City

Lodgepole, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Cheyenne County  ·  Nebraska

👥715Population
💰$47,273Median HH Income▼ 38% below avg
🎂41.7Median Age
🏠$113,000Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓60.4%College Grads▲ 56% above avg
📊8.5%Unemployment▲ 74% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.9%Hispanic: 0.8%Other: 1.3%Race
White96.9%
Hispanic0.8%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
17%
18–24
3%
25–44
24%
45–64
23%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.18
Below Poverty11.6% ▲ 16% above avg
College Grads60.4% ▲ 56% above avg
Unemployment8.5% ▲ 74% above avg
HS Graduate85 (17.3%)
Some College56 (11.4%)
Associates54 (11%)
Bachelors117 (23.8%)
Graduate Degree180 (36.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 17.3%Some College: 11.4%Associates: 11%Bachelors: 23.8%Graduate: 36.6%Edu
HS Grad17.3%
Some College11.4%
Associates11.0%
Bachelors23.8%
Graduate36.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.4%Renter: 18.6%Tenure
Owner81.4%
Renter18.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
24%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,273 ▼ 38% below avg
Median Home Value$113,000 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$713/mo
Total Housing Units387
Vacant Units59

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
32%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
63%
About Lodgepole, NE

Lodgepole is a city in Nebraska, located in Cheyenne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 715 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.7 years.

Economically, Lodgepole is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,273 is below the national average. Approximately 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.5%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Lodgepole is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $113,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $713 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lodgepole is highly educated. 60.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (96.92%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lodgepole
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
69149 715 $47,273 $113,000 $713 8.5% 60.4% 81.4%