City

Mason City, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Custer County  ·  Nebraska

👥393Population
💰$76,731Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂38.0Median Age
🏠$212,500Median Home Value▼ 24% below avg
🎓48.7%College Grads▲ 26% above avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 14% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.7% Female 48.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.7%Black: 0.3%Other: 3.1%Race
White96.7%
Black0.3%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
13%
5–17
7%
18–24
9%
25–44
25%
45–64
19%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.52
Below Poverty5.9% ▼ 42% below avg
College Grads48.7% ▲ 26% above avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 14% below avg
HS Graduate67 (24.5%)
Some College39 (14.3%)
Associates34 (12.5%)
Bachelors51 (18.7%)
Graduate Degree82 (30%)

Education

HS Grad: 24.5%Some College: 14.3%Associates: 12.5%Bachelors: 18.7%Graduate: 30%Edu
HS Grad24.5%
Some College14.3%
Associates12.5%
Bachelors18.7%
Graduate30.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.3%Renter: 14.7%Tenure
Owner85.3%
Renter14.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,731 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$212,500 ▼ 24% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$778/mo
Total Housing Units222
Vacant Units66

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
19%
Over $200k
20%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
13%
30–45 min
35%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
4%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
67%
About Mason City, NE

Mason City is a city in Nebraska, located in Custer County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 393 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38 years.

Economically, Mason City is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,731 is near the national average. Approximately 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Mason City is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $212,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $778 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mason City is well-educated. 48.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (96.69%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mason City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68855 393 $76,731 $212,500 $778 4.2% 48.7% 85.3%