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County ProfileNE

Polk County

Population: 5,214 · 4 ZIP codes

Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.

People
Total population
5,214
People
Median age
43.4
Housing
Total households
2,114
Income
Median household income
$69,768
Housing
Total housing units
2,531
Employment
Employment rate
66.4%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
20%
Healthcare
Insured population
94.5%
County details
Local time 04:22:01(CT)
NamePolk
Total ZIP codes4total
ZIP codes (by type)
4 Standard
Area code308, 402, 531
TimezoneCentral Time (CT)
Coordinates41.1879253, -97.5706627
Land area438.8 sq miles(1,136.6 km²)

Map of Polk county, Nebraska with ZIP codes

Map of Polk County, Nebraska and ZIP codes

Cities and Communities in Polk County

Compare the largest cities in Polk County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.

CityPopulation
Median incomeHousehold
ZIP codes
Stromsburg1,143$58,9881ZIPs
Osceola875$81,2501ZIPs
Shelby710$72,9551ZIPs
Polk346$55,0001ZIPs

Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.

ZIP Codes in Polk County

Review the most populated postal areas across Polk County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.

ZIPCity
Median incomeHousehold
Population (ZIP)
68666Stromsburg$63,5291,521
68651Osceola$78,4871,342
68662Shelby$89,7061,202
68654Polk$64,643601

Data Sources & Citations

The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:

  • United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
  • United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS