City

Hayes Center, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Hayes County  ·  Nebraska

👥455Population
💰$58,542Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂55.6Median Age
🏠$118,100Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓29.5%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
📊0.4%Unemployment▼ 91% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.7%Hispanic: 11.9%Race
White87.7%
Hispanic11.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
3%
25–44
16%
45–64
40%
65+
18%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.24
Below Poverty17.4% ▲ 74% above avg
College Grads29.5% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment0.4% ▼ 91% below avg
HS Graduate123 (35.2%)
Some College59 (16.9%)
Associates64 (18.3%)
Bachelors44 (12.6%)
Graduate Degree59 (16.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 35.2%Some College: 16.9%Associates: 18.3%Bachelors: 12.6%Graduate: 16.9%Edu
HS Grad35.2%
Some College16.9%
Associates18.3%
Bachelors12.6%
Graduate16.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69%Renter: 31%Tenure
Owner69.0%
Renter31.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
34%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
18%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,542 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$118,100 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units275
Vacant Units72

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
76%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
70%
About Hayes Center, NE

Hayes Center is a city in Nebraska, located in Hayes County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 455 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 55.6 years.

Economically, Hayes Center is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,542 is below the national average. Approximately 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Hayes Center is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $118,100, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 69.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hayes Center is moderately educated. 29.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (87.69%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hayes Center
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
69032 455 $58,542 $118,100 0.4% 29.5% 69.0%