City

Ord, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Valley County  ·  Nebraska

👥2,940Population
💰$57,303Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂42.1Median Age
🏠$125,200Median Home Value▼ 55% below avg
🎓40.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊0.4%Unemployment▼ 92% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.8%Hispanic: 2.5%Asian: 0.1%Other: 0.9%Race
White95.8%
Hispanic2.5%
Asian0.1%
Other0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.18
Below Poverty10.5% ≈ Avg
College Grads40.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment0.4% ▼ 92% below avg
HS Graduate575 (29.3%)
Some College272 (13.9%)
Associates329 (16.8%)
Bachelors181 (9.2%)
Graduate Degree604 (30.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 29.3%Some College: 13.9%Associates: 16.8%Bachelors: 9.2%Graduate: 30.8%Edu
HS Grad29.3%
Some College13.9%
Associates16.8%
Bachelors9.2%
Graduate30.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.6%Renter: 30.4%Tenure
Owner69.6%
Renter30.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,303 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$125,200 ▼ 55% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$623/mo
Total Housing Units1,437
Vacant Units120

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
29%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

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

Commute Time

Under 15 min
77%
15–30 min
14%
30–45 min
3%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
64%
About Ord, NE

Ord is a city in Nebraska, located in Valley County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,940 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.1 years.

Economically, Ord is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,303 is below the national average. Approximately 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Ord is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $125,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $623 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ord is well-educated. 40.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.82%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ord
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68862 2,940 $57,303 $125,200 $623 0.4% 40.0% 69.6%