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Humphrey, NE

City in Platte County, Nebraska. ZIP codes: 68642.

Population

713

Land area

0.5sq mi

People per sq mi

1,374

ZIP codes

1

Humphrey and its ZIP codes

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Humphrey at a glance

  • Humphrey is about 53 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $73,977 a year, 3% less than the Nebraska figure of $76,475.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $231,300 (3% below Nebraska) and median rent is $721 a month.

Local data for Humphrey, NE

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Humphrey, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$73,977

Poverty rate

6.9%

Median home value

$231,300

Median rent

$721/mo

Homeownership

90.4%

Bachelor's or higher

31.5%

Median age

34.9

Average commute

20.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (391), Polish Americans (86), Irish Americans (28).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Platte County. PPP loans are for Humphrey.

Details

Unemployment rate

2.3%

Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$57,541

19,915 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$61,482

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$213M

FY 2026, $6,204 per person

PPP loans

$11M

452 loans, 1,051 jobs reported

Platte County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Humphrey, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone82.6%
  • Carpooled4.7%
  • Public transit0.3%
  • Walked5.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home7.4%

Average one-way commute: 20.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Humphrey, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: hail

Storm events since 1996

651

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

114

0.7% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

85° / 10°F

28.2 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Humphrey, NE, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

38.6%

U.S. 33.3% +5.3 pts

Diabetes

9.9%

U.S. 12.1% -2.2 pts

Smoking

12.2%

U.S. 12.8% -0.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.9%

U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts

ZIP codes in Humphrey

1 in or overlapping Humphrey. Population shown

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Cities near Humphrey

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
CornleaVillage4.2 mi0.1
TarnovVillage5.1 mi0
CrestonVillage6.5 mi0.2
MadisonCity9.8 mi1.2
Platte CenterVillage10 mi0.3
LindsayVillage11 mi0.5
LeighVillage13 mi0.6
LakeviewCensus-designated place14 mi0.4
Newman GroveCity16 mi0.5
MonroeVillage16 mi0.2
ColumbusCity19 mi10.6
ClarksonCity19 mi0.8
DuncanVillage21 mi0.5
St. EdwardCity21 mi0.7
GenoaCity21 mi0.8
Battle CreekCity22 mi0.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Humphrey, NE in?
Humphrey is in Platte County, Nebraska.
What ZIP codes are in Humphrey, NE?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Humphrey include 68642.
What is the population of Humphrey, NE?
About 713 people live in Humphrey, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Humphrey?
Nearby places include Cornlea (4.2 mi), Tarnov (5.1 mi), Creston (6.5 mi), Madison (9.8 mi), Platte Center (10 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023