City

Orleans, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Harlan County  ·  Nebraska

👥459Population
💰$61,618Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂57.8Median Age
🏠$75,000Median Home Value▼ 73% below avg
🎓35.1%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
📊0.6%Unemployment▼ 88% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.6% Female 53.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.8%Hispanic: 4.4%Black: 0.4%Asian: 6.3%Other: 1.1%Race
White87.8%
Hispanic4.4%
Black0.4%
Asian6.3%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
15%
18–24
3%
25–44
11%
45–64
28%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age57.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty9.8% ≈ Avg
College Grads35.1% ▼ 10% below avg
Unemployment0.6% ▼ 88% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (1%)
HS Graduate108 (35.1%)
Some College42 (13.6%)
Associates47 (15.3%)
Bachelors39 (12.7%)
Graduate Degree69 (22.4%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 35.1%Some College: 13.6%Associates: 15.3%Bachelors: 12.7%Graduate: 22.4%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad35.1%
Some College13.6%
Associates15.3%
Bachelors12.7%
Graduate22.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.9%Renter: 15.1%Tenure
Owner84.9%
Renter15.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
32%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,618 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$75,000 ▼ 73% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$506/mo
Total Housing Units243
Vacant Units51

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
54%
15–30 min
11%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
69%
About Orleans, NE

Orleans is a city in Nebraska, located in Harlan County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 459 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 57.8 years.

Economically, Orleans is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,618 is below the national average. Approximately 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Orleans is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $75,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $506 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Orleans is moderately educated. 35.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (87.8%).

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

ZIP Codes in Orleans
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68966 459 $61,618 $75,000 $506 0.6% 35.1% 84.9%