County

Stanton County, NE

2 ZIP codes  ·  2 cities  ·  Nebraska

👥3,123Population
💰$75,942Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.9Median Age
🏠$195,287Median Home Value▼ 30% below avg
🎓41.8%College Grads▲ 8% above avg
📊0.8%Unemployment▼ 83% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.3%Hispanic: 4.8%Black: 0.5%Asian: 2.4%Other: 3.8%Race
White90.3%
Hispanic4.8%
Black0.5%
Asian2.4%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
20%
18–24
9%
25–44
23%
45–64
22%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.61
Below Poverty7.8% ▼ 22% below avg
College Grads41.8% ▲ 8% above avg
Unemployment0.8% ▼ 83% below avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.2%)
HS Graduate582 (28.5%)
Some College220 (10.8%)
Associates383 (18.8%)
Bachelors351 (17.2%)
Graduate Degree501 (24.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 28.5%Some College: 10.8%Associates: 18.8%Bachelors: 17.2%Graduate: 24.5%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad28.5%
Some College10.8%
Associates18.8%
Bachelors17.2%
Graduate24.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.4%Renter: 29.6%Tenure
Owner70.4%
Renter29.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$75,942 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$195,287 ▼ 30% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$751/mo
Total Housing Units1,306
Vacant Units132

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
67%
About Stanton County, NE

Stanton County is located in Nebraska and encompasses 2 ZIP codes spanning 2 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 3,123 residents. With a median age of 40.92, it is a middle-aged county.

Stanton County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $75,941 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 0.8%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 7.8% is well below the national average.

Housing in Stanton County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $195,287 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $750. Homeownership rates are high at 70.4%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Stanton County are primarily White (90.29%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 41.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Stanton County, NE is a middle-income area in Nebraska. The 2 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Stanton County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
68768 Pilger 707 $68,938 $186,700 $672 0.4% 38.1%
68779 Stanton 2,416 $77,991 $197,800 $774 1.0% 42.9%