City

Orchard, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Antelope County  ·  Nebraska

👥748Population
💰$65,000Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂40.0Median Age
🏠$108,900Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓40.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.4%Unemployment▼ 72% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.9% Female 49.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.9%Hispanic: 0.7%Other: 0.8%Race
White97.9%
Hispanic0.7%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
26%
18–24
8%
25–44
18%
45–64
20%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.69
Below Poverty17.1% ▲ 71% above avg
College Grads40.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.4% ▼ 72% below avg
HS Graduate152 (34.5%)
Some College46 (10.5%)
Associates62 (14.1%)
Bachelors81 (18.4%)
Graduate Degree99 (22.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 34.5%Some College: 10.5%Associates: 14.1%Bachelors: 18.4%Graduate: 22.5%Edu
HS Grad34.5%
Some College10.5%
Associates14.1%
Bachelors18.4%
Graduate22.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.3%Renter: 13.7%Tenure
Owner86.3%
Renter13.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
26%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,000 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$108,900 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$850/mo
Total Housing Units368
Vacant Units90

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
47%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
65%
About Orchard, NE

Orchard is a city in Nebraska, located in Antelope County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 748 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40 years.

Economically, Orchard is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,000 is near the national average. Approximately 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Orchard is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $108,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $850 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Orchard is well-educated. 40.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (97.86%).

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

ZIP Codes in Orchard
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68764 748 $65,000 $108,900 $850 1.4% 40.9% 86.3%