City

Holdrege, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Phelps County  ·  Nebraska

👥6,695Population
💰$59,922Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂41.2Median Age
🏠$171,600Median Home Value▼ 38% below avg
🎓40.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.4%Unemployment▼ 72% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.5%Hispanic: 7.7%Black: 1%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.3%Race
White88.5%
Hispanic7.7%
Black1.0%
Asian0.1%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
9%
25–44
23%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.20
Below Poverty15.7% ▲ 57% above avg
College Grads40.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.4% ▼ 72% below avg
No HS Diploma9 (0.2%)
HS Graduate1,164 (27.5%)
Some College642 (15.2%)
Associates710 (16.8%)
Bachelors499 (11.8%)
Graduate Degree1,204 (28.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 27.5%Some College: 15.2%Associates: 16.8%Bachelors: 11.8%Graduate: 28.5%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad27.5%
Some College15.2%
Associates16.8%
Bachelors11.8%
Graduate28.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.4%Renter: 33.6%Tenure
Owner66.4%
Renter33.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,922 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$171,600 ▼ 38% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$715/mo
Total Housing Units3,185
Vacant Units238

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
67%
15–30 min
15%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
58%
About Holdrege, NE

Holdrege is a city in Nebraska, located in Phelps County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,695 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.2 years.

Economically, Holdrege is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,922 is below the national average. Approximately 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Holdrege is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $171,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $715 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Holdrege is well-educated. 40.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (88.53%).

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

ZIP Codes in Holdrege
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68949 6,695 $59,922 $171,600 $715 1.4% 40.3% 66.4%