City

Stamford, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Harlan County  ·  Nebraska

👥273Population
💰$55,000Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂40.9Median Age
🏠$71,700Median Home Value▼ 74% below avg
🎓39.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊15.2%Unemployment▲ 211% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.9% Female 53.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.8%Hispanic: 6.2%Race
White93.8%
Hispanic6.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
23%
18–24
13%
25–44
17%
45–64
14%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty17.6% ▲ 76% above avg
College Grads39.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment15.2% ▲ 211% above avg
No HS Diploma4 (2.4%)
HS Graduate53 (32.3%)
Some College29 (17.7%)
Associates13 (7.9%)
Bachelors11 (6.7%)
Graduate Degree54 (32.9%)

Education

No HS: 2.4%HS Grad: 32.3%Some College: 17.7%Associates: 7.9%Bachelors: 6.7%Graduate: 32.9%Edu
No HS2.4%
HS Grad32.3%
Some College17.7%
Associates7.9%
Bachelors6.7%
Graduate32.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.1%Renter: 13.9%Tenure
Owner86.1%
Renter13.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
34%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,000 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$71,700 ▼ 74% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$625/mo
Total Housing Units132
Vacant Units24

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
99%
Walked
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
54%
15–30 min
11%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
75%
About Stamford, NE

Stamford is a city in Nebraska, located in Harlan County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 273 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.9 years.

Economically, Stamford is a working-class community. The median household income of $55,000 is below the national average. Approximately 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 15.2%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Stamford is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $71,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $625 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Stamford is moderately educated. 39.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.77%).

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

ZIP Codes in Stamford
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68977 273 $55,000 $71,700 $625 15.2% 39.6% 86.1%