City

Bertrand, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Phelps County  ·  Nebraska

👥1,129Population
💰$70,208Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂45.1Median Age
🏠$178,500Median Home Value▼ 36% below avg
🎓46.1%College Grads▲ 19% above avg
📊0.2%Unemployment▼ 96% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.7% Female 45.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95%Hispanic: 2.2%Black: 0.4%Other: 2.4%Race
White95.0%
Hispanic2.2%
Black0.4%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
21%
18–24
4%
25–44
19%
45–64
27%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty8.6% ▼ 14% below avg
College Grads46.1% ▲ 19% above avg
Unemployment0.2% ▼ 96% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.4%)
HS Graduate162 (21.8%)
Some College75 (10.1%)
Associates161 (21.6%)
Bachelors141 (19%)
Graduate Degree202 (27.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 21.8%Some College: 10.1%Associates: 21.6%Bachelors: 19%Graduate: 27.2%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad21.8%
Some College10.1%
Associates21.6%
Bachelors19.0%
Graduate27.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.3%Renter: 16.7%Tenure
Owner83.3%
Renter16.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,208 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$178,500 ▼ 36% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$658/mo
Total Housing Units503
Vacant Units49

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
48%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
60%
About Bertrand, NE

Bertrand is a city in Nebraska, located in Phelps County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,129 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.1 years.

Economically, Bertrand is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,208 is near the national average. Approximately 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Bertrand is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $178,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $658 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bertrand is well-educated. 46.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (95.04%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bertrand
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68927 1,129 $70,208 $178,500 $658 0.2% 46.1% 83.3%