City

Valentine, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Cherry County  ·  Nebraska

👥4,034Population
💰$58,808Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂39.7Median Age
🏠$141,200Median Home Value▼ 49% below avg
🎓33.5%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊0.4%Unemployment▼ 91% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.2% Female 48.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 73.4%Hispanic: 3.9%Black: 1%Asian: 1.6%Other: 7.6%Race
White73.4%
Hispanic3.9%
Black1.0%
Asian1.6%
Other7.6%

Age Breakdown

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

Key Indicators

Median Age39.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty10.7% ≈ Avg
College Grads33.5% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment0.4% ▼ 91% below avg
HS Graduate837 (31.2%)
Some College359 (13.4%)
Associates587 (21.9%)
Bachelors347 (12.9%)
Graduate Degree553 (20.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 31.2%Some College: 13.4%Associates: 21.9%Bachelors: 12.9%Graduate: 20.6%Edu
HS Grad31.2%
Some College13.4%
Associates21.9%
Bachelors12.9%
Graduate20.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 61.4%Renter: 38.6%Tenure
Owner61.4%
Renter38.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,808 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$141,200 ▼ 49% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$859/mo
Total Housing Units2,086
Vacant Units465

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
68%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
57%
About Valentine, NE

Valentine is a city in Nebraska, located in Cherry County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,034 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.7 years.

Economically, Valentine is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,808 is below the national average. Approximately 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Valentine is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $141,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $859 per month. Homeownership is high at 61.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Valentine is moderately educated. 33.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (73.4%).

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

ZIP Codes in Valentine
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
69201 4,034 $58,808 $141,200 $859 0.4% 33.5% 61.4%