City

Ponca, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Dixon County  ·  Nebraska

👥1,387Population
💰$66,250Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂42.9Median Age
🏠$205,600Median Home Value▼ 26% below avg
🎓44.2%College Grads▲ 14% above avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 60% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.1% Female 46.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.3%Hispanic: 2.5%Black: 0.1%Other: 2.5%Race
White94.3%
Hispanic2.5%
Black0.1%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
15%
18–24
4%
25–44
24%
45–64
22%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.06
Below Poverty7.6% ▼ 24% below avg
College Grads44.2% ▲ 14% above avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 60% below avg
No HS Diploma15 (1.6%)
HS Graduate286 (30.3%)
Some College61 (6.5%)
Associates164 (17.4%)
Bachelors138 (14.6%)
Graduate Degree279 (29.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 30.3%Some College: 6.5%Associates: 17.4%Bachelors: 14.6%Graduate: 29.6%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad30.3%
Some College6.5%
Associates17.4%
Bachelors14.6%
Graduate29.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.4%Renter: 28.6%Tenure
Owner71.4%
Renter28.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,250 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$205,600 ▼ 26% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$684/mo
Total Housing Units743
Vacant Units97

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
45%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
34%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
63%
About Ponca, NE

Ponca is a city in Nebraska, located in Dixon County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,387 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.9 years.

Economically, Ponca is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,250 is near the national average. Approximately 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Ponca is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $205,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $684 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ponca is well-educated. 44.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.3%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ponca
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68770 1,387 $66,250 $205,600 $684 2.0% 44.2% 71.4%