City

Culbertson, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Hitchcock County  ·  Nebraska

👥1,088Population
💰$52,038Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂40.3Median Age
🏠$103,700Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓35.3%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 41% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.9% Female 45.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.4%Hispanic: 6.2%Asian: 0.4%Other: 3.9%Race
White89.4%
Hispanic6.2%
Asian0.4%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
20%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty13.1% ▲ 31% above avg
College Grads35.3% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 41% below avg
HS Graduate152 (22%)
Some College101 (14.6%)
Associates195 (28.2%)
Bachelors95 (13.7%)
Graduate Degree149 (21.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 22%Some College: 14.6%Associates: 28.2%Bachelors: 13.7%Graduate: 21.5%Edu
HS Grad22.0%
Some College14.6%
Associates28.2%
Bachelors13.7%
Graduate21.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.2%Renter: 26.8%Tenure
Owner73.2%
Renter26.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
36%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,038 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$103,700 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$835/mo
Total Housing Units597
Vacant Units130

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
30%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
61%
About Culbertson, NE

Culbertson is a city in Nebraska, located in Hitchcock County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,088 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.3 years.

Economically, Culbertson is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,038 is below the national average. Approximately 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Culbertson is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $103,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $835 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Culbertson is moderately educated. 35.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (89.43%).

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

ZIP Codes in Culbertson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
69024 1,088 $52,038 $103,700 $835 2.9% 35.3% 73.2%