City

Bruning, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Thayer County  ·  Nebraska

👥520Population
💰$73,125Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂33.7Median Age
🏠$134,100Median Home Value▼ 52% below avg
🎓50.2%College Grads▲ 30% above avg
📊1.4%Unemployment▼ 71% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.4%Hispanic: 4.8%Other: 5.8%Race
White89.4%
Hispanic4.8%
Other5.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
17%
18–24
18%
25–44
27%
45–64
19%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.7 yrs
Avg HH Size3.01
Below Poverty7.1% ▼ 29% below avg
College Grads50.2% ▲ 30% above avg
Unemployment1.4% ▼ 71% below avg
HS Graduate86 (30.6%)
Some College22 (7.8%)
Associates32 (11.4%)
Bachelors47 (16.7%)
Graduate Degree94 (33.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 30.6%Some College: 7.8%Associates: 11.4%Bachelors: 16.7%Graduate: 33.5%Edu
HS Grad30.6%
Some College7.8%
Associates11.4%
Bachelors16.7%
Graduate33.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.4%Renter: 15.6%Tenure
Owner84.4%
Renter15.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
33%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,125 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$134,100 ▼ 52% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$669/mo
Total Housing Units191
Vacant Units18

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
1%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
62%
About Bruning, NE

Bruning is a city in Nebraska, located in Thayer County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 520 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.7 years.

Economically, Bruning is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,125 is near the national average. Approximately 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Bruning is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $134,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $669 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bruning is well-educated. 50.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (89.42%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bruning
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68322 520 $73,125 $134,100 $669 1.4% 50.2% 84.4%