 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Heartwell is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $312,500, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $825 per month.

The population of Heartwell is well-educated. 41.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Heartwell
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68945 162 $63,036 $312,500 $825 5.9% 41.0% 57.3%