City

Gibbon, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Buffalo County  ·  Nebraska

👥2,626Population
💰$73,839Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.2Median Age
🏠$188,100Median Home Value▼ 33% below avg
🎓42.4%College Grads▲ 9% above avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 37% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.9% Female 51.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.7%Hispanic: 19.1%Black: 0.7%Other: 1.2%Race
White78.7%
Hispanic19.1%
Black0.7%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
6%
25–44
25%
45–64
25%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty6.4% ▼ 36% below avg
College Grads42.4% ▲ 9% above avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 37% below avg
No HS Diploma42 (2.6%)
HS Graduate447 (27.5%)
Some College205 (12.6%)
Associates242 (14.9%)
Bachelors268 (16.5%)
Graduate Degree421 (25.9%)

Education

No HS: 2.6%HS Grad: 27.5%Some College: 12.6%Associates: 14.9%Bachelors: 16.5%Graduate: 25.9%Edu
No HS2.6%
HS Grad27.5%
Some College12.6%
Associates14.9%
Bachelors16.5%
Graduate25.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.4%Renter: 27.6%Tenure
Owner72.4%
Renter27.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,839 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$188,100 ▼ 33% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$883/mo
Total Housing Units1,189
Vacant Units146

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
62%
About Gibbon, NE

Gibbon is a city in Nebraska, located in Buffalo County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,626 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.2 years.

Economically, Gibbon is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,839 is near the national average. Approximately 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Gibbon is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $188,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $883 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gibbon is well-educated. 42.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (78.71%).

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

ZIP Codes in Gibbon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68840 2,626 $73,839 $188,100 $883 3.1% 42.4% 72.4%