City

Leigh, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Colfax County  ·  Nebraska

👥1,055Population
💰$87,534Median HH Income▲ 15% above avg
🎂38.5Median Age
🏠$140,000Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓48.0%College Grads▲ 24% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.4% Female 48.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.3%Hispanic: 4%Asian: 0.2%Other: 1%Race
White94.3%
Hispanic4.0%
Asian0.2%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
26%
18–24
3%
25–44
19%
45–64
21%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.62
Below Poverty2.0% ▼ 80% below avg
College Grads48.0% ▲ 24% above avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.5%)
HS Graduate151 (23.3%)
Some College82 (12.7%)
Associates101 (15.6%)
Bachelors133 (20.5%)
Graduate Degree178 (27.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 23.3%Some College: 12.7%Associates: 15.6%Bachelors: 20.5%Graduate: 27.5%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad23.3%
Some College12.7%
Associates15.6%
Bachelors20.5%
Graduate27.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.1%Renter: 11.9%Tenure
Owner88.1%
Renter11.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$87,534 ▲ 15% above avg
Median Home Value$140,000 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$871/mo
Total Housing Units488
Vacant Units85

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
55%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
1%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
70%
About Leigh, NE

Leigh is a city in Nebraska, located in Colfax County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,055 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.5 years.

Economically, Leigh is a middle-income community. The median household income of $87,534 is near the national average. Approximately 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Leigh is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $140,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $871 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Leigh is well-educated. 48.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (94.31%).

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

ZIP Codes in Leigh
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68643 1,055 $87,534 $140,000 $871 0.0% 48.0% 88.1%