City

Oshkosh, NE

2 ZIP codes  ·  Garden County  ·  Nebraska

👥1,077Population
💰$43,214Median HH Income▼ 43% below avg
🎂48.2Median Age
🏠$97,900Median Home Value▼ 65% below avg
🎓39.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 44% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.2%Hispanic: 4.7%Asian: 0.4%Other: 0.2%Race
White94.2%
Hispanic4.7%
Asian0.4%
Other0.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
20%
45–64
21%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.2 yrs
Avg HH Size1.94
Below Poverty11.4% ▲ 14% above avg
College Grads39.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 44% below avg
HS Graduate178 (23.6%)
Some College103 (13.6%)
Associates174 (23%)
Bachelors131 (17.4%)
Graduate Degree169 (22.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 23.6%Some College: 13.6%Associates: 23%Bachelors: 17.4%Graduate: 22.4%Edu
HS Grad23.6%
Some College13.6%
Associates23.0%
Bachelors17.4%
Graduate22.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.4%Renter: 19.6%Tenure
Owner80.4%
Renter19.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$43,214 ▼ 43% below avg
Median Home Value$97,900 ▼ 65% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$689/mo
Total Housing Units686
Vacant Units146

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
33%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
84%
15–30 min
6%
30–45 min
3%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
60%
About Oshkosh, NE

Oshkosh is a city in Nebraska, located in Garden County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 1,077 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.2 years.

Economically, Oshkosh is a working-class community. The median household income of $43,214 is below the national average. Approximately 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Oshkosh is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $97,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $689 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Oshkosh is moderately educated. 39.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.15%).

Oshkosh, NE offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Nebraska. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Oshkosh
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
69154 1,077 $43,214 $97,900 $689 2.7% 39.7% 80.4%