Richardson County, NE ZIP Codes
Nebraska (NE) · 8 ZIP codes · 8 cities
8
ZIP codes
7,759
population (2021)
-7.2%
pop change since 2010
31147
FIPS code
Richardson County ZIP code map
About Richardson County
Richardson County is located in Nebraska and contains 8 ZIP codes across 8 cities and communities.
The county's population was 7,759 as of 2021,
a decrease of
7.2% from 8,363 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Richardson County is 31147.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 7,759 |
| 2010 population | 8,363 |
| Change | -7.2% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Nebraska |
| FIPS code | 31147 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Richardson County
ZIP codes for Richardson County, NE (8)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68337 | Dawson | Richardson | View map |
| 68355 | Falls City | Richardson | View map |
| 68376 | Humboldt | Richardson | View map |
| 68431 | Rulo | Richardson | View map |
| 68433 | Salem | Richardson | View map |
| 68437 | Shubert | Richardson | View map |
| 68442 | Stella | Richardson | View map |
| 68457 | Verdon | Richardson | View map |
Demographics & statistics
7,938
Population
45.4
Median age
$50,439
Median household income
$32,186
Per capita income
$81,388
Median home value
$471
Median monthly rent
79.5%
Home ownership
10.7%
Poverty rate
5.2%
Unemployment
3,200
Housing units
17.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
227
Under 5
186
242
5–9
200
247
10–14
203
308
15–19
253
177
20–24
145
432
25–34
355
452
35–44
373
479
45–54
395
315
55–59
259
407
60–64
335
575
65–74
474
305
75–84
252
188
85+
154
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,668 | 16.1% |
| 18 and over | 6,270 | 84.0% |
| 65 and over | 1,948 | 28.3% |
| Median age | 45.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
91.6%
Two or more races
4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
2.3%
Black or African American
1.2%
Hispanic or Latino
0.5%
Other race
0.1%
Asian
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,304 | 91.6% |
| Two or more races | 342 | 4.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 184 | 2.3% |
| Black or African American | 94 | 1.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 0.5% |
| Other race | 10 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.2%
$10k–$15k
5.5%
$15k–$25k
10.6%
$25k–$35k
13.8%
$35k–$50k
12.1%
$50k–$75k
20.1%
$75k–$100k
10.6%
$100k–$150k
15.7%
$150k–$200k
5.2%
$200k+
2.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 13.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.2% |
| $200k+ | 2.1% |
| Median income | $50,439 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
33.9%
$50k–$100k
29.3%
$100k–$150k
9.5%
$150k–$200k
11.9%
$200k–$300k
7.2%
$300k–$500k
5.4%
$500k–$1M
2.5%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $81,388 |
| Median rent / month | $471 |
| Owner occupied | 79.5% |
| Renter occupied | 20.5% |
| Vacant | 18.0% |
| Single-family detached | 90.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.4% |
| Mobile homes | 7.3% |
| Median rooms | 6.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.15 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 3.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 52.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 39.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.8% |
| 3 or more | 37.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 12.9% |
| Electricity | 25.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 49.3% |
| Fuel oil | 0.4% |
| Wood | 9.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,719 | 50.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 183 | 4.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 735 | 22.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 995 | 22.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 928 | 21.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,363 | 41.2% |
| Average household size | 2.10 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 22.8% | 10.3% |
| Married | 58.6% | 61.5% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 11.2% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 15.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.1%
Some HS, no diploma
7.2%
HS graduate
42.3%
Some college, no degree
20.3%
Associate's degree
10.9%
Bachelor's degree
12.3%
Graduate / professional
4.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 17.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 63 | 5.1% |
| Kindergarten | 92 | 3.7% |
| Elementary school | 748 | 48.4% |
| High school | 490 | 35.9% |
| College / grad school | 164 | 6.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.0%
Manufacturing
13.4%
Agriculture & mining
12.8%
Construction
10.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.2%
Retail trade
8.1%
Transportation & utilities
7.9%
Other services
4.4%
Professional & management
4.2%
Finance & real estate
3.8%
Wholesale trade
3.1%
Public administration
3.0%
Information
2.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.9% |
| Service | 15.5% |
| Sales & office | 13.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 20.5% |
| Production & transportation | 19.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 69.5% |
| Government | 15.8% |
| Self-employed | 13.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 1.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.0% |
| Carpool | 12.6% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 2.7% |
| Other means | 1.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.8 |
Poverty
All people
10.7%
Under 18 years
13.5%
18 and over
10.4%
Married-couple families
2.7%
Female-led households
14.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 42.3% |
| Retirement income | 18.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 38.8% |
| High cholesterol | 35.7% |
| Heart disease | 8.0% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Asthma | 8.4% |
| Arthritis | 29.3% |
| Kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.1% |
| Cancer | 8.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.6% |
| No physical activity | 25.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.1% |
| Poor mental health | 11.2% |
| Poor physical health | 10.0% |
| No health insurance | 13.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.6% |
| Visited dentist | 62.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.9% |
| Teeth loss | 12.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 545 | 12.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 5.1% |
| 18–64 years | 19.1% |
| 65 and over | 30.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 73.0% |
| Public insurance | 39.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 7,525 | 95.2% |
| Spanish | 33 | 0.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 11 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 20 | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 2 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 7,841 | 99.2% |
| Born in same state | 7,826 | 99.1% |
| Born in different state | 4,871 | 62.4% |
| Foreign born | 15 | 0.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 97 | 0.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 39 | 43.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,113 | 14% |
| French | 617 | 7.8% |
| Arab | 308 | 3.9% |
| German | 128 | 1.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 102 | 1.3% |
| Polish | 79 | 1% |
| Dutch | 29 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 7 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 47.7% |
| Internet access | 90.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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