City

Mullen, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Hooker County  ·  Nebraska

👥707Population
💰$45,795Median HH Income▼ 40% below avg
🎂43.7Median Age
🏠$86,000Median Home Value▼ 69% below avg
🎓33.0%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 31% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.3% Female 46.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.8%Black: 1.6%Other: 6.9%Race
White88.8%
Black1.6%
Other6.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
13%
25–44
21%
45–64
20%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.7 yrs
Avg HH Size1.87
Below Poverty11.7% ▲ 17% above avg
College Grads33.0% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 31% below avg
HS Graduate180 (39.3%)
Some College47 (10.3%)
Associates80 (17.5%)
Bachelors38 (8.3%)
Graduate Degree113 (24.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 39.3%Some College: 10.3%Associates: 17.5%Bachelors: 8.3%Graduate: 24.7%Edu
HS Grad39.3%
Some College10.3%
Associates17.5%
Bachelors8.3%
Graduate24.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 58.3%Renter: 41.7%Tenure
Owner58.3%
Renter41.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
38%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,795 ▼ 40% below avg
Median Home Value$86,000 ▼ 69% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$583/mo
Total Housing Units483
Vacant Units133

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
44%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
69%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
10%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
50%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
67%
About Mullen, NE

Mullen is a city in Nebraska, located in Hooker County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 707 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.7 years.

Economically, Mullen is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,795 is below the national average. Approximately 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Mullen is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $86,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $583 per month.

The population of Mullen is moderately educated. 33.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (88.83%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mullen
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
69152 707 $45,795 $86,000 $583 3.4% 33.0% 58.3%