Hitchcock County, NE ZIP Codes
Nebraska (NE) · 4 ZIP codes · 4 cities
4
ZIP codes
2,586
population (2021)
-11.1%
pop change since 2010
31087
FIPS code
Hitchcock County ZIP code map
About Hitchcock County
Hitchcock County is located in Nebraska and contains 4 ZIP codes across 4 cities and communities.
The county's population was 2,586 as of 2021,
a decrease of
11.1% from 2,908 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Hitchcock County is 31087.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 2,586 |
| 2010 population | 2,908 |
| Change | -11.1% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Nebraska |
| FIPS code | 31087 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Hitchcock County
ZIP codes for Hitchcock County, NE (4)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69024 | Culbertson | Hitchcock | View map |
| 69040 | Palisade | Hitchcock | View map |
| 69043 | Stratton | Hitchcock | View map |
| 69044 | Trenton | Hitchcock | View map |
Demographics & statistics
2,247
Population
46.0
Median age
$47,606
Median household income
$30,403
Per capita income
$80,733
Median home value
$710
Median monthly rent
75.5%
Home ownership
12.7%
Poverty rate
1.6%
Unemployment
1,161
Housing units
18.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
96
Under 5
93
52
5–9
51
79
10–14
76
57
15–19
56
41
20–24
39
131
25–34
126
115
35–44
112
98
45–54
94
71
55–59
68
101
60–64
98
180
65–74
174
82
75–84
79
40
85+
38
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Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 538 | 22.4% |
| 18 and over | 1,709 | 77.6% |
| 65 and over | 593 | 28.3% |
| Median age | 46.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
93.8%
Two or more races
3.6%
Hispanic or Latino
1.6%
Other race
0.7%
Asian
0.1%
Black or African American
0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,143 | 93.8% |
| Two or more races | 82 | 3.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 1.6% |
| Other race | 15 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.1% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
6.0%
$10k–$15k
4.6%
$15k–$25k
15.1%
$25k–$35k
13.4%
$35k–$50k
15.0%
$50k–$75k
13.3%
$75k–$100k
13.9%
$100k–$150k
12.4%
$150k–$200k
1.5%
$200k+
4.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 15.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 13.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 1.5% |
| $200k+ | 4.7% |
| Median income | $47,606 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
31.4%
$50k–$100k
28.5%
$100k–$150k
9.2%
$150k–$200k
12.5%
$200k–$300k
11.4%
$300k–$500k
5.0%
$500k–$1M
0.9%
$1M+
1.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $80,733 |
| Median rent / month | $710 |
| Owner occupied | 75.5% |
| Renter occupied | 24.5% |
| Vacant | 28.6% |
| Single-family detached | 81.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.3% |
| Mobile homes | 14.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.31 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 12.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 10.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 35.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 38.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 20.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.2% |
| 3 or more | 34.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 1.3% |
| Electricity | 26.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 59.6% |
| Fuel oil | 2.2% |
| Wood | 7.6% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 432 | 44.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 57 | 5.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 263 | 28.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 203 | 22.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 239 | 23.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 416 | 44.2% |
| Average household size | 2.26 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 29.4% | 15.7% |
| Married | 48.0% | 55.1% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 16.0% |
| Divorced | 18.4% | 12.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.0%
Some HS, no diploma
4.5%
HS graduate
32.5%
Some college, no degree
30.8%
Associate's degree
11.3%
Bachelor's degree
14.0%
Graduate / professional
4.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 18.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 58 | 12.7% |
| Kindergarten | 16 | 3.7% |
| Elementary school | 206 | 43.6% |
| High school | 120 | 28.2% |
| College / grad school | 47 | 11.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.5%
Agriculture & mining
18.2%
Retail trade
16.6%
Public administration
8.2%
Transportation & utilities
7.9%
Construction
7.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.6%
Finance & real estate
4.5%
Wholesale trade
3.6%
Other services
3.0%
Professional & management
2.7%
Manufacturing
2.1%
Information
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 40.5% |
| Service | 15.7% |
| Sales & office | 18.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.9% |
| Production & transportation | 15.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 58.5% |
| Government | 24.1% |
| Self-employed | 16.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.7% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.0% |
| Carpool | 10.5% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 3.6% |
| Other means | 1.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.6 |
Poverty
All people
12.7%
Under 18 years
11.5%
18 and over
12.8%
Married-couple families
4.4%
Female-led households
41.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 49.3% |
| Retirement income | 19.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 38.7% |
| High cholesterol | 37.9% |
| Heart disease | 8.5% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Asthma | 8.5% |
| Arthritis | 31.5% |
| Kidney disease | 3.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.6% |
| Cancer | 8.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 18.1% |
| No physical activity | 25.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.8% |
| Poor mental health | 11.1% |
| Poor physical health | 10.5% |
| No health insurance | 13.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.9% |
| Visited dentist | 65.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.1% |
| Teeth loss | 12.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 169 | 9.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 20.5% |
| Under 18 | 3.2% |
| 18–64 years | 16.7% |
| 65 and over | 41.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 68.3% |
| Public insurance | 44.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 8.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 2,058 | 93.0% |
| Spanish | 10 | 0.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 10 | 0.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 2,237 | 99.4% |
| Born in same state | 2,237 | 99.4% |
| Born in different state | 1,500 | 66.5% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 10 | 0.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 7 | 46.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 203 | 9% |
| French | 191 | 8.5% |
| Arab | 183 | 8.1% |
| Dutch | 59 | 2.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 29 | 1.3% |
| English | 25 | 1.1% |
| Irish | 5 | 0.2% |
| German | 4 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.5% |
| Internet access | 82.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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