Phelps County, NE ZIP Codes
Nebraska (NE) · 5 ZIP codes · 5 cities
5
ZIP codes
8,937
population (2021)
-2.7%
pop change since 2010
31137
FIPS code
Phelps County ZIP code map
About Phelps County
Phelps County is located in Nebraska and contains 5 ZIP codes across 5 cities and communities.
The county's population was 8,937 as of 2021,
a decrease of
2.7% from 9,188 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Phelps County is 31137.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 8,937 |
| 2010 population | 9,188 |
| Change | -2.7% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Nebraska |
| FIPS code | 31137 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Phelps County
ZIP codes for Phelps County, NE (5)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68923 | Atlanta | Phelps | View map |
| 68927 | Bertrand | Phelps | View map |
| 68940 | Funk | Phelps | View map |
| 68949 | Holdrege | Phelps | View map |
| 68958 | Loomis | Phelps | View map |
Demographics & statistics
8,862
Population
41.0
Median age
$64,119
Median household income
$39,808
Per capita income
$175,150
Median home value
$749
Median monthly rent
78.1%
Home ownership
8.0%
Poverty rate
1.0%
Unemployment
2,971
Housing units
27.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
268
Under 5
240
375
5–9
336
258
10–14
231
317
15–19
284
280
20–24
251
487
25–34
435
540
35–44
483
518
45–54
464
313
55–59
280
320
60–64
287
527
65–74
471
308
75–84
276
165
85+
148
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,079 | 29.9% |
| 18 and over | 6,783 | 70.1% |
| 65 and over | 1,895 | 19.5% |
| Median age | 41.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
89.2%
Two or more races
4.6%
Hispanic or Latino
4.3%
Other race
0.7%
Black or African American
0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
Asian
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,258 | 89.2% |
| Two or more races | 430 | 4.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 397 | 4.3% |
| Other race | 68 | 0.7% |
| Black or African American | 54 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 31 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.3%
$10k–$15k
3.3%
$15k–$25k
7.6%
$25k–$35k
4.9%
$35k–$50k
11.8%
$50k–$75k
19.1%
$75k–$100k
16.0%
$100k–$150k
24.3%
$150k–$200k
4.2%
$200k+
5.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 24.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.2% |
| $200k+ | 5.7% |
| Median income | $64,119 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.5%
$50k–$100k
17.7%
$100k–$150k
18.0%
$150k–$200k
18.0%
$200k–$300k
16.7%
$300k–$500k
14.5%
$500k–$1M
9.6%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $175,150 |
| Median rent / month | $749 |
| Owner occupied | 78.1% |
| Renter occupied | 21.9% |
| Vacant | 7.5% |
| Single-family detached | 91.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.9% |
| Mobile homes | 3.3% |
| Median rooms | 6.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.64 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 19.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 30.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 33.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 23.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 11.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 16.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.5% |
| 3 or more | 49.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 44.9% |
| Electricity | 44.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 7.6% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| Wood | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,893 | 63.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 296 | 4.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 782 | 16.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 794 | 15.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,097 | 34.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,249 | 32.1% |
| Average household size | 2.63 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.6% | 16.0% |
| Married | 60.7% | 67.4% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 8.0% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 8.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.4%
Some HS, no diploma
4.3%
HS graduate
27.9%
Some college, no degree
26.7%
Associate's degree
12.3%
Bachelor's degree
21.3%
Graduate / professional
6.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 27.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 72 | 4.1% |
| Kindergarten | 66 | 2.6% |
| Elementary school | 1,056 | 51.0% |
| High school | 485 | 28.8% |
| College / grad school | 261 | 13.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.1%
Agriculture & mining
18.6%
Manufacturing
11.0%
Construction
8.4%
Retail trade
6.8%
Finance & real estate
5.6%
Transportation & utilities
5.2%
Wholesale trade
5.0%
Public administration
3.7%
Professional & management
3.4%
Other services
3.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.2%
Information
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.3% |
| Service | 12.9% |
| Sales & office | 17.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 20.4% |
| Production & transportation | 14.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 74.1% |
| Government | 13.5% |
| Self-employed | 11.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 1.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.3% |
| Carpool | 11.4% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 3.0% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 17.7 |
Poverty
All people
8.0%
Under 18 years
8.6%
18 and over
8.1%
Married-couple families
5.2%
Female-led households
27.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 32.9% |
| Retirement income | 19.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 33.1% |
| High cholesterol | 34.4% |
| Heart disease | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 8.2% |
| Arthritis | 26.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.1% |
| Cancer | 7.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 20.4% |
| No physical activity | 22.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 27.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.3% |
| Poor mental health | 11.0% |
| Poor physical health | 8.9% |
| No health insurance | 12.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.5% |
| Visited dentist | 68.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.2% |
| Teeth loss | 11.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 616 | 8.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.5% |
| Under 18 | 3.2% |
| 18–64 years | 7.4% |
| 65 and over | 25.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 77.1% |
| Public insurance | 33.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 8,354 | 94.3% |
| Spanish | 130 | 0.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 130 | 0.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 8,687 | 98.8% |
| Born in same state | 8,654 | 98.4% |
| Born in different state | 6,991 | 82.6% |
| Foreign born | 33 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 175 | 1.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 34 | 54.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 981 | 11.1% |
| Italian | 831 | 9.4% |
| Arab | 229 | 2.6% |
| Polish | 220 | 2.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 170 | 1.9% |
| English | 52 | 0.6% |
| German | 5 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.3% |
| Internet access | 93.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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