Harlan County, NE ZIP Codes
Nebraska (NE) · 5 ZIP codes · 5 cities
5
ZIP codes
3,091
population (2021)
-9.7%
pop change since 2010
31083
FIPS code
Harlan County ZIP code map
About Harlan County
Harlan County is located in Nebraska and contains 5 ZIP codes across 5 cities and communities.
The county's population was 3,091 as of 2021,
a decrease of
9.7% from 3,423 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Harlan County is 31083.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 3,091 |
| 2010 population | 3,423 |
| Change | -9.7% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Nebraska |
| FIPS code | 31083 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Harlan County
ZIP codes for Harlan County, NE (5)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68920 | Alma | Harlan | View map |
| 68966 | Orleans | Harlan | View map |
| 68969 | Ragan | Harlan | View map |
| 68971 | Republican City | Harlan | View map |
| 68977 | Stamford | Harlan | View map |
Demographics & statistics
2,553
Population
50.1
Median age
$61,925
Median household income
$37,586
Per capita income
$116,225
Median home value
$452
Median monthly rent
85.0%
Home ownership
10.8%
Poverty rate
3.0%
Unemployment
1,526
Housing units
24.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
92
Under 5
86
89
5–9
83
68
10–14
64
82
15–19
77
30
20–24
28
101
25–34
93
118
35–44
109
137
45–54
127
102
55–59
94
122
60–64
114
186
65–74
173
132
75–84
123
64
85+
59
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Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 565 | 21.5% |
| 18 and over | 1,988 | 78.6% |
| 65 and over | 737 | 30.0% |
| Median age | 50.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
93.6%
Two or more races
2.8%
Hispanic or Latino
1.7%
Asian
1.4%
Other race
0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Black or African American
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,431 | 93.6% |
| Two or more races | 73 | 2.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 37 | 1.4% |
| Other race | 5 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 | 0.2% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.9%
$10k–$15k
3.7%
$15k–$25k
12.9%
$25k–$35k
8.5%
$35k–$50k
14.1%
$50k–$75k
14.8%
$75k–$100k
9.6%
$100k–$150k
20.3%
$150k–$200k
3.8%
$200k+
8.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 12.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.8% |
| $200k+ | 8.5% |
| Median income | $61,925 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
21.8%
$50k–$100k
20.2%
$100k–$150k
17.4%
$150k–$200k
15.4%
$200k–$300k
14.4%
$300k–$500k
6.3%
$500k–$1M
4.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $116,225 |
| Median rent / month | $452 |
| Owner occupied | 85.0% |
| Renter occupied | 15.0% |
| Vacant | 33.1% |
| Single-family detached | 76.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.3% |
| Mobile homes | 20.4% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.60 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 3.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 37.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 38.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 20.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.9% |
| 3 or more | 35.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 57.7% |
| Electricity | 33.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 4.7% |
| Wood | 3.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 571 | 53.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 48 | 3.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 207 | 22.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 209 | 21.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 236 | 21.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 454 | 44.9% |
| Average household size | 2.46 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 24.8% | 14.6% |
| Married | 60.3% | 62.5% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 10.1% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 10.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.1%
Some HS, no diploma
3.1%
HS graduate
32.5%
Some college, no degree
23.2%
Associate's degree
12.3%
Bachelor's degree
19.6%
Graduate / professional
5.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 24.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 50 | 7.0% |
| Kindergarten | 38 | 8.2% |
| Elementary school | 231 | 42.5% |
| High school | 132 | 25.6% |
| College / grad school | 54 | 16.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.7%
Agriculture & mining
18.4%
Manufacturing
9.1%
Retail trade
8.7%
Wholesale trade
6.6%
Professional & management
6.5%
Other services
6.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.0%
Finance & real estate
4.4%
Construction
3.4%
Transportation & utilities
2.9%
Information
2.6%
Public administration
1.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 37.7% |
| Service | 15.6% |
| Sales & office | 18.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 14.9% |
| Production & transportation | 13.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 71.5% |
| Government | 13.0% |
| Self-employed | 14.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.6% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.1% |
| Carpool | 10.9% |
| Public transit | 0.4% |
| Walk | 1.9% |
| Other means | 0.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.6 |
Poverty
All people
10.8%
Under 18 years
11.3%
18 and over
10.8%
Married-couple families
3.0%
Female-led households
39.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 46.8% |
| Retirement income | 28.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 38.6% |
| High cholesterol | 37.7% |
| Heart disease | 8.4% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Asthma | 8.1% |
| Arthritis | 28.9% |
| Kidney disease | 3.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.4% |
| Cancer | 9.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.8% |
| No physical activity | 24.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 27.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.0% |
| Poor mental health | 10.6% |
| Poor physical health | 10.1% |
| No health insurance | 12.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.2% |
| Visited dentist | 66.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.1% |
| Teeth loss | 11.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 192 | 10.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 19.8% |
| Under 18 | 3.0% |
| 18–64 years | 13.9% |
| 65 and over | 42.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 76.6% |
| Public insurance | 45.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 2,375 | 94.2% |
| Spanish | 46 | 2.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 18 | 1.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 28 | 1.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 2,497 | 97.0% |
| Born in same state | 2,492 | 96.9% |
| Born in different state | 1,873 | 74.3% |
| Foreign born | 5 | 0.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 56 | 3.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 18 | 28.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 287 | 11.2% |
| Italian | 173 | 6.8% |
| Arab | 109 | 4.3% |
| Dutch | 72 | 2.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 71 | 2.8% |
| Polish | 24 | 0.9% |
| German | 4 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 4 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.5% |
| Internet access | 92.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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