City

Paxton, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Keith County  ·  Nebraska

👥1,077Population
💰$76,000Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂36.6Median Age
🏠$148,300Median Home Value▼ 47% below avg
🎓36.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊0.7%Unemployment▼ 87% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.5% Female 53.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.6%Hispanic: 5.1%Other: 1.3%Race
White93.6%
Hispanic5.1%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
23%
18–24
5%
25–44
23%
45–64
30%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.59
Below Poverty4.0% ▼ 60% below avg
College Grads36.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment0.7% ▼ 87% below avg
HS Graduate192 (28.5%)
Some College113 (16.8%)
Associates121 (18%)
Bachelors108 (16%)
Graduate Degree139 (20.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 28.5%Some College: 16.8%Associates: 18%Bachelors: 16%Graduate: 20.7%Edu
HS Grad28.5%
Some College16.8%
Associates18.0%
Bachelors16.0%
Graduate20.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.5%Renter: 31.5%Tenure
Owner68.5%
Renter31.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,000 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$148,300 ▼ 47% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$850/mo
Total Housing Units483
Vacant Units67

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
46%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
64%
About Paxton, NE

Paxton is a city in Nebraska, located in Keith County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,077 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.6 years.

Economically, Paxton is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,000 is near the national average. Approximately 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Paxton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $148,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $850 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Paxton is moderately educated. 36.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.59%).

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

ZIP Codes in Paxton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
69155 1,077 $76,000 $148,300 $850 0.7% 36.7% 68.5%