City

Barneston, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Gage County  ·  Nebraska

👥107Population
💰$45,625Median HH Income▼ 40% below avg
🎂61.3Median Age
🏠$29,600Median Home Value▼ 89% below avg
🎓14.1%College Grads▼ 64% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.7% Female 52.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 70.1%Race
White70.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
11%
25–44
7%
45–64
53%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age61.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty12.2% ▲ 22% above avg
College Grads14.1% ▼ 64% below avg
No HS Diploma9 (9.8%)
HS Graduate11 (12%)
Some College43 (46.7%)
Associates16 (17.4%)
Bachelors11 (12%)
Graduate Degree2 (2.2%)

Education

No HS: 9.8%HS Grad: 12%Some College: 46.7%Associates: 17.4%Bachelors: 12%Graduate: 2.2%Edu
No HS9.8%
HS Grad12.0%
Some College46.7%
Associates17.4%
Bachelors12.0%
Graduate2.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.2%Renter: 12.8%Tenure
Owner87.2%
Renter12.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
66%
$50k–$100k
34%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,625 ▼ 40% below avg
Median Home Value$29,600 ▼ 89% below avg
Home/Income Ratio0.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units54
Vacant Units7

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
23%
$100k–$150k
27%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
9%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
38%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
12%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
79%
About Barneston, NE

Barneston is a city in Nebraska, located in Gage County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 107 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 61.3 years.

Economically, Barneston is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,625 is below the national average. Approximately 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Barneston is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $29,600, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 87.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Barneston is less-educated. 14.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (70.09%).

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

ZIP Codes in Barneston
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68309 107 $45,625 $29,600 0.0% 14.1% 87.2%