City

Homer, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Dakota County  ·  Nebraska

👥641Population
💰$87,639Median HH Income▲ 15% above avg
🎂47.3Median Age
🏠$183,600Median Home Value▼ 34% below avg
🎓23.2%College Grads▼ 40% below avg
📊0.9%Unemployment▼ 81% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.4% Female 52.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.9%Hispanic: 0.9%Other: 4.1%Race
White94.9%
Hispanic0.9%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
13%
18–24
3%
25–44
26%
45–64
28%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty2.5% ▼ 75% below avg
College Grads23.2% ▼ 40% below avg
Unemployment0.9% ▼ 81% below avg
No HS Diploma27 (5.5%)
HS Graduate208 (42%)
Some College90 (18.2%)
Associates55 (11.1%)
Bachelors61 (12.3%)
Graduate Degree54 (10.9%)

Education

No HS: 5.5%HS Grad: 42%Some College: 18.2%Associates: 11.1%Bachelors: 12.3%Graduate: 10.9%Edu
No HS5.5%
HS Grad42.0%
Some College18.2%
Associates11.1%
Bachelors12.3%
Graduate10.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.3%Renter: 17.7%Tenure
Owner82.3%
Renter17.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$87,639 ▲ 15% above avg
Median Home Value$183,600 ▼ 34% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$829/mo
Total Housing Units294
Vacant Units23

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Walked
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
58%
About Homer, NE

Homer is a city in Nebraska, located in Dakota County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 641 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.3 years.

Economically, Homer is a middle-income community. The median household income of $87,639 is near the national average. Approximately 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Homer is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $183,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $829 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Homer is less-educated. 23.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.85%).

Homer, NE offers residents above-average earning potential within Nebraska.

ZIP Codes in Homer
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68030 641 $87,639 $183,600 $829 0.9% 23.2% 82.3%