City

Monroe, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Platte County  ·  Nebraska

👥695Population
💰$100,142Median HH Income▲ 31% above avg
🎂48.3Median Age
🏠$205,800Median Home Value▼ 26% below avg
🎓52.9%College Grads▲ 37% above avg
📊1.1%Unemployment▼ 78% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 60.4% Female 39.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.3%Hispanic: 0.4%Black: 0.1%Other: 2%Race
White97.3%
Hispanic0.4%
Black0.1%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
28%
18–24
2%
25–44
12%
45–64
41%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.68
Below Poverty3.2% ▼ 68% below avg
College Grads52.9% ▲ 37% above avg
Unemployment1.1% ▼ 78% below avg
HS Graduate131 (29.2%)
Some College51 (11.4%)
Associates29 (6.5%)
Bachelors96 (21.4%)
Graduate Degree141 (31.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 29.2%Some College: 11.4%Associates: 6.5%Bachelors: 21.4%Graduate: 31.5%Edu
HS Grad29.2%
Some College11.4%
Associates6.5%
Bachelors21.4%
Graduate31.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.3%Renter: 7.7%Tenure
Owner92.3%
Renter7.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
41%
$300k–$500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$100,142 ▲ 31% above avg
Median Home Value$205,800 ▼ 26% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$892/mo
Total Housing Units297
Vacant Units38

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
47%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
55%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
2%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
68%
About Monroe, NE

Monroe is a city in Nebraska, located in Platte County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 695 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.3 years.

Economically, Monroe is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $100,142 is above the national average. Approximately 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Monroe is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $205,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $892 per month. Homeownership is high at 92.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Monroe is well-educated. 52.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (97.27%).

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

ZIP Codes in Monroe
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68647 695 $100,142 $205,800 $892 1.1% 52.9% 92.3%