Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.33 |
| Below Poverty | 7.7% ▼ 24% below avg |
| College Grads | 41.2% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 1.3% ▼ 73% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 73 (1.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,877 (35.8%) |
| Some College | 611 (11.6%) |
| Associates | 526 (10%) |
| Bachelors | 758 (14.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,402 (26.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $79,191 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $169,958 ▼ 39% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $787/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 3,837 |
| Vacant Units | 493 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Butler County is located in Nebraska and encompasses 10 ZIP codes spanning 10 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 7,906 residents. With a median age of 42.27, it is a middle-aged county.
Butler County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $79,191 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 1.3%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 7.7% is well below the national average.
Housing in Butler County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $169,958 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $787. Homeownership rates are high at 79.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Butler County are primarily White (92.3%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 41.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Butler County, NE is a middle-income area in Nebraska. The 10 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 | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68001 | Abie | 61 | $49,821 | $67,000 | — | 0.0% | 28.2% |
| 68624 | Bellwood | 971 | $73,958 | $150,800 | $735 | 2.8% | 31.3% |
| 68626 | Brainard | 511 | $100,313 | $183,600 | $700 | 0.3% | 42.4% |
| 68014 | Bruno | 313 | $86,250 | $125,000 | $771 | 0.0% | 39.8% |
| 68632 | David City | 3,877 | $74,375 | $177,400 | $735 | 0.6% | 43.5% |
| 68635 | Dwight | 449 | $81,964 | $204,800 | $789 | 0.0% | 42.9% |
| 68036 | Linwood | 480 | $61,250 | $145,800 | $1,115 | 0.0% | 47.9% |
| 68658 | Rising City | 628 | $98,750 | $176,000 | $567 | 1.8% | 43.0% |
| 68667 | Surprise | 136 | $116,250 | $300,000 | — | 2.8% | 21.9% |
| 68669 | Ulysses | 480 | $84,583 | $123,300 | $1,375 | 7.7% | 39.5% |