City

Chadron, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Dawes County  ·  Nebraska

👥6,445Population
💰$53,738Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂29.4Median Age
🏠$160,800Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓49.4%College Grads▲ 28% above avg
📊1.6%Unemployment▼ 68% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.7% Female 53.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.9%Hispanic: 4.8%Black: 1.7%Asian: 1.2%Other: 5.1%Race
White84.9%
Hispanic4.8%
Black1.7%
Asian1.2%
Other5.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
12%
18–24
24%
25–44
23%
45–64
18%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age29.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.16
Below Poverty12.6% ▲ 26% above avg
College Grads49.4% ▲ 28% above avg
Unemployment1.6% ▼ 68% below avg
No HS Diploma11 (0.3%)
HS Graduate864 (24.8%)
Some College422 (12.1%)
Associates468 (13.4%)
Bachelors470 (13.5%)
Graduate Degree1,255 (36%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 24.8%Some College: 12.1%Associates: 13.4%Bachelors: 13.5%Graduate: 36%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad24.8%
Some College12.1%
Associates13.4%
Bachelors13.5%
Graduate36.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 60.9%Renter: 39.1%Tenure
Owner60.9%
Renter39.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
27%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,738 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$160,800 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,038/mo
Total Housing Units3,053
Vacant Units445

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
32%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
10%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
81%
15–30 min
6%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
63%
About Chadron, NE

Chadron is a city in Nebraska, located in Dawes County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,445 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 29.4 years.

Economically, Chadron is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,738 is below the national average. Approximately 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Chadron is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $160,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,038 per month. Homeownership is high at 60.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Chadron is well-educated. 49.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (84.87%).

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

ZIP Codes in Chadron
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
69337 6,445 $53,738 $160,800 $1,038 1.6% 49.4% 60.9%