City

Polk, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Polk County  ·  Nebraska

👥528Population
💰$63,125Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂43.6Median Age
🏠$95,600Median Home Value▼ 66% below avg
🎓28.3%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊1.0%Unemployment▼ 79% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.4% Female 53.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.5%Hispanic: 8.7%Other: 0.4%Race
White90.5%
Hispanic8.7%
Other0.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
22%
18–24
6%
25–44
19%
45–64
26%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty11.4% ▲ 14% above avg
College Grads28.3% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment1.0% ▼ 79% below avg
HS Graduate123 (35.1%)
Some College73 (20.9%)
Associates55 (15.7%)
Bachelors62 (17.7%)
Graduate Degree37 (10.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 35.1%Some College: 20.9%Associates: 15.7%Bachelors: 17.7%Graduate: 10.6%Edu
HS Grad35.1%
Some College20.9%
Associates15.7%
Bachelors17.7%
Graduate10.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.3%Renter: 14.7%Tenure
Owner85.3%
Renter14.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,125 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$95,600 ▼ 66% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units259
Vacant Units28

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
73%
About Polk, NE

Polk is a city in Nebraska, located in Polk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 528 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.6 years.

Economically, Polk is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,125 is below the national average. Approximately 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Polk is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $95,600, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 85.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Polk is moderately educated. 28.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.53%).

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

ZIP Codes in Polk
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68654 528 $63,125 $95,600 1.0% 28.3% 85.3%