City

Palmer, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Merrick County  ·  Nebraska

👥1,065Population
💰$77,440Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂42.4Median Age
🏠$134,800Median Home Value▼ 52% below avg
🎓39.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊0.2%Unemployment▼ 97% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.7%Hispanic: 0.9%Other: 1.5%Race
White97.7%
Hispanic0.9%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
18%
18–24
4%
25–44
23%
45–64
29%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty3.2% ▼ 68% below avg
College Grads39.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment0.2% ▼ 97% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.1%)
HS Graduate275 (37.9%)
Some College77 (10.6%)
Associates86 (11.8%)
Bachelors106 (14.6%)
Graduate Degree181 (24.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 37.9%Some College: 10.6%Associates: 11.8%Bachelors: 14.6%Graduate: 24.9%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad37.9%
Some College10.6%
Associates11.8%
Bachelors14.6%
Graduate24.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.6%Renter: 13.4%Tenure
Owner86.6%
Renter13.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$77,440 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$134,800 ▼ 52% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$963/mo
Total Housing Units499
Vacant Units60

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
15%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
70%
About Palmer, NE

Palmer is a city in Nebraska, located in Merrick County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,065 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.4 years.

Economically, Palmer is a middle-income community. The median household income of $77,440 is near the national average. Approximately 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Palmer is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $134,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $963 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Palmer is moderately educated. 39.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (97.65%).

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

ZIP Codes in Palmer
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68864 1,065 $77,440 $134,800 $963 0.2% 39.5% 86.6%