Jefferson County, NE ZIP Codes
Nebraska (NE) · 7 ZIP codes · 7 cities
7
ZIP codes
7,176
population (2021)
-4.9%
pop change since 2010
31095
FIPS code
Jefferson County ZIP code map
About Jefferson County
Jefferson County is located in Nebraska and contains 7 ZIP codes across 7 cities and communities.
The county's population was 7,176 as of 2021,
a decrease of
4.9% from 7,547 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Jefferson County is 31095.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 7,176 |
| 2010 population | 7,547 |
| Change | -4.9% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Nebraska |
| FIPS code | 31095 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Jefferson County
ZIP codes for Jefferson County, NE (7)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68338 | Daykin | Jefferson | View map |
| 68342 | Diller | Jefferson | View map |
| 68350 | Endicott | Jefferson | View map |
| 68352 | Fairbury | Jefferson | View map |
| 68377 | Jansen | Jefferson | View map |
| 68424 | Plymouth | Jefferson | View map |
| 68440 | Steele City | Jefferson | View map |
Demographics & statistics
7,165
Population
45.4
Median age
$53,917
Median household income
$30,679
Per capita income
$95,575
Median home value
$514
Median monthly rent
77.6%
Home ownership
7.7%
Poverty rate
2.8%
Unemployment
2,744
Housing units
14.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
208
Under 5
183
256
5–9
227
225
10–14
199
175
15–19
154
191
20–24
169
398
25–34
351
401
35–44
355
413
45–54
365
225
55–59
199
373
60–64
330
504
65–74
446
286
75–84
252
149
85+
131
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Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,564 | 20.5% |
| 18 and over | 5,601 | 79.5% |
| 65 and over | 1,768 | 31.1% |
| Median age | 45.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
91.9%
Two or more races
3.9%
Hispanic or Latino
2.9%
Black or African American
0.7%
Other race
0.4%
Asian
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,782 | 91.9% |
| Two or more races | 291 | 3.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 213 | 2.9% |
| Black or African American | 55 | 0.7% |
| Other race | 30 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.7%
$10k–$15k
2.4%
$15k–$25k
7.9%
$25k–$35k
8.6%
$35k–$50k
18.8%
$50k–$75k
16.4%
$75k–$100k
13.8%
$100k–$150k
15.0%
$150k–$200k
4.7%
$200k+
7.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 18.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.7% |
| $200k+ | 7.8% |
| Median income | $53,917 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
22.1%
$50k–$100k
30.4%
$100k–$150k
11.2%
$150k–$200k
9.8%
$200k–$300k
18.8%
$300k–$500k
5.0%
$500k–$1M
1.4%
$1M+
1.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $95,575 |
| Median rent / month | $514 |
| Owner occupied | 77.6% |
| Renter occupied | 22.4% |
| Vacant | 17.7% |
| Single-family detached | 93.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.6% |
| Mobile homes | 3.1% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.22 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 38.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 33.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 37.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 19.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.3% |
| 3 or more | 34.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 19.7% |
| Electricity | 28.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 46.0% |
| Fuel oil | 2.4% |
| Wood | 2.0% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,514 | 55.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 141 | 4.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 550 | 22.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 928 | 17.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 672 | 19.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,244 | 44.8% |
| Average household size | 2.22 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 18.9% | 16.6% |
| Married | 62.9% | 64.9% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 10.7% |
| Divorced | 12.0% | 7.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.1%
Some HS, no diploma
8.2%
HS graduate
38.5%
Some college, no degree
23.7%
Associate's degree
13.7%
Bachelor's degree
11.6%
Graduate / professional
3.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 14.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 131 | 3.1% |
| Kindergarten | 105 | 5.1% |
| Elementary school | 720 | 44.6% |
| High school | 312 | 24.4% |
| College / grad school | 216 | 22.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
21.3%
Education & healthcare
21.2%
Agriculture & mining
14.7%
Retail trade
7.6%
Transportation & utilities
7.1%
Other services
5.6%
Wholesale trade
5.5%
Construction
4.4%
Public administration
3.7%
Professional & management
3.6%
Finance & real estate
2.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.0%
Information
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.8% |
| Service | 9.2% |
| Sales & office | 18.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.3% |
| Production & transportation | 26.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 70.4% |
| Government | 15.9% |
| Self-employed | 13.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.5% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.7% |
| Carpool | 11.5% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 3.9% |
| Other means | 1.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.0 |
Poverty
All people
7.7%
Under 18 years
2.0%
18 and over
8.5%
Married-couple families
2.3%
Female-led households
4.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 43.9% |
| Retirement income | 24.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 33.0% |
| High cholesterol | 30.7% |
| Heart disease | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 7.1% |
| Arthritis | 24.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.0% |
| Cancer | 7.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.8% |
| No physical activity | 20.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 24.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.0% |
| Poor mental health | 9.3% |
| Poor physical health | 8.4% |
| No health insurance | 11.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 62.4% |
| Visited dentist | 55.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 79.0% |
| Teeth loss | 10.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 415 | 10.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.4% |
| Under 18 | 3.1% |
| 18–64 years | 9.7% |
| 65 and over | 33.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 71.7% |
| Public insurance | 41.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 6,774 | 93.5% |
| Spanish | 131 | 1.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 120 | 0.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 2 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 7,026 | 99.3% |
| Born in same state | 7,022 | 99.3% |
| Born in different state | 5,463 | 76.6% |
| Foreign born | 4 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 139 | 0.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 93 | 45.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 523 | 7.3% |
| Italian | 521 | 7.3% |
| Arab | 358 | 5% |
| Dutch | 154 | 2.1% |
| Norwegian | 38 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 32 | 0.4% |
| Polish | 30 | 0.4% |
| German | 11 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 4 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 45.1% |
| Internet access | 86.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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