City

Humboldt, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Richardson County  ·  Nebraska

👥1,127Population
💰$60,625Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂51.8Median Age
🏠$93,000Median Home Value▼ 67% below avg
🎓37.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 37% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.3%Hispanic: 6.5%Other: 4.2%Race
White89.3%
Hispanic6.5%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
4%
25–44
18%
45–64
28%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.13
Below Poverty11.5% ▲ 15% above avg
College Grads37.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 37% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.4%)
HS Graduate297 (37.5%)
Some College97 (12.3%)
Associates98 (12.4%)
Bachelors138 (17.4%)
Graduate Degree158 (20%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 37.5%Some College: 12.3%Associates: 12.4%Bachelors: 17.4%Graduate: 20%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad37.5%
Some College12.3%
Associates12.4%
Bachelors17.4%
Graduate20.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.7%Renter: 31.3%Tenure
Owner68.7%
Renter31.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
28%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,625 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$93,000 ▼ 67% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$497/mo
Total Housing Units652
Vacant Units135

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
11%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
68%
About Humboldt, NE

Humboldt is a city in Nebraska, located in Richardson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,127 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.8 years.

Economically, Humboldt is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,625 is below the national average. Approximately 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Humboldt is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $93,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $497 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Humboldt is moderately educated. 37.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (89.26%).

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

ZIP Codes in Humboldt
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68376 1,127 $60,625 $93,000 $497 3.1% 37.4% 68.7%