City

Brule, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Keith County  ·  Nebraska

👥751Population
💰$51,354Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂59.9Median Age
🏠$185,400Median Home Value▼ 33% below avg
🎓35.3%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊2.2%Unemployment▼ 55% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.5% Female 47.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.5%Hispanic: 5.3%Asian: 0.1%Other: 1.1%Race
White93.5%
Hispanic5.3%
Asian0.1%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
13%
45–64
26%
65+
22%

Key Indicators

Median Age59.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.07
Below Poverty9.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads35.3% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment2.2% ▼ 55% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.4%)
HS Graduate188 (34.1%)
Some College66 (12%)
Associates101 (18.3%)
Bachelors50 (9.1%)
Graduate Degree145 (26.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 34.1%Some College: 12%Associates: 18.3%Bachelors: 9.1%Graduate: 26.3%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad34.1%
Some College12.0%
Associates18.3%
Bachelors9.1%
Graduate26.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.7%Renter: 27.3%Tenure
Owner72.7%
Renter27.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,354 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$185,400 ▼ 33% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$827/mo
Total Housing Units628
Vacant Units265

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
37%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
47%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
59%
About Brule, NE

Brule is a city in Nebraska, located in Keith County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 751 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 59.9 years.

Economically, Brule is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,354 is below the national average. Approximately 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Brule is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $185,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $827 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Brule is moderately educated. 35.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.48%).

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

ZIP Codes in Brule
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
69127 751 $51,354 $185,400 $827 2.2% 35.3% 72.7%