City

Howells, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Colfax County  ·  Nebraska

👥986Population
💰$71,726Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂53.8Median Age
🏠$121,100Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓47.5%College Grads▲ 23% above avg
📊0.6%Unemployment▼ 87% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.1% Female 52.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.2%Hispanic: 5.3%Other: 0.5%Race
White94.2%
Hispanic5.3%
Other0.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
13%
18–24
5%
25–44
19%
45–64
29%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty6.8% ▼ 32% below avg
College Grads47.5% ▲ 23% above avg
Unemployment0.6% ▼ 87% below avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.9%)
HS Graduate208 (31.2%)
Some College49 (7.3%)
Associates87 (13%)
Bachelors147 (22%)
Graduate Degree170 (25.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 31.2%Some College: 7.3%Associates: 13%Bachelors: 22%Graduate: 25.5%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad31.2%
Some College7.3%
Associates13.0%
Bachelors22.0%
Graduate25.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.8%Renter: 15.2%Tenure
Owner84.8%
Renter15.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,726 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$121,100 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$583/mo
Total Housing Units511
Vacant Units76

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
67%
About Howells, NE

Howells is a city in Nebraska, located in Colfax County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 986 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.8 years.

Economically, Howells is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,726 is near the national average. Approximately 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Howells is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $121,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $583 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Howells is well-educated. 47.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (94.22%).

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

ZIP Codes in Howells
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68641 986 $71,726 $121,100 $583 0.6% 47.5% 84.8%