Brown County, NE ZIP Codes
Nebraska (NE) · 3 ZIP codes · 3 cities
3
ZIP codes
2,908
population (2021)
-7.5%
pop change since 2010
31017
FIPS code
Brown County ZIP code map
About Brown County
Brown County is located in Nebraska and contains 3 ZIP codes across 3 cities and communities.
The county's population was 2,908 as of 2021,
a decrease of
7.5% from 3,145 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Brown County is 31017.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 2,908 |
| 2010 population | 3,145 |
| Change | -7.5% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Nebraska |
| FIPS code | 31017 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Brown County
ZIP codes for Brown County, NE (3)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69210 | Ainsworth | Brown | View map |
| 69214 | Johnstown | Brown | View map |
| 69217 | Long Pine | Brown | View map |
Demographics & statistics
2,304
Population
45.2
Median age
$49,250
Median household income
$33,983
Per capita income
$50,800
Median home value
$918
Median monthly rent
57.8%
Home ownership
5.3%
Poverty rate
0.3%
Unemployment
1,093
Housing units
27.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
105
Under 5
83
64
5–9
51
48
10–14
37
80
15–19
62
56
20–24
44
140
25–34
109
145
35–44
114
116
45–54
90
49
55–59
38
123
60–64
97
224
65–74
176
86
75–84
68
56
85+
43
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Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 447 | 21.6% |
| 18 and over | 1,857 | 78.4% |
| 65 and over | 653 | 27.9% |
| Median age | 45.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
89.5%
Two or more races
5.2%
Hispanic or Latino
3.2%
Other race
2.1%
Black or African American
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,129 | 89.5% |
| Two or more races | 123 | 5.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 75 | 3.2% |
| Other race | 49 | 2.1% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.7%
$10k–$15k
3.1%
$15k–$25k
10.7%
$25k–$35k
7.9%
$35k–$50k
9.5%
$50k–$75k
33.4%
$75k–$100k
16.2%
$100k–$150k
6.0%
$150k–$200k
1.4%
$200k+
8.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 33.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 6.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 1.4% |
| $200k+ | 8.3% |
| Median income | $49,250 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
13.2%
$50k–$100k
14.2%
$100k–$150k
13.4%
$150k–$200k
19.2%
$200k–$300k
24.7%
$300k–$500k
2.6%
$1M+
12.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $50,800 |
| Median rent / month | $918 |
| Owner occupied | 57.8% |
| Renter occupied | 42.3% |
| Vacant | 25.9% |
| Single-family detached | 83.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.3% |
| Mobile homes | 11.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.51 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 23.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 15.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 23.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 7.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 18.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 46.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 12.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.5% |
| 3 or more | 38.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 31.7% |
| Electricity | 25.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 34.3% |
| Wood | 7.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 500 | 48.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 58 | 14.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 151 | 18.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 333 | 18.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 187 | 20.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 501 | 44.0% |
| Average household size | 2.14 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.7% | 26.3% |
| Married | 56.9% | 55.0% |
| Separated | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 10.4% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 7.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.8%
Some HS, no diploma
3.9%
HS graduate
31.1%
Some college, no degree
26.6%
Associate's degree
10.5%
Bachelor's degree
15.8%
Graduate / professional
11.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 27.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 77 | 9.7% |
| Kindergarten | 29 | 3.7% |
| Elementary school | 156 | 61.1% |
| High school | 128 | 16.2% |
| College / grad school | 33 | 9.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
42.8%
Education & healthcare
26.3%
Construction
6.1%
Transportation & utilities
4.9%
Retail trade
4.8%
Professional & management
4.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.6%
Public administration
2.3%
Manufacturing
2.1%
Information
1.6%
Finance & real estate
1.6%
Other services
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 44.4% |
| Service | 20.0% |
| Sales & office | 6.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.2% |
| Production & transportation | 16.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 44.1% |
| Government | 19.4% |
| Self-employed | 35.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.8% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 67.7% |
| Carpool | 8.9% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 8.7% |
| Other means | 0.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 12.7 |
Poverty
All people
5.3%
Under 18 years
4.0%
18 and over
5.6%
Married-couple families
5.4%
Female-led households
7.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 43.1% |
| Retirement income | 17.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 2.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 39.9% |
| High cholesterol | 36.9% |
| Heart disease | 8.5% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
| Asthma | 8.6% |
| Arthritis | 29.8% |
| Kidney disease | 3.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.0% |
| Cancer | 8.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 18.9% |
| No physical activity | 25.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 27.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.6% |
| Poor mental health | 11.4% |
| Poor physical health | 11.1% |
| No health insurance | 12.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.9% |
| Visited dentist | 63.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.8% |
| Teeth loss | 13.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 167 | 4.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.0% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 7.4% |
| 65 and over | 26.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 78.8% |
| Public insurance | 40.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 2,116 | 90.4% |
| Spanish | 55 | 1.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 47 | 1.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 8 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 2,257 | 98.9% |
| Born in same state | 2,242 | 98.6% |
| Born in different state | 1,637 | 74.5% |
| Foreign born | 15 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 47 | 1.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 3 | 3.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 250 | 10.9% |
| Italian | 229 | 9.9% |
| Arab | 150 | 6.5% |
| Polish | 61 | 2.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 43 | 1.9% |
| German | 15 | 0.7% |
| English | 9 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 8 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 46.0% |
| Internet access | 95.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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