Wheeler County, NE ZIP Codes
Nebraska (NE) · 2 ZIP codes · 2 cities
2
ZIP codes
795
population (2021)
-2.8%
pop change since 2010
31183
FIPS code
Wheeler County ZIP code map
About Wheeler County
Wheeler County is located in Nebraska and contains 2 ZIP codes across 2 cities and communities.
The county's population was 795 as of 2021,
a decrease of
2.8% from 818 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Wheeler County is 31183.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 795 |
| 2010 population | 818 |
| Change | -2.8% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Nebraska |
| FIPS code | 31183 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Wheeler County
ZIP codes for Wheeler County, NE (2)
Demographics & statistics
625
Population
54.3
Median age
$60,747
Median household income
$35,933
Per capita income
$115,350
Median home value
$510
Median monthly rent
78.6%
Home ownership
12.4%
Poverty rate
1.3%
Unemployment
407
Housing units
22.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
32
Under 5
32
11
5–9
11
10
10–14
10
6
15–19
7
5
20–24
5
30
25–34
31
22
35–44
23
39
45–54
40
9
55–59
10
37
60–64
38
62
65–74
63
30
75–84
30
16
85+
16
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 113 | 17.1% |
| 18 and over | 512 | 83.0% |
| 65 and over | 217 | 35.0% |
| Median age | 54.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
97%
Hispanic or Latino
1.4%
Two or more races
1.3%
Asian
0.2%
Other race
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 615 | 97% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 | 1.4% |
| Two or more races | 8 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.2% |
| Other race | 1 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
2.6%
$10k–$15k
3.8%
$15k–$25k
15.8%
$25k–$35k
11.4%
$35k–$50k
14.6%
$50k–$75k
15.7%
$75k–$100k
11.5%
$100k–$150k
15.1%
$150k–$200k
5.5%
$200k+
4.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 15.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.5% |
| $200k+ | 4.1% |
| Median income | $60,747 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
23.3%
$50k–$100k
29.3%
$100k–$150k
12.6%
$150k–$200k
5.6%
$200k–$300k
21.9%
$300k–$500k
7.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $115,350 |
| Median rent / month | $510 |
| Owner occupied | 78.6% |
| Renter occupied | 21.4% |
| Vacant | 34.8% |
| Single-family detached | 78.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 18.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.12 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 24.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 23.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 14.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 41.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.2% |
| 3 or more | 42.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 1.8% |
| Electricity | 38.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 50.3% |
| Wood | 6.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 147 | 52.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 9 | 3.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 61 | 23.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 59 | 21.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 41 | 14.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 152 | 54.9% |
| Average household size | 2.25 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 24.0% | 9.6% |
| Married | 60.4% | 65.7% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 11.8% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 12.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.6%
Some HS, no diploma
2.2%
HS graduate
28.4%
Some college, no degree
34.9%
Associate's degree
11.1%
Bachelor's degree
15.6%
Graduate / professional
7.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 97.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 22.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 12 | 11.5% |
| Kindergarten | 5 | 3.4% |
| Elementary school | 37 | 46.1% |
| High school | 13 | 11.0% |
| College / grad school | 35 | 28.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
36.3%
Education & healthcare
31.0%
Construction
9.2%
Manufacturing
6.1%
Transportation & utilities
5.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.2%
Other services
2.7%
Finance & real estate
1.6%
Public administration
1.6%
Professional & management
1.6%
Wholesale trade
0.6%
Retail trade
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 43.9% |
| Service | 11.6% |
| Sales & office | 7.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 25.7% |
| Production & transportation | 11.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 45.5% |
| Government | 22.9% |
| Self-employed | 30.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 1.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 72.5% |
| Carpool | 3.0% |
| Public transit | 0.8% |
| Walk | 10.3% |
| Other means | 0.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 16.7 |
Poverty
All people
12.4%
Under 18 years
19.1%
18 and over
9.7%
Married-couple families
7.4%
Female-led households
100.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 46.4% |
| Retirement income | 8.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 6.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 41.4% |
| High cholesterol | 38.4% |
| Heart disease | 9.1% |
| Stroke | 4.2% |
| Asthma | 8.7% |
| Arthritis | 31.5% |
| Kidney disease | 3.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.7% |
| Cancer | 9.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.7% |
| No physical activity | 26.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.1% |
| Poor mental health | 11.4% |
| Poor physical health | 11.5% |
| No health insurance | 12.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.8% |
| Visited dentist | 61.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.5% |
| Teeth loss | 13.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 47 | 9.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 17.8% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 5.9% |
| 65 and over | 42.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 61.3% |
| Public insurance | 41.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 25.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 561 | 90.9% |
| Spanish | 1 | 0.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 1 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 624 | 99.8% |
| Born in same state | 624 | 99.8% |
| Born in different state | 505 | 80.9% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1 | 0.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 127 | 20.3% |
| Polish | 39 | 6.2% |
| French | 38 | 6.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 9 | 1.4% |
| Dutch | 8 | 1.3% |
| English | 7 | 1.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.9% |
| Internet access | 82.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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