County

Boyd County, NE

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Nebraska

👥1,787Population
💰$62,962Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂53.0Median Age
🏠$101,548Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓32.6%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 60% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.7% Female 46.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.5%Hispanic: 4.4%Black: 0.6%Other: 0.7%Race
White92.5%
Hispanic4.4%
Black0.6%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
5%
25–44
18%
45–64
25%
65+
18%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.13
Below Poverty9.6% ≈ Avg
College Grads32.6% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 60% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.2%)
HS Graduate561 (42.3%)
Some College144 (10.9%)
Associates176 (13.3%)
Bachelors188 (14.2%)
Graduate Degree253 (19.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 42.3%Some College: 10.9%Associates: 13.3%Bachelors: 14.2%Graduate: 19.1%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad42.3%
Some College10.9%
Associates13.3%
Bachelors14.2%
Graduate19.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.6%Renter: 16.4%Tenure
Owner83.6%
Renter16.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
28%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,962 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$101,548 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$643/mo
Total Housing Units1,267
Vacant Units428

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
75%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
13%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
63%
15–30 min
14%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
69%
About Boyd County, NE

Boyd County is located in Nebraska and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 1,787 residents. With a median age of 53.01, it is a mature county.

Boyd County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $62,961 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.0%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 9.6% is near the national average.

Housing in Boyd County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $101,548 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $642. Homeownership rates are high at 83.6%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Boyd County are primarily White (92.5%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 32.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Boyd County, NE is a solidly middle-class area in Nebraska. The 5 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Boyd County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
68719 Bristow 164 $137,537 $182,400 — 0.0% 13.6%
68722 Butte 478 $57,857 $70,000 $608 6.1% 49.0%
68746 Lynch 277 $38,750 $65,700 $573 1.3% 39.0%
68755 Naper 319 $58,500 $106,800 — 0.0% 17.4%
68777 Spencer 549 $59,938 $119,900 $708 0.4% 29.5%

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