City

Stromsburg, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Polk County  ·  Nebraska

👥1,598Population
💰$71,563Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂42.0Median Age
🏠$182,800Median Home Value▼ 34% below avg
🎓35.5%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊0.9%Unemployment▼ 81% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.9% Female 51.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.4%Hispanic: 2.7%Black: 0.2%Other: 3.8%Race
White93.4%
Hispanic2.7%
Black0.2%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
20%
18–24
7%
25–44
19%
45–64
23%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.64
Below Poverty5.7% ▼ 43% below avg
College Grads35.5% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment0.9% ▼ 81% below avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.4%)
HS Graduate292 (29.9%)
Some College179 (18.3%)
Associates155 (15.9%)
Bachelors99 (10.1%)
Graduate Degree247 (25.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 29.9%Some College: 18.3%Associates: 15.9%Bachelors: 10.1%Graduate: 25.3%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad29.9%
Some College18.3%
Associates15.9%
Bachelors10.1%
Graduate25.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.6%Renter: 20.4%Tenure
Owner79.6%
Renter20.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,563 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$182,800 ▼ 34% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$883/mo
Total Housing Units685
Vacant Units97

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
50%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
73%
About Stromsburg, NE

Stromsburg is a city in Nebraska, located in Polk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,598 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42 years.

Economically, Stromsburg is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,563 is near the national average. Approximately 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Stromsburg is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $182,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $883 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Stromsburg is moderately educated. 35.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.37%).

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

ZIP Codes in Stromsburg
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68666 1,598 $71,563 $182,800 $883 0.9% 35.5% 79.6%