City

Cairo, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Hall County  ·  Nebraska

👥1,585Population
💰$64,250Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂34.5Median Age
🏠$194,700Median Home Value▼ 30% below avg
🎓38.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.2%Unemployment▼ 75% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.4%Hispanic: 9.5%Black: 2%Other: 0.6%Race
White86.4%
Hispanic9.5%
Black2.0%
Other0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
24%
18–24
8%
25–44
26%
45–64
21%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty5.6% ▼ 44% below avg
College Grads38.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.2% ▼ 75% below avg
No HS Diploma22 (2.5%)
HS Graduate288 (32.4%)
Some College104 (11.7%)
Associates131 (14.7%)
Bachelors141 (15.8%)
Graduate Degree204 (22.9%)

Education

No HS: 2.5%HS Grad: 32.4%Some College: 11.7%Associates: 14.7%Bachelors: 15.8%Graduate: 22.9%Edu
No HS2.5%
HS Grad32.4%
Some College11.7%
Associates14.7%
Bachelors15.8%
Graduate22.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.1%Renter: 25.9%Tenure
Owner74.1%
Renter25.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
26%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,250 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$194,700 ▼ 30% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$809/mo
Total Housing Units646
Vacant Units13

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
52%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
67%
About Cairo, NE

Cairo is a city in Nebraska, located in Hall County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,585 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.5 years.

Economically, Cairo is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,250 is below the national average. Approximately 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Cairo is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $194,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $809 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cairo is moderately educated. 38.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (86.37%).

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

ZIP Codes in Cairo
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68824 1,585 $64,250 $194,700 $809 1.2% 38.8% 74.1%