City

Center, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Knox County  ·  Nebraska

👥294Population
💰$61,250Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂21.9Median Age
🏠$109,400Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓34.8%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
📊19.9%Unemployment▲ 306% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.6% Female 53.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 71.4%Hispanic: 9.5%Race
White71.4%
Hispanic9.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
16%
18–24
30%
25–44
20%
45–64
16%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age21.9 yrs
Avg HH Size4.47
Below Poverty40.1% ▲ 301% above avg
College Grads34.8% ▼ 10% below avg
Unemployment19.9% ▲ 306% above avg
HS Graduate41 (36.6%)
Some College16 (14.3%)
Associates16 (14.3%)
Bachelors32 (28.6%)
Graduate Degree7 (6.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 36.6%Some College: 14.3%Associates: 14.3%Bachelors: 28.6%Graduate: 6.3%Edu
HS Grad36.6%
Some College14.3%
Associates14.3%
Bachelors28.6%
Graduate6.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.8%Renter: 17.2%Tenure
Owner82.8%
Renter17.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
28%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,250 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$109,400 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$820/mo
Total Housing Units86
Vacant Units22

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
46%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
2%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
10%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
68%
About Center, NE

Center is a city in Nebraska, located in Knox County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 294 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 21.9 years.

Economically, Center is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,250 is below the national average. Approximately 40.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 19.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Center is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $109,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $820 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Center is moderately educated. 34.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (71.43%).

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

ZIP Codes in Center
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68724 294 $61,250 $109,400 $820 19.9% 34.8% 82.8%