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Fillmore County, NE
8 cities and towns and 7 ZIP codes in Fillmore County, Nebraska.
Population
5,541
Land area
575sq mi
People per sq mi
10
ZIP codes
7
Cities and towns in Fillmore County
Fillmore County at a glance
- Fillmore County is 63% less dense than Nebraska as a whole.
- The median household income is $76,295, close to the Nebraska median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $151,000 (37% below Nebraska) and median rent is $716 a month.
- Its largest cities are Geneva (2,193), Fairmont (635) and Exeter (562).
Local data for Fillmore County, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fillmore County, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$76,295
Poverty rate
8.8%
Median home value
$151,000
Prices +10.9% in a year
Median rent
$716/mo
Homeownership
80.4%
Bachelor's or higher
22.9%
Median age
46.1
Average commute
21.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,947), Irish Americans (564), Swedish Americans (174).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
1.9%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,416
2,378 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$79,223
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$65.7M
FY 2026, $11,842 per person
PPP loans
$23.3M
854 loans, 2,345 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$19.1K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Fillmore County, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.5%
- Carpooled11.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.9%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home7.5%
Average one-way commute: 21.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fillmore County, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
585
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
5
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 17°F
28.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone17 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fillmore County, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.1%
U.S. 33.3% +8.8 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.0%
U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Fillmore County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Fillmore County, NE?
- Geneva is the largest city or town in Fillmore County, with about 2,193 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Fillmore County?
- Fillmore County includes 7 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 68351, 68354, 68361, 68365, 68416.
- What is the population of Fillmore County, NE?
- About 5,541 people live in Fillmore County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Fillmore County?
- Fillmore County borders Seward County, Saline County, York County, Jefferson County, Clay County, Thayer County, Nuckolls County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023