City

Broken Bow, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Custer County  ·  Nebraska

👥4,573Population
💰$65,826Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂41.7Median Age
🏠$151,400Median Home Value▼ 46% below avg
🎓40.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.6%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.4% Female 51.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91%Hispanic: 4.6%Black: 1%Asian: 0.2%Other: 2.8%Race
White91.0%
Hispanic4.6%
Black1.0%
Asian0.2%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
21%
18–24
5%
25–44
24%
45–64
23%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty11.0% ▲ 10% above avg
College Grads40.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.6% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma55 (1.8%)
HS Graduate903 (29.7%)
Some College450 (14.8%)
Associates400 (13.2%)
Bachelors487 (16%)
Graduate Degree743 (24.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 29.7%Some College: 14.8%Associates: 13.2%Bachelors: 16%Graduate: 24.5%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad29.7%
Some College14.8%
Associates13.2%
Bachelors16.0%
Graduate24.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.3%Renter: 35.7%Tenure
Owner64.3%
Renter35.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,826 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$151,400 ▼ 46% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$833/mo
Total Housing Units2,297
Vacant Units373

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
71%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
2%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
65%
About Broken Bow, NE

Broken Bow is a city in Nebraska, located in Custer County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,573 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.7 years.

Economically, Broken Bow is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,826 is near the national average. Approximately 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Broken Bow is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $151,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $833 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Broken Bow is well-educated. 40.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.95%).

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

ZIP Codes in Broken Bow
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68822 4,573 $65,826 $151,400 $833 4.6% 40.5% 64.3%