City

Decatur, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Burt County  ·  Nebraska

👥655Population
💰$51,250Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂52.6Median Age
🏠$86,400Median Home Value▼ 69% below avg
🎓31.9%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊12.7%Unemployment▲ 160% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.8% Female 48.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.8%Hispanic: 4.7%Other: 1.7%Race
White83.8%
Hispanic4.7%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
9%
18–24
8%
25–44
18%
45–64
33%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.11
Below Poverty18.3% ▲ 83% above avg
College Grads31.9% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment12.7% ▲ 160% above avg
No HS Diploma7 (1.4%)
HS Graduate220 (42.8%)
Some College75 (14.6%)
Associates48 (9.3%)
Bachelors93 (18.1%)
Graduate Degree71 (13.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 42.8%Some College: 14.6%Associates: 9.3%Bachelors: 18.1%Graduate: 13.8%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad42.8%
Some College14.6%
Associates9.3%
Bachelors18.1%
Graduate13.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.7%Renter: 21.3%Tenure
Owner78.7%
Renter21.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
29%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,250 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$86,400 ▼ 69% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$525/mo
Total Housing Units431
Vacant Units121

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
64%
About Decatur, NE

Decatur is a city in Nebraska, located in Burt County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 655 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.6 years.

Economically, Decatur is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,250 is below the national average. Approximately 18.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 12.7%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Decatur is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $86,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $525 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Decatur is moderately educated. 31.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (83.82%).

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

ZIP Codes in Decatur
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68020 655 $51,250 $86,400 $525 12.7% 31.9% 78.7%