County

Burt County, NE

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Nebraska

👥6,803Population
💰$60,762Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂44.1Median Age
🏠$134,461Median Home Value▼ 52% below avg
🎓40.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 46% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.3% Female 49.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.9%Hispanic: 3.2%Black: 0.5%Asian: 1%Other: 3.3%Race
White90.9%
Hispanic3.2%
Black0.5%
Asian1.0%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty13.4% ▲ 34% above avg
College Grads40.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 46% below avg
No HS Diploma65 (1.4%)
HS Graduate1,434 (32%)
Some College599 (13.4%)
Associates615 (13.7%)
Bachelors564 (12.6%)
Graduate Degree1,206 (26.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 32%Some College: 13.4%Associates: 13.7%Bachelors: 12.6%Graduate: 26.9%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad32.0%
Some College13.4%
Associates13.7%
Bachelors12.6%
Graduate26.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.6%Renter: 23.4%Tenure
Owner76.6%
Renter23.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,762 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$134,460 ▼ 52% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$704/mo
Total Housing Units3,288
Vacant Units458

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
68%
About Burt County, NE

Burt County is located in Nebraska and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 6,803 residents. With a median age of 44.1, it is a middle-aged county.

Burt County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $60,761 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.7%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 13.4% is above the national average.

Housing in Burt County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $134,460 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $703. Homeownership rates are high at 76.6%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Burt County are primarily White (90.89%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 40.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Burt 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 Burt County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
68019 Craig 441 $50,625 $135,200 $1,083 0.4% 45.6%
68020 Decatur 655 $51,250 $86,400 $525 12.7% 31.9%
68038 Lyons 1,267 $48,199 $114,800 $720 1.9% 34.7%
68045 Oakland 2,191 $76,842 $171,300 $693 0.4% 47.1%
68061 Tekamah 2,249 $56,932 $123,500 $683 2.8% 37.8%