City

Bassett, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Rock County  ·  Nebraska

👥1,139Population
💰$57,500Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂43.6Median Age
🏠$122,200Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓42.8%College Grads▲ 10% above avg
📊1.4%Unemployment▼ 72% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.7% Female 52.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.4%Hispanic: 0.5%Black: 0.2%Race
White98.4%
Hispanic0.5%
Black0.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
22%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.15
Below Poverty10.1% ≈ Avg
College Grads42.8% ▲ 10% above avg
Unemployment1.4% ▼ 72% below avg
No HS Diploma8 (1%)
HS Graduate268 (34%)
Some College39 (4.9%)
Associates136 (17.3%)
Bachelors85 (10.8%)
Graduate Degree252 (32%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 34%Some College: 4.9%Associates: 17.3%Bachelors: 10.8%Graduate: 32%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad34.0%
Some College4.9%
Associates17.3%
Bachelors10.8%
Graduate32.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.7%Renter: 27.3%Tenure
Owner72.7%
Renter27.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,500 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$122,200 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$608/mo
Total Housing Units729
Vacant Units223

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
63%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
3%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
56%
About Bassett, NE

Bassett is a city in Nebraska, located in Rock County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,139 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.6 years.

Economically, Bassett is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,500 is below the national average. Approximately 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Bassett is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $122,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $608 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bassett is well-educated. 42.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (98.42%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bassett
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68714 1,139 $57,500 $122,200 $608 1.4% 42.8% 72.7%