Nuckolls County, NE ZIP Codes
Nebraska (NE) · 6 ZIP codes · 6 cities
6
ZIP codes
4,060
population (2021)
-9.8%
pop change since 2010
31129
FIPS code
Nuckolls County ZIP code map
About Nuckolls County
Nuckolls County is located in Nebraska and contains 6 ZIP codes across 6 cities and communities.
The county's population was 4,060 as of 2021,
a decrease of
9.8% from 4,500 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Nuckolls County is 31129.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 4,060 |
| 2010 population | 4,500 |
| Change | -9.8% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Nebraska |
| FIPS code | 31129 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Nuckolls County
ZIP codes for Nuckolls County, NE (6)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68943 | Hardy | Nuckolls | View map |
| 68957 | Lawrence | Nuckolls | View map |
| 68961 | Nelson | Nuckolls | View map |
| 68964 | Oak | Nuckolls | View map |
| 68974 | Ruskin | Nuckolls | View map |
| 68978 | Superior | Nuckolls | View map |
Demographics & statistics
4,107
Population
50.6
Median age
$68,526
Median household income
$39,478
Per capita income
$70,067
Median home value
$297
Median monthly rent
89.3%
Home ownership
10.4%
Poverty rate
0.9%
Unemployment
1,961
Housing units
28.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
94
Under 5
92
78
5–9
76
141
10–14
138
145
15–19
142
64
20–24
63
210
25–34
206
188
35–44
186
219
45–54
215
174
55–59
171
180
60–64
177
304
65–74
300
208
75–84
204
67
85+
65
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 753 | 18.6% |
| 18 and over | 3,354 | 81.4% |
| 65 and over | 1,148 | 29.2% |
| Median age | 50.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
92.3%
Two or more races
5.2%
Hispanic or Latino
1.3%
Other race
0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Black or African American
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,839 | 92.3% |
| Two or more races | 218 | 5.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52 | 1.3% |
| Other race | 19 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 11 | 0.3% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
1.8%
$10k–$15k
2.5%
$15k–$25k
7.2%
$25k–$35k
5.4%
$35k–$50k
13.9%
$50k–$75k
20.7%
$75k–$100k
13.3%
$100k–$150k
20.1%
$150k–$200k
7.5%
$200k+
7.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.5% |
| $200k+ | 7.7% |
| Median income | $68,526 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
34.7%
$50k–$100k
30.6%
$100k–$150k
8.0%
$150k–$200k
7.2%
$200k–$300k
9.5%
$300k–$500k
3.1%
$500k–$1M
6.3%
$1M+
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $70,067 |
| Median rent / month | $297 |
| Owner occupied | 89.3% |
| Renter occupied | 10.7% |
| Vacant | 27.3% |
| Single-family detached | 93.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.2% |
| Mobile homes | 4.2% |
| Median rooms | 6.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.52 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 7.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 13.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 8.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 42.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 33.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 38.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 14.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.8% |
| 3 or more | 50.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 30.6% |
| Electricity | 29.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 35.3% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| Wood | 2.8% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,032 | 64.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 74 | 6.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 257 | 12.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 416 | 17.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 336 | 20.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 783 | 46.9% |
| Average household size | 2.50 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 29.6% | 12.3% |
| Married | 60.9% | 66.5% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 7.5% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 12.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.9%
Some HS, no diploma
4.6%
HS graduate
35.4%
Some college, no degree
18.2%
Associate's degree
12.0%
Bachelor's degree
20.0%
Graduate / professional
8.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 28.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 71 | 10.4% |
| Kindergarten | 42 | 10.4% |
| Elementary school | 328 | 36.9% |
| High school | 297 | 31.8% |
| College / grad school | 89 | 10.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.8%
Agriculture & mining
16.5%
Retail trade
11.3%
Professional & management
9.1%
Transportation & utilities
7.1%
Construction
7.0%
Wholesale trade
5.6%
Finance & real estate
4.1%
Manufacturing
3.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.1%
Other services
1.7%
Public administration
1.3%
Information
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 41.2% |
| Service | 14.7% |
| Sales & office | 17.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.4% |
| Production & transportation | 15.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 70.2% |
| Government | 16.7% |
| Self-employed | 13.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.9% |
| Carpool | 8.3% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 4.6% |
| Other means | 0.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.6 |
Poverty
All people
10.4%
Under 18 years
18.0%
18 and over
10.8%
Married-couple families
2.5%
Female-led households
11.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 44.9% |
| Retirement income | 21.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 38.6% |
| High cholesterol | 36.1% |
| Heart disease | 8.7% |
| Stroke | 4.0% |
| Asthma | 8.4% |
| Arthritis | 30.9% |
| Kidney disease | 3.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.8% |
| Cancer | 8.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 19.1% |
| No physical activity | 26.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 27.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.2% |
| Poor mental health | 11.2% |
| Poor physical health | 10.8% |
| No health insurance | 13.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.8% |
| Visited dentist | 62.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.9% |
| Teeth loss | 13.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 333 | 9.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.9% |
| Under 18 | 3.0% |
| 18–64 years | 12.5% |
| 65 and over | 25.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 73.2% |
| Public insurance | 39.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 3,921 | 93.9% |
| Spanish | 22 | 0.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 16 | 0.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 4,053 | 98.8% |
| Born in same state | 4,034 | 98.6% |
| Born in different state | 3,035 | 77.5% |
| Foreign born | 19 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 54 | 1.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 28 | 27.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 401 | 9.8% |
| Italian | 279 | 6.8% |
| Arab | 257 | 6.3% |
| Dutch | 214 | 5.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 50 | 1.2% |
| Polish | 43 | 1% |
| German | 11 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.2% |
| Internet access | 90.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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