City

Bancroft, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Cuming County  ·  Nebraska

👥993Population
💰$60,515Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂41.1Median Age
🏠$115,300Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓38.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.4%Unemployment▼ 71% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.7%Hispanic: 1%Asian: 1%Other: 1.6%Race
White94.7%
Hispanic1.0%
Asian1.0%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
18%
18–24
3%
25–44
22%
45–64
20%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.14
Below Poverty13.2% ▲ 32% above avg
College Grads38.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.4% ▼ 71% below avg
HS Graduate283 (40.7%)
Some College47 (6.8%)
Associates100 (14.4%)
Bachelors102 (14.7%)
Graduate Degree163 (23.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 40.7%Some College: 6.8%Associates: 14.4%Bachelors: 14.7%Graduate: 23.5%Edu
HS Grad40.7%
Some College6.8%
Associates14.4%
Bachelors14.7%
Graduate23.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.7%Renter: 23.3%Tenure
Owner76.7%
Renter23.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,515 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$115,300 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$838/mo
Total Housing Units499
Vacant Units36

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
63%
About Bancroft, NE

Bancroft is a city in Nebraska, located in Cuming County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 993 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.1 years.

Economically, Bancroft is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,515 is below the national average. Approximately 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Bancroft is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $115,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $838 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bancroft is moderately educated. 38.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.66%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bancroft
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68004 993 $60,515 $115,300 $838 1.4% 38.1% 76.7%