City

Palisade, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Hitchcock County  ·  Nebraska

👥574Population
💰$61,875Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂41.9Median Age
🏠$85,400Median Home Value▼ 69% below avg
🎓32.7%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊0.4%Unemployment▼ 91% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.7% Female 48.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.4%Hispanic: 2.6%Other: 3.3%Race
White93.4%
Hispanic2.6%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
18%
18–24
9%
25–44
22%
45–64
23%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty7.5% ▼ 25% below avg
College Grads32.7% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment0.4% ▼ 91% below avg
HS Graduate144 (37.7%)
Some College57 (14.9%)
Associates56 (14.7%)
Bachelors64 (16.8%)
Graduate Degree61 (16%)

Education

HS Grad: 37.7%Some College: 14.9%Associates: 14.7%Bachelors: 16.8%Graduate: 16%Edu
HS Grad37.7%
Some College14.9%
Associates14.7%
Bachelors16.8%
Graduate16.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.9%Renter: 13.1%Tenure
Owner86.9%
Renter13.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
25%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,875 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$85,400 ▼ 69% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$725/mo
Total Housing Units294
Vacant Units57

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
67%
About Palisade, NE

Palisade is a city in Nebraska, located in Hitchcock County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 574 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.9 years.

Economically, Palisade is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,875 is below the national average. Approximately 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Palisade is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $85,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $725 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Palisade is moderately educated. 32.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.38%).

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

ZIP Codes in Palisade
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
69040 574 $61,875 $85,400 $725 0.4% 32.7% 86.9%