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Hamilton County, NE
8 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in Hamilton County, Nebraska.
Population
9,464
Land area
542sq mi
People per sq mi
17
ZIP codes
6
Cities and towns in Hamilton County
Hamilton County at a glance
- Hamilton County is 32% less dense than Nebraska as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $83,994 a year, 10% more than the Nebraska figure of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $253,700 (6% above Nebraska) and median rent is $794 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Aurora (4,664), Hampton (653) and Giltner (457).
Local data for Hamilton County, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hamilton County, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$83,994
Poverty rate
5.2%
Median home value
$253,700
Prices +5.4% in a year
Median rent
$794/mo
Homeownership
83.0%
Bachelor's or higher
31.3%
Median age
42.0
Average commute
20.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,037), Irish Americans (930), Swedish Americans (431).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.1%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,155
3,974 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$72,727
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$71.6M
FY 2026, $7,597 per person
PPP loans
$35.6M
955 loans, 3,481 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$37.2K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Hamilton County, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.4%
- Carpooled9.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home8.5%
Average one-way commute: 20.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hamilton County, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
587
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
20
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 15°F
30.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hamilton County, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.7%
U.S. 33.3% +7.4 pts
Diabetes
10.5%
U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts
Smoking
12.5%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
7.5%
U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Hamilton County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Hamilton County, NE?
- Aurora is the largest city or town in Hamilton County, with about 4,664 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Hamilton County?
- Hamilton County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 68818, 68841, 68843, 68846, 68854.
- What is the population of Hamilton County, NE?
- About 9,464 people live in Hamilton County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Hamilton County?
- Hamilton County borders Hall County, Adams County, York County, Merrick County, Clay County, Polk County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023