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Nance County, NE
3 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Nance County, Nebraska.
Population
3,324
Land area
442sq mi
People per sq mi
8
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Nance County
Nance County at a glance
- Nance County is 71% less dense than Nebraska as a whole.
- The median household income is $65,179, 15% below the Nebraska median of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $132,000 (45% below Nebraska) and median rent is $807 a month.
- Its largest cities are Fullerton (1,346), Genoa (860) and Belgrade (224).
Local data for Nance County, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Nance County, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,179
Poverty rate
16.6%
Median home value
$132,000
Median rent
$807/mo
Homeownership
72.9%
Bachelor's or higher
20.1%
Median age
43.1
Average commute
22.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,246), Polish Americans (580), Irish Americans (389).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.4%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,968
921 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,804
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$19.92M
FY 2026, $5,894 per person
PPP loans
$15.94M
808 loans, 1,598 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$22.63K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Nance County, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.5%
- Carpooled8.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.0%
- Worked from home6.0%
Average one-way commute: 22.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Nance County, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
390
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
8
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 13°F
27.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Nance County, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.0%
U.S. 33.3% +7.7 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
16.5%
U.S. 12.8% +3.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Nance County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Nance County, NE?
- Fullerton is the largest city or town in Nance County, with about 1,346 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Nance County?
- Nance County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 68623, 68638, 68640, 68864.
- What is the population of Nance County, NE?
- About 3,324 people live in Nance County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Nance County?
- Nance County borders Platte County, Merrick County, Howard County, Boone County, Greeley County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023