City

Stanton, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Stanton County  ·  Nebraska

👥2,416Population
💰$77,991Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.9Median Age
🏠$197,800Median Home Value▼ 29% below avg
🎓42.9%College Grads▲ 11% above avg
📊1.0%Unemployment▼ 81% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.7%Hispanic: 6%Black: 0.5%Other: 3.5%Race
White89.7%
Hispanic6.0%
Black0.5%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
21%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
21%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.65
Below Poverty7.5% ▼ 26% below avg
College Grads42.9% ▲ 11% above avg
Unemployment1.0% ▼ 81% below avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.3%)
HS Graduate452 (29%)
Some College179 (11.5%)
Associates256 (16.4%)
Bachelors279 (17.9%)
Graduate Degree390 (25%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 29%Some College: 11.5%Associates: 16.4%Bachelors: 17.9%Graduate: 25%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad29.0%
Some College11.5%
Associates16.4%
Bachelors17.9%
Graduate25.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.8%Renter: 28.2%Tenure
Owner71.8%
Renter28.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$77,991 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$197,800 ▼ 29% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$774/mo
Total Housing Units1,008
Vacant Units119

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
66%
About Stanton, NE

Stanton is a city in Nebraska, located in Stanton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,416 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.9 years.

Economically, Stanton is a middle-income community. The median household income of $77,991 is near the national average. Approximately 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Stanton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $197,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $774 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Stanton is well-educated. 42.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (89.69%).

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

ZIP Codes in Stanton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68779 2,416 $77,991 $197,800 $774 1.0% 42.9% 71.8%