City

Bellwood, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Butler County  ·  Nebraska

👥971Population
💰$73,958Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂43.5Median Age
🏠$150,800Median Home Value▼ 46% below avg
🎓31.3%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊2.8%Unemployment▼ 43% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.4% Female 44.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.9%Hispanic: 0.5%Other: 5.5%Race
White93.9%
Hispanic0.5%
Other5.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
23%
18–24
3%
25–44
21%
45–64
33%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty9.4% ≈ Avg
College Grads31.3% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment2.8% ▼ 43% below avg
No HS Diploma11 (1.7%)
HS Graduate295 (44.4%)
Some College92 (13.9%)
Associates58 (8.7%)
Bachelors127 (19.1%)
Graduate Degree81 (12.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 44.4%Some College: 13.9%Associates: 8.7%Bachelors: 19.1%Graduate: 12.2%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad44.4%
Some College13.9%
Associates8.7%
Bachelors19.1%
Graduate12.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.1%Renter: 7.9%Tenure
Owner92.1%
Renter7.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,958 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$150,800 ▼ 46% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$735/mo
Total Housing Units552
Vacant Units145

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
0%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
99%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
63%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
64%
About Bellwood, NE

Bellwood is a city in Nebraska, located in Butler County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 971 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.5 years.

Economically, Bellwood is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,958 is near the national average. Approximately 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Bellwood is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $150,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $735 per month. Homeownership is high at 92.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bellwood is moderately educated. 31.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.92%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bellwood
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68624 971 $73,958 $150,800 $735 2.8% 31.3% 92.1%