City

Dunbar, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Otoe County  ·  Nebraska

👥508Population
💰$87,500Median HH Income▲ 15% above avg
🎂52.1Median Age
🏠$115,600Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓28.8%College Grads▼ 26% below avg
📊11.9%Unemployment▲ 143% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.4% Female 47.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.6%Hispanic: 9.8%Black: 0.2%Other: 1.4%Race
White88.6%
Hispanic9.8%
Black0.2%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
12%
18–24
5%
25–44
19%
45–64
40%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty9.5% ≈ Avg
College Grads28.8% ▼ 26% below avg
Unemployment11.9% ▲ 143% above avg
No HS Diploma7 (1.9%)
HS Graduate120 (32%)
Some College92 (24.5%)
Associates48 (12.8%)
Bachelors60 (16%)
Graduate Degree48 (12.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 32%Some College: 24.5%Associates: 12.8%Bachelors: 16%Graduate: 12.8%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad32.0%
Some College24.5%
Associates12.8%
Bachelors16.0%
Graduate12.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.5%Renter: 16.5%Tenure
Owner83.5%
Renter16.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
35%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$87,500 ▲ 15% above avg
Median Home Value$115,600 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$781/mo
Total Housing Units214
Vacant Units8

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
3%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
81%
About Dunbar, NE

Dunbar is a city in Nebraska, located in Otoe County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 508 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.1 years.

Economically, Dunbar is a middle-income community. The median household income of $87,500 is near the national average. Approximately 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Dunbar is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $115,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $781 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dunbar is moderately educated. 28.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (88.58%).

Dunbar, NE offers residents above-average earning potential within Nebraska.

ZIP Codes in Dunbar
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68346 508 $87,500 $115,600 $781 11.9% 28.8% 83.5%