Wayne County, NE ZIP Codes
Nebraska (NE) · 4 ZIP codes · 4 cities
4
ZIP codes
9,784
population (2021)
+2.0%
pop change since 2010
31179
FIPS code
Wayne County ZIP code map
About Wayne County
Wayne County is located in Nebraska and contains 4 ZIP codes across 4 cities and communities.
The county's population was 9,784 as of 2021,
an increase of
2% from 9,595 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Wayne County is 31179.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 9,784 |
| 2010 population | 9,595 |
| Change | +2.0% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Nebraska |
| FIPS code | 31179 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Wayne County
ZIP codes for Wayne County, NE (4)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68723 | Carroll | Wayne | View map |
| 68740 | Hoskins | Wayne | View map |
| 68787 | Wayne | Wayne | View map |
| 68790 | Winside | Wayne | View map |
Demographics & statistics
9,357
Population
28.7
Median age
$64,955
Median household income
$29,233
Per capita income
$176,100
Median home value
$896
Median monthly rent
79.7%
Home ownership
11.0%
Poverty rate
1.2%
Unemployment
2,610
Housing units
29.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
223
Under 5
222
204
5–9
202
337
10–14
335
662
15–19
659
674
20–24
670
430
25–34
428
492
35–44
490
400
45–54
397
242
55–59
241
290
60–64
289
410
65–74
408
198
75–84
196
129
85+
129
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,858 | 26.5% |
| 18 and over | 7,499 | 73.5% |
| 65 and over | 1,470 | 16.3% |
| Median age | 28.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
89.1%
Hispanic or Latino
3.6%
Two or more races
3.5%
Other race
1.7%
Black or African American
1.5%
Asian
0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,656 | 89.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 354 | 3.6% |
| Two or more races | 340 | 3.5% |
| Other race | 165 | 1.7% |
| Black or African American | 142 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 36 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 18 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.1%
$10k–$15k
6.7%
$15k–$25k
4.9%
$25k–$35k
6.3%
$35k–$50k
10.4%
$50k–$75k
23.3%
$75k–$100k
13.7%
$100k–$150k
21.0%
$150k–$200k
6.0%
$200k+
4.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 23.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.0% |
| $200k+ | 4.6% |
| Median income | $64,955 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.8%
$50k–$100k
16.6%
$100k–$150k
16.1%
$150k–$200k
22.5%
$200k–$300k
19.7%
$300k–$500k
12.6%
$500k–$1M
2.8%
$1M+
3.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $176,100 |
| Median rent / month | $896 |
| Owner occupied | 79.7% |
| Renter occupied | 20.3% |
| Vacant | 6.5% |
| Single-family detached | 88.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.6% |
| Mobile homes | 1.8% |
| Median rooms | 6.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.51 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 8.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 41.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 36.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 24.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.0% |
| 3 or more | 46.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 27.9% |
| Electricity | 20.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 29.3% |
| Fuel oil | 17.0% |
| Wood | 1.7% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,736 | 59.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 246 | 4.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 787 | 20.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 771 | 16.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 854 | 27.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,042 | 29.9% |
| Average household size | 2.46 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 26.7% | 27.9% |
| Married | 57.4% | 60.5% |
| Separated | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 5.5% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 5.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.0%
Some HS, no diploma
2.4%
HS graduate
32.8%
Some college, no degree
17.6%
Associate's degree
16.8%
Bachelor's degree
21.2%
Graduate / professional
8.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 29.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 75 | 5.0% |
| Kindergarten | 27 | 1.8% |
| Elementary school | 982 | 42.9% |
| High school | 416 | 23.2% |
| College / grad school | 2,145 | 27.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.9%
Manufacturing
12.4%
Agriculture & mining
11.8%
Transportation & utilities
8.7%
Retail trade
8.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.1%
Finance & real estate
7.0%
Construction
6.4%
Other services
5.4%
Professional & management
3.6%
Wholesale trade
2.6%
Public administration
1.8%
Information
1.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 36.8% |
| Service | 16.0% |
| Sales & office | 18.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.8% |
| Production & transportation | 20.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 73.2% |
| Government | 13.5% |
| Self-employed | 13.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.2% |
| Carpool | 8.0% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 4.9% |
| Other means | 0.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 17.4 |
Poverty
All people
11.0%
Under 18 years
9.1%
18 and over
11.5%
Married-couple families
5.4%
Female-led households
32.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 30.1% |
| Retirement income | 15.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 3.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 30.3% |
| High cholesterol | 30.4% |
| Heart disease | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 8.0% |
| Arthritis | 21.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.2% |
| Cancer | 6.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 24.0% |
| No physical activity | 19.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 27.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.8% |
| Poor mental health | 11.4% |
| Poor physical health | 8.0% |
| No health insurance | 12.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.9% |
| Visited dentist | 68.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.6% |
| Teeth loss | 10.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 404 | 5.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.6% |
| Under 18 | 6.9% |
| 18–64 years | 8.6% |
| 65 and over | 29.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 83.3% |
| Public insurance | 26.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 8,912 | 94.0% |
| Spanish | 145 | 0.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 145 | 0.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 8,923 | 97.6% |
| Born in same state | 8,809 | 96.8% |
| Born in different state | 6,006 | 78.6% |
| Foreign born | 114 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 434 | 2.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 106 | 40.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,611 | 17.2% |
| French | 603 | 6.4% |
| Arab | 259 | 2.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 177 | 1.9% |
| English | 153 | 1.6% |
| Polish | 127 | 1.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.0% |
| Internet access | 90.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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