Nemaha County, NE ZIP Codes
Nebraska (NE) · 7 ZIP codes · 7 cities
7
ZIP codes
7,064
population (2021)
-2.5%
pop change since 2010
31127
FIPS code
Nemaha County ZIP code map
About Nemaha County
Nemaha County is located in Nebraska and contains 7 ZIP codes across 7 cities and communities.
The county's population was 7,064 as of 2021,
a decrease of
2.5% from 7,248 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Nemaha County is 31127.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 7,064 |
| 2010 population | 7,248 |
| Change | -2.5% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Nebraska |
| FIPS code | 31127 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Nemaha County
ZIP codes for Nemaha County, NE (7)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68305 | Auburn | Nemaha | View map |
| 68320 | Brock | Nemaha | View map |
| 68321 | Brownville | Nemaha | View map |
| 68378 | Johnson | Nemaha | View map |
| 68379 | Julian | Nemaha | View map |
| 68414 | Nemaha | Nemaha | View map |
| 68421 | Peru | Nemaha | View map |
Demographics & statistics
6,943
Population
38.6
Median age
$59,514
Median household income
$36,555
Per capita income
$127,429
Median home value
$561
Median monthly rent
77.8%
Home ownership
10.1%
Poverty rate
6.0%
Unemployment
2,435
Housing units
37.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
212
Under 5
192
195
5–9
178
249
10–14
226
367
15–19
334
235
20–24
214
398
25–34
363
434
35–44
394
348
45–54
316
199
55–59
181
274
60–64
250
412
65–74
375
220
75–84
200
93
85+
84
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,528 | 19.4% |
| 18 and over | 5,415 | 80.6% |
| 65 and over | 1,384 | 22.1% |
| Median age | 38.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
87.6%
Two or more races
4.8%
Hispanic or Latino
4.4%
Black or African American
1.4%
Other race
1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
Asian
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,361 | 87.6% |
| Two or more races | 349 | 4.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 318 | 4.4% |
| Black or African American | 103 | 1.4% |
| Other race | 70 | 1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 34 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 26 | 0.4% |
Household income
Under $10k
2.5%
$10k–$15k
3.2%
$15k–$25k
9.1%
$25k–$35k
15.8%
$35k–$50k
12.5%
$50k–$75k
16.1%
$75k–$100k
10.9%
$100k–$150k
17.3%
$150k–$200k
8.0%
$200k+
4.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 15.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.0% |
| $200k+ | 4.5% |
| Median income | $59,514 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
21.3%
$50k–$100k
26.6%
$100k–$150k
12.9%
$150k–$200k
8.6%
$200k–$300k
18.2%
$300k–$500k
8.5%
$500k–$1M
3.0%
$1M+
0.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $127,429 |
| Median rent / month | $561 |
| Owner occupied | 77.8% |
| Renter occupied | 22.2% |
| Vacant | 15.7% |
| Single-family detached | 85.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.6% |
| Mobile homes | 7.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.14 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 44.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 38.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.5% |
| 3 or more | 39.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 22.8% |
| Electricity | 31.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 37.6% |
| Fuel oil | 0.6% |
| Wood | 3.4% |
| No fuel used | 1.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,260 | 45.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 212 | 3.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 644 | 28.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 697 | 23.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 720 | 19.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 955 | 36.2% |
| Average household size | 2.12 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 26.9% | 28.3% |
| Married | 54.6% | 48.2% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 10.9% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 12.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.5%
Some HS, no diploma
4.9%
HS graduate
26.6%
Some college, no degree
20.6%
Associate's degree
7.9%
Bachelor's degree
29.5%
Graduate / professional
7.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 37.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 62 | 4.1% |
| Kindergarten | 95 | 2.3% |
| Elementary school | 672 | 41.1% |
| High school | 321 | 27.2% |
| College / grad school | 756 | 25.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.7%
Agriculture & mining
16.3%
Transportation & utilities
14.7%
Retail trade
9.3%
Other services
8.1%
Manufacturing
7.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.1%
Construction
6.0%
Finance & real estate
3.7%
Public administration
2.6%
Information
1.3%
Wholesale trade
0.9%
Professional & management
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 42.5% |
| Service | 15.6% |
| Sales & office | 15.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.2% |
| Production & transportation | 14.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 60.1% |
| Government | 19.9% |
| Self-employed | 19.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.6% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 83.1% |
| Carpool | 6.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 6.8% |
| Other means | 0.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.2 |
Poverty
All people
10.1%
Under 18 years
6.0%
18 and over
10.9%
Married-couple families
4.6%
Female-led households
15.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 36.2% |
| Retirement income | 15.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 31.5% |
| High cholesterol | 31.1% |
| Heart disease | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 8.4% |
| Arthritis | 26.5% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.1% |
| Cancer | 7.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 20.1% |
| No physical activity | 23.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 27.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.4% |
| Poor mental health | 11.6% |
| Poor physical health | 9.1% |
| No health insurance | 12.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.0% |
| Visited dentist | 63.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.8% |
| Teeth loss | 12.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 416 | 5.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.7% |
| Under 18 | 3.4% |
| 18–64 years | 14.2% |
| 65 and over | 32.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 78.4% |
| Public insurance | 34.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 6,539 | 94.8% |
| Spanish | 154 | 1.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 132 | 1.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 4 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 6,872 | 99.1% |
| Born in same state | 6,856 | 99.0% |
| Born in different state | 4,804 | 73.2% |
| Foreign born | 16 | 0.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 71 | 0.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 52 | 35.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 807 | 11.6% |
| Italian | 707 | 10.2% |
| Arab | 310 | 4.5% |
| Polish | 199 | 2.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 54 | 0.8% |
| Norwegian | 20 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 20 | 0.3% |
| German | 10 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.9% |
| Internet access | 89.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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