City

North Platte, NE

2 ZIP codes  ·  Lincoln County  ·  Nebraska

👥27,572Population
💰$61,833Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂42.5Median Age
🏠$183,100Median Home Value▼ 34% below avg
🎓34.9%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 38% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.7%Hispanic: 9.6%Black: 0.9%Asian: 0.9%Other: 1.8%Race
White85.7%
Hispanic9.6%
Black0.9%
Asian0.9%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.23
Below Poverty13.8% ▲ 38% above avg
College Grads34.9% ▼ 10% below avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 38% below avg
No HS Diploma79 (0.4%)
HS Graduate5,075 (27.7%)
Some College3,172 (17.3%)
Associates3,607 (19.7%)
Bachelors2,742 (15%)
Graduate Degree3,659 (20%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 27.7%Some College: 17.3%Associates: 19.7%Bachelors: 15%Graduate: 20%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad27.7%
Some College17.3%
Associates19.7%
Bachelors15.0%
Graduate20.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 61.6%Renter: 38.4%Tenure
Owner61.6%
Renter38.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,833 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$183,100 ▼ 34% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$878/mo
Total Housing Units13,662
Vacant Units1,610

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
62%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
57%
About North Platte, NE

North Platte is a city in Nebraska, located in Lincoln County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 27,572 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.5 years.

Economically, North Platte is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,833 is below the national average. Approximately 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in North Platte is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $183,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $878 per month. Homeownership is high at 61.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of North Platte is moderately educated. 34.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (85.72%).

North Platte, NE offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Nebraska. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in North Platte
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
69101 27,572 $61,833 $183,100 $878 3.1% 34.9% 61.6%

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