City

Osceola, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Polk County  ·  Nebraska

👥1,293Population
💰$80,375Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂42.2Median Age
🏠$183,200Median Home Value▼ 34% below avg
🎓33.3%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊1.1%Unemployment▼ 77% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.6% Female 46.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.2%Hispanic: 5.2%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.3%Other: 5.9%Race
White88.2%
Hispanic5.2%
Black0.1%
Asian0.3%
Other5.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
10%
25–44
22%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty8.9% ▼ 11% below avg
College Grads33.3% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment1.1% ▼ 77% below avg
HS Graduate316 (36.8%)
Some College109 (12.7%)
Associates148 (17.2%)
Bachelors111 (12.9%)
Graduate Degree175 (20.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 36.8%Some College: 12.7%Associates: 17.2%Bachelors: 12.9%Graduate: 20.4%Edu
HS Grad36.8%
Some College12.7%
Associates17.2%
Bachelors12.9%
Graduate20.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.8%Renter: 24.3%Tenure
Owner75.8%
Renter24.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$80,375 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$183,200 ▼ 34% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$611/mo
Total Housing Units560
Vacant Units61

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
31%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
10%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
59%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

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

Osceola is a city in Nebraska, located in Polk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,293 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.2 years.

Economically, Osceola is a middle-income community. The median household income of $80,375 is near the national average. Approximately 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Osceola is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $183,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $611 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Osceola is moderately educated. 33.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (88.24%).

Osceola, NE offers residents above-average earning potential within Nebraska.

ZIP Codes in Osceola
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68651 1,293 $80,375 $183,200 $611 1.1% 33.3% 75.8%