City

Arnold, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Custer County  ·  Nebraska

👥1,145Population
💰$65,556Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂37.7Median Age
🏠$134,900Median Home Value▼ 52% below avg
🎓41.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.5%Unemployment▼ 70% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.6%Hispanic: 6.1%Other: 2.3%Race
White90.6%
Hispanic6.1%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
14%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
22%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.60
Below Poverty4.2% ▼ 58% below avg
College Grads41.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.5% ▼ 70% below avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.7%)
HS Graduate208 (30.1%)
Some College114 (16.5%)
Associates76 (11%)
Bachelors110 (15.9%)
Graduate Degree177 (25.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 30.1%Some College: 16.5%Associates: 11%Bachelors: 15.9%Graduate: 25.7%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad30.1%
Some College16.5%
Associates11.0%
Bachelors15.9%
Graduate25.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.9%Renter: 29.1%Tenure
Owner70.9%
Renter29.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,556 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$134,900 ▼ 52% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$765/mo
Total Housing Units467
Vacant Units27

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
15%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
34%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
60%
About Arnold, NE

Arnold is a city in Nebraska, located in Custer County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,145 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.7 years.

Economically, Arnold is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,556 is near the national average. Approximately 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Arnold is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $134,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $765 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Arnold is well-educated. 41.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.57%).

Arnold, NE offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Nebraska.

ZIP Codes in Arnold
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
69120 1,145 $65,556 $134,900 $765 1.5% 41.6% 70.9%