Howard County, NE ZIP Codes
Nebraska (NE) · 6 ZIP codes · 6 cities
6
ZIP codes
6,531
population (2021)
+4.1%
pop change since 2010
31093
FIPS code
Howard County ZIP code map
About Howard County
Howard County is located in Nebraska and contains 6 ZIP codes across 6 cities and communities.
The county's population was 6,531 as of 2021,
an increase of
4.1% from 6,274 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Howard County is 31093.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 6,531 |
| 2010 population | 6,274 |
| Change | +4.1% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Nebraska |
| FIPS code | 31093 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Howard County
ZIP codes for Howard County, NE (6)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68820 | Boelus | Howard | View map |
| 68831 | Dannebrog | Howard | View map |
| 68835 | Elba | Howard | View map |
| 68838 | Farwell | Howard | View map |
| 68872 | Saint Libory | Howard | View map |
| 68873 | Saint Paul | Howard | View map |
Demographics & statistics
6,236
Population
44.1
Median age
$66,050
Median household income
$33,666
Per capita income
$167,733
Median home value
$850
Median monthly rent
76.4%
Home ownership
6.6%
Poverty rate
3.1%
Unemployment
2,220
Housing units
19.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
186
Under 5
167
189
5–9
170
239
10–14
214
219
15–19
197
143
20–24
129
356
25–34
319
366
35–44
328
371
45–54
332
241
55–59
217
244
60–64
218
406
65–74
365
192
75–84
173
134
85+
121
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,401 | 17.9% |
| 18 and over | 4,835 | 82.2% |
| 65 and over | 1,391 | 28.1% |
| Median age | 44.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
89.5%
Two or more races
4.5%
Hispanic or Latino
4.3%
Other race
1%
Black or African American
0.4%
Asian
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,830 | 89.5% |
| Two or more races | 291 | 4.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 277 | 4.3% |
| Other race | 68 | 1% |
| Black or African American | 25 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 22 | 0.3% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.5%
$10k–$15k
2.9%
$15k–$25k
6.7%
$25k–$35k
8.3%
$35k–$50k
17.0%
$50k–$75k
15.5%
$75k–$100k
17.1%
$100k–$150k
16.2%
$150k–$200k
8.3%
$200k+
3.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 17.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.3% |
| $200k+ | 3.7% |
| Median income | $66,050 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
12.3%
$50k–$100k
16.1%
$100k–$150k
18.1%
$150k–$200k
11.0%
$200k–$300k
25.9%
$300k–$500k
11.2%
$500k–$1M
4.4%
$1M+
1.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $167,733 |
| Median rent / month | $850 |
| Owner occupied | 76.4% |
| Renter occupied | 23.6% |
| Vacant | 14.0% |
| Single-family detached | 90.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.8% |
| Mobile homes | 5.7% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.48 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 4.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 37.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 15.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.2% |
| 3 or more | 42.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 12.9% |
| Electricity | 34.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 42.5% |
| Fuel oil | 1.0% |
| Wood | 3.9% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,477 | 61.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 93 | 3.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 425 | 19.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 484 | 16.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 735 | 25.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 962 | 40.6% |
| Average household size | 2.32 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 25.1% | 12.5% |
| Married | 60.3% | 66.5% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 8.1% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 12.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.3%
Some HS, no diploma
2.2%
HS graduate
37.5%
Some college, no degree
28.4%
Associate's degree
11.3%
Bachelor's degree
16.1%
Graduate / professional
3.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 19.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 122 | 4.9% |
| Kindergarten | 61 | 3.0% |
| Elementary school | 603 | 36.5% |
| High school | 396 | 36.6% |
| College / grad school | 194 | 19.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.0%
Agriculture & mining
15.8%
Retail trade
11.9%
Manufacturing
9.2%
Transportation & utilities
8.0%
Finance & real estate
6.5%
Construction
5.7%
Public administration
4.4%
Other services
3.8%
Wholesale trade
3.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.3%
Professional & management
3.1%
Information
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.8% |
| Service | 12.0% |
| Sales & office | 21.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.5% |
| Production & transportation | 16.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.3% |
| Government | 12.7% |
| Self-employed | 11.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.0% |
| Carpool | 6.3% |
| Public transit | 0.4% |
| Walk | 2.9% |
| Other means | 1.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 31.6 |
Poverty
All people
6.6%
Under 18 years
5.8%
18 and over
7.3%
Married-couple families
2.7%
Female-led households
14.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 35.5% |
| Retirement income | 29.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 36.4% |
| High cholesterol | 34.3% |
| Heart disease | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 8.2% |
| Arthritis | 27.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.3% |
| Cancer | 7.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 21.1% |
| No physical activity | 21.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.9% |
| Poor mental health | 11.0% |
| Poor physical health | 9.2% |
| No health insurance | 12.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.8% |
| Visited dentist | 66.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.3% |
| Teeth loss | 11.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 369 | 9.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.2% |
| Under 18 | 1.0% |
| 18–64 years | 9.3% |
| 65 and over | 31.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 79.7% |
| Public insurance | 36.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 5,883 | 94.1% |
| Spanish | 91 | 1.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 83 | 1.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 6,131 | 99.2% |
| Born in same state | 6,101 | 98.9% |
| Born in different state | 5,320 | 87.5% |
| Foreign born | 30 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 105 | 0.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 24 | 36.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 754 | 12.1% |
| French | 621 | 10% |
| Dutch | 434 | 7% |
| Arab | 325 | 5.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 107 | 1.7% |
| Polish | 36 | 0.6% |
| German | 19 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 18 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.6% |
| Internet access | 87.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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