City

Trenton, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Hitchcock County  ·  Nebraska

👥602Population
💰$51,000Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂51.4Median Age
🏠$86,700Median Home Value▼ 69% below avg
🎓33.2%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊0.8%Unemployment▼ 83% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.8% Female 49.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.5%Hispanic: 1.8%Black: 0.3%Other: 2.3%Race
White95.5%
Hispanic1.8%
Black0.3%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
23%
18–24
1%
25–44
18%
45–64
26%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.14
Below Poverty11.5% ▲ 15% above avg
College Grads33.2% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment0.8% ▼ 83% below avg
No HS Diploma5 (1.1%)
HS Graduate182 (41.6%)
Some College49 (11.2%)
Associates56 (12.8%)
Bachelors65 (14.9%)
Graduate Degree80 (18.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 41.6%Some College: 11.2%Associates: 12.8%Bachelors: 14.9%Graduate: 18.3%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad41.6%
Some College11.2%
Associates12.8%
Bachelors14.9%
Graduate18.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.9%Renter: 24.1%Tenure
Owner75.9%
Renter24.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
26%
$50k–$100k
37%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,000 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$86,700 ▼ 69% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$633/mo
Total Housing Units506
Vacant Units240

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
60%
About Trenton, NE

Trenton is a city in Nebraska, located in Hitchcock County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 602 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.4 years.

Economically, Trenton is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,000 is below the national average. Approximately 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Trenton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $86,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $633 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Trenton is moderately educated. 33.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.51%).

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

ZIP Codes in Trenton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
69044 602 $51,000 $86,700 $633 0.8% 33.2% 75.9%