Washington County, NE ZIP Codes
Nebraska (NE) · 6 ZIP codes · 6 cities
6
ZIP codes
20,969
population (2021)
+3.6%
pop change since 2010
31177
FIPS code
Washington County ZIP code map
About Washington County
Washington County is located in Nebraska and contains 6 ZIP codes across 6 cities and communities.
The county's population was 20,969 as of 2021,
an increase of
3.6% from 20,234 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Washington County is 31177.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 20,969 |
| 2010 population | 20,234 |
| Change | +3.6% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Nebraska |
| FIPS code | 31177 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Washington County
ZIP codes for Washington County, NE (6)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68002 | Arlington | Washington | View map |
| 68008 | Blair | Washington | View map |
| 68023 | Fort Calhoun | Washington | View map |
| 68029 | Herman | Washington | View map |
| 68034 | Kennard | Washington | View map |
| 68068 | Washington | Washington | View map |
Demographics & statistics
19,360
Population
41.2
Median age
$89,430
Median household income
$43,133
Per capita income
$238,467
Median home value
$741
Median monthly rent
81.4%
Home ownership
7.7%
Poverty rate
1.2%
Unemployment
6,537
Housing units
27.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
589
Under 5
527
710
5–9
635
766
10–14
686
691
15–19
618
535
20–24
478
958
25–34
857
1,340
35–44
1,199
1,252
45–54
1,119
813
55–59
728
690
60–64
617
1,119
65–74
1,001
542
75–84
484
214
85+
192
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,776 | 20.8% |
| 18 and over | 14,584 | 79.2% |
| 65 and over | 3,552 | 19.0% |
| Median age | 41.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
93.3%
Two or more races
2.9%
Hispanic or Latino
1.8%
Other race
0.8%
Black or African American
0.5%
Asian
0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,392 | 93.3% |
| Two or more races | 562 | 2.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 358 | 1.8% |
| Other race | 158 | 0.8% |
| Black or African American | 90 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 65 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 54 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 39 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
2.6%
$10k–$15k
3.4%
$15k–$25k
4.9%
$25k–$35k
6.3%
$35k–$50k
11.6%
$50k–$75k
13.0%
$75k–$100k
13.6%
$100k–$150k
24.6%
$150k–$200k
10.6%
$200k+
9.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 24.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.6% |
| $200k+ | 9.4% |
| Median income | $89,430 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.7%
$50k–$100k
4.3%
$100k–$150k
18.4%
$150k–$200k
15.1%
$200k–$300k
20.3%
$300k–$500k
26.7%
$500k–$1M
11.3%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $238,467 |
| Median rent / month | $741 |
| Owner occupied | 81.4% |
| Renter occupied | 18.6% |
| Vacant | 7.1% |
| Single-family detached | 88.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.2% |
| Mobile homes | 3.9% |
| Median rooms | 6.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.47 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 33.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 38.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 20.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 11.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.9% |
| 3 or more | 38.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 26.0% |
| Electricity | 31.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 30.9% |
| Fuel oil | 3.5% |
| Wood | 2.8% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,401 | 53.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 550 | 9.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,047 | 20.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,686 | 16.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,607 | 28.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,381 | 33.0% |
| Average household size | 2.44 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.4% | 26.0% |
| Married | 54.8% | 55.0% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 7.9% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 10.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.5%
Some HS, no diploma
3.6%
HS graduate
29.7%
Some college, no degree
24.2%
Associate's degree
13.2%
Bachelor's degree
19.6%
Graduate / professional
8.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 27.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 358 | 6.5% |
| Kindergarten | 244 | 5.3% |
| Elementary school | 2,235 | 45.2% |
| High school | 1,076 | 22.8% |
| College / grad school | 919 | 20.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.6%
Construction
13.1%
Professional & management
11.6%
Manufacturing
10.6%
Retail trade
8.7%
Finance & real estate
6.7%
Transportation & utilities
6.3%
Agriculture & mining
5.3%
Other services
4.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.1%
Wholesale trade
2.7%
Information
1.7%
Public administration
1.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 38.4% |
| Service | 12.2% |
| Sales & office | 19.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 16.7% |
| Production & transportation | 13.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.6% |
| Government | 10.0% |
| Self-employed | 5.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.2% |
| Carpool | 5.2% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 2.2% |
| Other means | 2.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.1 |
Poverty
All people
7.7%
Under 18 years
10.4%
18 and over
7.0%
Married-couple families
3.0%
Female-led households
22.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 31.1% |
| Retirement income | 19.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 32.2% |
| High cholesterol | 34.2% |
| Heart disease | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 7.8% |
| Arthritis | 23.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.3% |
| Cancer | 7.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 23.0% |
| No physical activity | 19.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 27.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.9% |
| Poor mental health | 10.5% |
| Poor physical health | 7.9% |
| No health insurance | 11.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.0% |
| Visited dentist | 70.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.5% |
| Teeth loss | 9.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,048 | 7.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.2% |
| Under 18 | 9.6% |
| 18–64 years | 9.1% |
| 65 and over | 33.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 82.6% |
| Public insurance | 24.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 18,244 | 95.5% |
| Spanish | 112 | 0.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 77 | 0.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 22 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 13 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 18,963 | 98.1% |
| Born in same state | 18,839 | 97.1% |
| Born in different state | 13,767 | 72.0% |
| Foreign born | 124 | 1.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 397 | 1.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 242 | 24.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,689 | 13.9% |
| Italian | 2,328 | 12% |
| Dutch | 1,537 | 7.9% |
| Polish | 986 | 5.1% |
| Arab | 578 | 3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 284 | 1.5% |
| German | 35 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 31 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 15 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.0% |
| Internet access | 95.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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