City

Brainard, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Butler County  ·  Nebraska

👥511Population
💰$100,313Median HH Income▲ 31% above avg
🎂54.9Median Age
🏠$183,600Median Home Value▼ 34% below avg
🎓42.4%College Grads▲ 9% above avg
📊0.3%Unemployment▼ 93% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.2% Female 52.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.1%Hispanic: 2.4%Other: 0.6%Race
White97.1%
Hispanic2.4%
Other0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
4%
25–44
18%
45–64
32%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.25
Below Poverty3.1% ▼ 69% below avg
College Grads42.4% ▲ 9% above avg
Unemployment0.3% ▼ 93% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.3%)
HS Graduate150 (38.1%)
Some College43 (10.9%)
Associates33 (8.4%)
Bachelors82 (20.8%)
Graduate Degree85 (21.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 38.1%Some College: 10.9%Associates: 8.4%Bachelors: 20.8%Graduate: 21.6%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad38.1%
Some College10.9%
Associates8.4%
Bachelors20.8%
Graduate21.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.4%Renter: 10.6%Tenure
Owner89.4%
Renter10.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
24%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$100,313 ▲ 31% above avg
Median Home Value$183,600 ▼ 34% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$700/mo
Total Housing Units264
Vacant Units37

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
17%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
69%
About Brainard, NE

Brainard is a city in Nebraska, located in Butler County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 511 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.9 years.

Economically, Brainard is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $100,313 is above the national average. Approximately 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Brainard is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $183,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $700 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Brainard is well-educated. 42.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (97.06%).

Brainard, NE offers residents above-average earning potential within Nebraska.

ZIP Codes in Brainard
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68626 511 $100,313 $183,600 $700 0.3% 42.4% 89.4%