City

Ogallala, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Keith County  ·  Nebraska

👥5,968Population
💰$58,022Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂48.3Median Age
🏠$149,600Median Home Value▼ 46% below avg
🎓36.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 52% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.2%Hispanic: 10.5%Black: 1.6%Asian: 0.8%Other: 3.8%Race
White83.2%
Hispanic10.5%
Black1.6%
Asian0.8%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
20%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.05
Below Poverty11.8% ▲ 18% above avg
College Grads36.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 52% below avg
No HS Diploma117 (2.8%)
HS Graduate1,119 (27.2%)
Some College585 (14.2%)
Associates778 (18.9%)
Bachelors540 (13.1%)
Graduate Degree971 (23.6%)

Education

No HS: 2.8%HS Grad: 27.2%Some College: 14.2%Associates: 18.9%Bachelors: 13.1%Graduate: 23.6%Edu
No HS2.8%
HS Grad27.2%
Some College14.2%
Associates18.9%
Bachelors13.1%
Graduate23.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70%Renter: 30%Tenure
Owner70.0%
Renter30.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,022 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$149,600 ▼ 46% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$738/mo
Total Housing Units3,239
Vacant Units369

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
65%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
59%
About Ogallala, NE

Ogallala is a city in Nebraska, located in Keith County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,968 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.3 years.

Economically, Ogallala is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,022 is below the national average. Approximately 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Ogallala is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $149,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $738 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ogallala is moderately educated. 36.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (83.23%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ogallala
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
69153 5,968 $58,022 $149,600 $738 2.4% 36.8% 70.0%