City

Platte Center, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Platte County  ·  Nebraska

👥620Population
💰$88,529Median HH Income▲ 16% above avg
🎂46.0Median Age
🏠$185,000Median Home Value▼ 34% below avg
🎓27.5%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.1% Female 53.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.8%Hispanic: 0.8%Asian: 0.3%Other: 1.9%Race
White95.8%
Hispanic0.8%
Asian0.3%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
25%
18–24
2%
25–44
17%
45–64
30%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.87
Below Poverty9.5% ≈ Avg
College Grads27.5% ▼ 29% below avg
HS Graduate163 (39.3%)
Some College25 (6%)
Associates113 (27.2%)
Bachelors85 (20.5%)
Graduate Degree29 (7%)

Education

HS Grad: 39.3%Some College: 6%Associates: 27.2%Bachelors: 20.5%Graduate: 7%Edu
HS Grad39.3%
Some College6.0%
Associates27.2%
Bachelors20.5%
Graduate7.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.9%Renter: 11.1%Tenure
Owner88.9%
Renter11.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$88,529 ▲ 16% above avg
Median Home Value$185,000 ▼ 34% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,000/mo
Total Housing Units225
Vacant Units9

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
0%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
56%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
65%
About Platte Center, NE

Platte Center is a city in Nebraska, located in Platte County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 620 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46 years.

Economically, Platte Center is a middle-income community. The median household income of $88,529 is above the national average. Approximately 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Platte Center is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $185,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,000 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Platte Center is moderately educated. 27.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.81%).

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

ZIP Codes in Platte Center
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68653 620 $88,529 $185,000 $1,000 0.0% 27.5% 88.9%