City

Pender, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Thurston County  ·  Nebraska

👥1,900Population
💰$74,375Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂39.5Median Age
🏠$183,700Median Home Value▼ 34% below avg
🎓44.3%College Grads▲ 14% above avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 52% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.8%Hispanic: 8.5%Other: 3.2%Race
White86.8%
Hispanic8.5%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
21%
45–64
23%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.70
Below Poverty4.7% ▼ 53% below avg
College Grads44.3% ▲ 14% above avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 52% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.2%)
HS Graduate361 (30.7%)
Some College156 (13.3%)
Associates135 (11.5%)
Bachelors161 (13.7%)
Graduate Degree359 (30.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 30.7%Some College: 13.3%Associates: 11.5%Bachelors: 13.7%Graduate: 30.6%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad30.7%
Some College13.3%
Associates11.5%
Bachelors13.7%
Graduate30.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.7%Renter: 19.3%Tenure
Owner80.7%
Renter19.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$74,375 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$183,700 ▼ 34% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$867/mo
Total Housing Units740
Vacant Units52

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
58%
15–30 min
12%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
63%
About Pender, NE

Pender is a city in Nebraska, located in Thurston County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,900 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.5 years.

Economically, Pender is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $74,375 is near the national average. Approximately 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Pender is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $183,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $867 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pender is well-educated. 44.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (86.84%).

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

ZIP Codes in Pender
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68047 1,900 $74,375 $183,700 $867 2.4% 44.3% 80.7%