City

Minden, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Kearney County  ·  Nebraska

👥3,966Population
💰$68,493Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂40.4Median Age
🏠$211,000Median Home Value▼ 24% below avg
🎓48.8%College Grads▲ 26% above avg
📊1.4%Unemployment▼ 71% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.5%Hispanic: 6.2%Black: 0.1%Other: 0.3%Race
White93.5%
Hispanic6.2%
Black0.1%
Other0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
20%
18–24
8%
25–44
20%
45–64
23%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty4.6% ▼ 54% below avg
College Grads48.8% ▲ 26% above avg
Unemployment1.4% ▼ 71% below avg
No HS Diploma7 (0.3%)
HS Graduate509 (21%)
Some College325 (13.4%)
Associates399 (16.5%)
Bachelors345 (14.3%)
Graduate Degree835 (34.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 21%Some College: 13.4%Associates: 16.5%Bachelors: 14.3%Graduate: 34.5%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad21.0%
Some College13.4%
Associates16.5%
Bachelors14.3%
Graduate34.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.4%Renter: 22.6%Tenure
Owner77.4%
Renter22.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
39%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,493 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$211,000 ▼ 24% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$769/mo
Total Housing Units1,806
Vacant Units175

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
21%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
61%
About Minden, NE

Minden is a city in Nebraska, located in Kearney County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,966 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.4 years.

Economically, Minden is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,493 is near the national average. Approximately 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Minden is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $211,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $769 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Minden is well-educated. 48.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (93.49%).

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

ZIP Codes in Minden
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68959 3,966 $68,493 $211,000 $769 1.4% 48.8% 77.4%