City

Bayard, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Morrill County  ·  Nebraska

👥2,360Population
💰$62,350Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂41.3Median Age
🏠$124,900Median Home Value▼ 55% below avg
🎓40.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 34% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.8%Hispanic: 15.2%Asian: 0.6%Other: 3.3%Race
White79.8%
Hispanic15.2%
Asian0.6%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
16%
18–24
10%
25–44
21%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty9.0% ▼ 10% below avg
College Grads40.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 34% below avg
No HS Diploma9 (0.6%)
HS Graduate455 (30.1%)
Some College254 (16.8%)
Associates190 (12.5%)
Bachelors253 (16.7%)
Graduate Degree353 (23.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 30.1%Some College: 16.8%Associates: 12.5%Bachelors: 16.7%Graduate: 23.3%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad30.1%
Some College16.8%
Associates12.5%
Bachelors16.7%
Graduate23.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.7%Renter: 12.4%Tenure
Owner87.7%
Renter12.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,350 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$124,900 ▼ 55% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$589/mo
Total Housing Units1,080
Vacant Units173

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

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

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
62%
About Bayard, NE

Bayard is a city in Nebraska, located in Morrill County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,360 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.3 years.

Economically, Bayard is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,350 is below the national average. Approximately 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Bayard is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $124,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $589 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bayard is well-educated. 40.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (79.79%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bayard
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
69334 2,360 $62,350 $124,900 $589 3.2% 40.0% 87.7%