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Frontier County, NE
5 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Frontier County, Nebraska.
Population
2,569
Land area
975sq mi
People per sq mi
3
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Frontier County
Frontier County at a glance
- Frontier County is 90% less dense than Nebraska as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $70,132 a year, 8% less than the Nebraska figure of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $149,800 (37% below Nebraska) and median rent is $666 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Curtis (769), Eustis (431) and Maywood (266).
Local data for Frontier County, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Frontier County, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,132
Poverty rate
11.4%
Median home value
$149,800
Prices +7.9% in a year
Median rent
$666/mo
Homeownership
74.0%
Bachelor's or higher
25.7%
Median age
43.7
Average commute
21.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (889), Irish Americans (344), Mexican Americans (104).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,237
764 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,453
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$27.2M
FY 2026, $10,783 per person
PPP loans
$10.5M
481 loans, 1,010 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$4,637
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Frontier County, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.9%
- Carpooled4.3%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked5.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home7.3%
Average one-way commute: 21.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Frontier County, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
615
Most often hail
July high / Jan low
91° / 14°F
21.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Frontier County, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.4%
U.S. 33.3% +4.1 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.0%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Frontier County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Frontier County, NE?
- Curtis is the largest city or town in Frontier County, with about 769 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Frontier County?
- Frontier County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 69025, 69028, 69029, 69038, 69042.
- What is the population of Frontier County, NE?
- About 2,569 people live in Frontier County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Frontier County?
- Frontier County borders Lincoln County, Dawson County, Red Willow County, Furnas County, Hitchcock County, Gosper County, Hayes County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023