City

Belden, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Cedar County  ·  Nebraska

👥238Population
💰$64,213Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂24.7Median Age
🏠$111,600Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓40.2%College Grads≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 58.8% Female 41.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.7%Hispanic: 3.8%Race
White93.7%
Hispanic3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
17%
18–24
32%
25–44
11%
45–64
20%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age24.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.11
Below Poverty10.9% ▲ 9% above avg
College Grads40.2% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate32 (31.4%)
Some College9 (8.8%)
Associates20 (19.6%)
Bachelors24 (23.5%)
Graduate Degree17 (16.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 31.4%Some College: 8.8%Associates: 19.6%Bachelors: 23.5%Graduate: 16.7%Edu
HS Grad31.4%
Some College8.8%
Associates19.6%
Bachelors23.5%
Graduate16.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 61.1%Renter: 38.9%Tenure
Owner61.1%
Renter38.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,213 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$111,600 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$678/mo
Total Housing Units126
Vacant Units13

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
40%
$75k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
52%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
9%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
12%
2000+
72%
About Belden, NE

Belden is a city in Nebraska, located in Cedar County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 238 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 24.7 years.

Economically, Belden is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,213 is below the national average. Approximately 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Belden is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $111,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $678 per month. Homeownership is high at 61.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Belden is well-educated. 40.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.7%).

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

ZIP Codes in Belden
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68717 238 $64,213 $111,600 $678 0.0% 40.2% 61.1%