Buffalo County, NE ZIP Codes
Nebraska (NE) · 13 ZIP codes · 10 cities
13
ZIP codes
50,339
population (2021)
+9.2%
pop change since 2010
31019
FIPS code
Buffalo County ZIP code map
About Buffalo County
Buffalo County is located in Nebraska and contains 13 ZIP codes across 10 cities and communities.
The county's population was 50,339 as of 2021,
an increase of
9.2% from 46,102 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Buffalo County is 31019.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 50,339 |
| 2010 population | 46,102 |
| Change | +9.2% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Nebraska |
| FIPS code | 31019 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Buffalo County
ZIP codes for Buffalo County, NE (13)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68812 | Amherst | Buffalo | View map |
| 68836 | Elm Creek | Buffalo | View map |
| 68840 | Gibbon | Buffalo | View map |
| 68845 | Kearney | Buffalo | View map |
| 68847 | Kearney | Buffalo | View map |
| 68848 | Kearney | Buffalo | View map |
| 68849 | Kearney | Buffalo | View map |
| 68858 | Miller | Buffalo | View map |
| 68861 | Odessa | Buffalo | View map |
| 68866 | Pleasanton | Buffalo | View map |
| 68869 | Ravenna | Buffalo | View map |
| 68870 | Riverdale | Buffalo | View map |
| 68876 | Shelton | Buffalo | View map |
Demographics & statistics
49,941
Population
35.0
Median age
$70,585
Median household income
$37,374
Per capita income
$180,364
Median home value
$753
Median monthly rent
75.9%
Home ownership
6.5%
Poverty rate
2.2%
Unemployment
14,833
Housing units
28.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,635
Under 5
1,495
1,601
5–9
1,465
1,855
10–14
1,696
1,722
15–19
1,574
2,632
20–24
2,407
3,382
25–34
3,093
3,301
35–44
3,020
2,755
45–54
2,519
1,455
55–59
1,330
1,550
60–64
1,418
2,427
65–74
2,219
1,186
75–84
1,085
584
85+
535
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11,729 | 26.2% |
| 18 and over | 38,212 | 73.8% |
| 65 and over | 8,036 | 18.4% |
| Median age | 35.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
83.7%
Hispanic or Latino
6.1%
Other race
4%
Two or more races
3.7%
Asian
1.3%
Black or African American
0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44,519 | 83.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,262 | 6.1% |
| Other race | 2,112 | 4% |
| Two or more races | 1,982 | 3.7% |
| Asian | 704 | 1.3% |
| Black or African American | 414 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 210 | 0.4% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.9%
$10k–$15k
2.2%
$15k–$25k
9.5%
$25k–$35k
5.5%
$35k–$50k
13.5%
$50k–$75k
21.4%
$75k–$100k
15.5%
$100k–$150k
17.5%
$150k–$200k
6.7%
$200k+
4.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.7% |
| $200k+ | 4.4% |
| Median income | $70,585 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.6%
$50k–$100k
14.6%
$100k–$150k
20.0%
$150k–$200k
15.6%
$200k–$300k
21.1%
$300k–$500k
16.3%
$500k–$1M
4.2%
$1M+
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $180,364 |
| Median rent / month | $753 |
| Owner occupied | 75.9% |
| Renter occupied | 24.1% |
| Vacant | 10.5% |
| Single-family detached | 80.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.5% |
| Mobile homes | 10.5% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.63 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 27.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 40.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 9.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.2% |
| 3 or more | 37.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 44.3% |
| Electricity | 37.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 13.3% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 3.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 9,593 | 57.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,699 | 7.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,518 | 16.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,216 | 18.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,812 | 32.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,524 | 31.1% |
| Average household size | 2.60 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.9% | 19.3% |
| Married | 58.7% | 61.3% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 8.0% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 10.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.9%
Some HS, no diploma
4.2%
HS graduate
27.6%
Some college, no degree
24.3%
Associate's degree
13.9%
Bachelor's degree
20.2%
Graduate / professional
8.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 28.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 806 | 17.6% |
| Kindergarten | 625 | 5.4% |
| Elementary school | 5,208 | 44.6% |
| High school | 2,634 | 18.1% |
| College / grad school | 4,218 | 14.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.1%
Manufacturing
12.9%
Agriculture & mining
11.8%
Retail trade
10.4%
Construction
8.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.4%
Transportation & utilities
6.1%
Professional & management
5.3%
Other services
5.1%
Public administration
4.1%
Finance & real estate
4.0%
Wholesale trade
3.3%
Information
1.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.1% |
| Service | 17.6% |
| Sales & office | 17.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.6% |
| Production & transportation | 19.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.5% |
| Government | 14.6% |
| Self-employed | 9.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.9% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.3% |
| Carpool | 13.3% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 2.8% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.4 |
Poverty
All people
6.5%
Under 18 years
6.2%
18 and over
6.8%
Married-couple families
1.8%
Female-led households
22.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 30.3% |
| Retirement income | 19.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 30.7% |
| High cholesterol | 32.1% |
| Heart disease | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 8.5% |
| Arthritis | 24.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.8% |
| Cancer | 6.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 21.8% |
| No physical activity | 20.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 27.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.1% |
| Poor mental health | 11.3% |
| Poor physical health | 8.6% |
| No health insurance | 13.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.5% |
| Visited dentist | 68.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.4% |
| Teeth loss | 11.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,488 | 6.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.2% |
| Under 18 | 5.0% |
| 18–64 years | 9.7% |
| 65 and over | 36.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 75.5% |
| Public insurance | 29.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 46,811 | 92.9% |
| Spanish | 1,380 | 2.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,023 | 2.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 52 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 295 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 47,744 | 97.2% |
| Born in same state | 47,493 | 96.8% |
| Born in different state | 37,347 | 78.4% |
| Foreign born | 251 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,197 | 2.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,202 | 51.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 6,410 | 12.8% |
| French | 4,878 | 9.8% |
| Arab | 1,858 | 3.7% |
| Dutch | 1,118 | 2.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 749 | 1.5% |
| Polish | 745 | 1.5% |
| German | 110 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 44 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.5% |
| Internet access | 93.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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