City

Imperial, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Chase County  ·  Nebraska

👥2,633Population
💰$58,727Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂40.2Median Age
🏠$204,400Median Home Value▼ 27% below avg
🎓41.7%College Grads▲ 8% above avg
📊1.5%Unemployment▼ 69% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 74.1%Hispanic: 25%Black: 0%Other: 0.9%Race
White74.1%
Hispanic25.0%
Black0.0%
Other0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
19%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.45
Below Poverty8.7% ▼ 13% below avg
College Grads41.7% ▲ 8% above avg
Unemployment1.5% ▼ 69% below avg
No HS Diploma51 (3.2%)
HS Graduate443 (28%)
Some College170 (10.7%)
Associates259 (16.4%)
Bachelors241 (15.2%)
Graduate Degree420 (26.5%)

Education

No HS: 3.2%HS Grad: 28%Some College: 10.7%Associates: 16.4%Bachelors: 15.2%Graduate: 26.5%Edu
No HS3.2%
HS Grad28.0%
Some College10.7%
Associates16.4%
Bachelors15.2%
Graduate26.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78%Renter: 22%Tenure
Owner78.0%
Renter22.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,727 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$204,400 ▼ 27% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$950/mo
Total Housing Units1,352
Vacant Units302

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
72%
15–30 min
14%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
62%
About Imperial, NE

Imperial is a city in Nebraska, located in Chase County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,633 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.2 years.

Economically, Imperial is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,727 is below the national average. Approximately 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Imperial is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $204,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $950 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Imperial is well-educated. 41.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (74.14%).

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

ZIP Codes in Imperial
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
69033 2,633 $58,727 $204,400 $950 1.5% 41.7% 78.0%