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Johnson County, NE
5 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Johnson County, Nebraska.
Population
5,261
Land area
376sq mi
People per sq mi
14
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Johnson County
Johnson County at a glance
- Johnson County is 46% less dense than Nebraska as a whole.
- The median household income is $57,632, 25% below the Nebraska median of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $155,500 (35% below Nebraska) and median rent is $779 a month.
- Its largest cities are Tecumseh (1,882), Sterling (717) and Cook (328).
Local data for Johnson County, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Johnson County, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,632
Poverty rate
9.7%
Median home value
$155,500
Median rent
$779/mo
Homeownership
67.2%
Bachelor's or higher
17.7%
Median age
41.1
Average commute
26.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,843), Mexican Americans (387), Irish Americans (354).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,935
1,469 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,756
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$31.8M
FY 2026, $6,015 per person
PPP loans
$10.1M
484 loans, 1,158 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$3,833
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Johnson County, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.6%
- Carpooled9.2%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked4.5%
- Bicycle1.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.1%
- Worked from home9.4%
Average one-way commute: 26.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Johnson County, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
335
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
16
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 13°F
32.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Johnson County, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.1%
U.S. 33.3% +4.8 pts
Diabetes
11.6%
U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts
Smoking
15.6%
U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.3%
U.S. 11.1% +1.2 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Johnson County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Johnson County, NE?
- Tecumseh is the largest city or town in Johnson County, with about 1,882 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Johnson County?
- Johnson County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 68329, 68332, 68348, 68443, 68450.
- What is the population of Johnson County, NE?
- About 5,261 people live in Johnson County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Johnson County?
- Johnson County borders Lancaster County, Gage County, Otoe County, Nemaha County, Pawnee County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023