Valley County, NE ZIP Codes
Nebraska (NE) · 4 ZIP codes · 4 cities
4
ZIP codes
4,066
population (2021)
-4.6%
pop change since 2010
31175
FIPS code
Valley County ZIP code map
About Valley County
Valley County is located in Nebraska and contains 4 ZIP codes across 4 cities and communities.
The county's population was 4,066 as of 2021,
a decrease of
4.6% from 4,260 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Valley County is 31175.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 4,066 |
| 2010 population | 4,260 |
| Change | -4.6% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Nebraska |
| FIPS code | 31175 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Valley County
ZIP codes for Valley County, NE (4)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68815 | Arcadia | Valley | View map |
| 68837 | Elyria | Valley | View map |
| 68859 | North Loup | Valley | View map |
| 68862 | Ord | Valley | View map |
Demographics & statistics
3,498
Population
43.7
Median age
$60,254
Median household income
$33,925
Per capita income
$149,033
Median home value
$349
Median monthly rent
81.2%
Home ownership
6.4%
Poverty rate
0.4%
Unemployment
1,434
Housing units
23.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
109
Under 5
105
112
5–9
108
113
10–14
109
127
15–19
123
69
20–24
67
179
25–34
173
175
35–44
170
190
45–54
183
142
55–59
137
130
60–64
125
236
65–74
229
165
75–84
159
32
85+
31
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 787 | 17.6% |
| 18 and over | 2,711 | 82.4% |
| 65 and over | 852 | 28.2% |
| Median age | 43.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
97.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
Two or more races
0.5%
Asian
0.3%
Hispanic or Latino
0.3%
Other race
0.3%
Black or African American
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,433 | 97.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 20 | 0.6% |
| Two or more races | 17 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 | 0.3% |
| Other race | 10 | 0.3% |
| Black or African American | 7 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
1.6%
$10k–$15k
3.7%
$15k–$25k
5.8%
$25k–$35k
10.0%
$35k–$50k
11.6%
$50k–$75k
27.4%
$75k–$100k
20.0%
$100k–$150k
14.7%
$150k–$200k
2.3%
$200k+
2.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 27.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 20.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.3% |
| $200k+ | 2.9% |
| Median income | $60,254 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
19.9%
$50k–$100k
20.5%
$100k–$150k
14.4%
$150k–$200k
11.9%
$200k–$300k
14.7%
$300k–$500k
11.1%
$500k–$1M
7.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $149,033 |
| Median rent / month | $349 |
| Owner occupied | 81.2% |
| Renter occupied | 18.8% |
| Vacant | 19.1% |
| Single-family detached | 88.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.7% |
| Mobile homes | 3.4% |
| Median rooms | 6.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.24 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 42.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 28.9% |
| 3 or more | 42.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 38.4% |
| Electricity | 41.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 17.3% |
| Wood | 2.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 826 | 56.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 81 | 6.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 301 | 15.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 293 | 21.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 411 | 24.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 577 | 41.5% |
| Average household size | 2.18 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 23.7% | 23.3% |
| Married | 61.6% | 60.0% |
| Separated | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 8.8% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 6.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.7%
Some HS, no diploma
2.5%
HS graduate
36.4%
Some college, no degree
25.7%
Associate's degree
11.1%
Bachelor's degree
17.6%
Graduate / professional
6.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 35 | 3.7% |
| Kindergarten | 38 | 12.1% |
| Elementary school | 344 | 45.8% |
| High school | 174 | 21.9% |
| College / grad school | 169 | 16.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.4%
Agriculture & mining
18.5%
Retail trade
12.8%
Public administration
7.9%
Construction
7.7%
Transportation & utilities
6.9%
Professional & management
5.6%
Manufacturing
5.5%
Other services
4.1%
Finance & real estate
2.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.8%
Information
2.5%
Wholesale trade
1.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 36.1% |
| Service | 9.9% |
| Sales & office | 21.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 17.5% |
| Production & transportation | 15.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 70.3% |
| Government | 19.2% |
| Self-employed | 10.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 86.5% |
| Carpool | 6.7% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.5% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 16.8 |
Poverty
All people
6.4%
Under 18 years
4.9%
18 and over
6.7%
Married-couple families
0.5%
Female-led households
33.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 45.6% |
| Retirement income | 17.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 37.3% |
| High cholesterol | 35.0% |
| Heart disease | 7.8% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 8.0% |
| Arthritis | 27.5% |
| Kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.8% |
| Cancer | 8.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 19.4% |
| No physical activity | 24.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 27.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.3% |
| Poor mental health | 10.8% |
| Poor physical health | 9.6% |
| No health insurance | 12.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.7% |
| Visited dentist | 64.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.1% |
| Teeth loss | 11.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 236 | 6.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 0.4% |
| 18–64 years | 8.1% |
| 65 and over | 44.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 76.1% |
| Public insurance | 36.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 3,284 | 96.0% |
| Spanish | 25 | 0.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 8 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 7 | 0.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 3,449 | 99.0% |
| Born in same state | 3,449 | 99.0% |
| Born in different state | 2,878 | 85.8% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 49 | 1.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 41 | 60.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 315 | 9% |
| French | 303 | 8.7% |
| Polish | 182 | 5.2% |
| Arab | 182 | 5.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 82 | 2.3% |
| English | 78 | 2.2% |
| German | 34 | 1% |
| Irish | 7 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 45.6% |
| Internet access | 85.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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