City

Plainview, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Pierce County  ·  Nebraska

👥1,685Population
💰$64,737Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂41.4Median Age
🏠$112,800Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓36.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.8%Unemployment▲ 19% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.2%Hispanic: 6.2%Asian: 0.3%Other: 2%Race
White91.2%
Hispanic6.2%
Asian0.3%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
20%
45–64
24%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.34
Below Poverty8.6% ▼ 14% below avg
College Grads36.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.8% ▲ 19% above avg
No HS Diploma8 (0.8%)
HS Graduate345 (33%)
Some College128 (12.3%)
Associates187 (17.9%)
Bachelors171 (16.4%)
Graduate Degree205 (19.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 33%Some College: 12.3%Associates: 17.9%Bachelors: 16.4%Graduate: 19.6%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad33.0%
Some College12.3%
Associates17.9%
Bachelors16.4%
Graduate19.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.6%Renter: 29.4%Tenure
Owner70.6%
Renter29.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,737 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$112,800 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$825/mo
Total Housing Units774
Vacant Units66

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
47%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
64%
About Plainview, NE

Plainview is a city in Nebraska, located in Pierce County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,685 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.4 years.

Economically, Plainview is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,737 is below the national average. Approximately 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Plainview is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $112,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $825 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Plainview is moderately educated. 36.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (91.16%).

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

ZIP Codes in Plainview
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68769 1,685 $64,737 $112,800 $825 5.8% 36.0% 70.6%