City

Niobrara, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Knox County  ·  Nebraska

👥1,141Population
💰$44,821Median HH Income▼ 41% below avg
🎂38.1Median Age
🏠$89,800Median Home Value▼ 68% below avg
🎓33.7%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊6.0%Unemployment▲ 23% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.5% Female 52.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 53.4%Hispanic: 4.6%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.3%Other: 1.7%Race
White53.4%
Hispanic4.6%
Black0.1%
Asian0.3%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
26%
18–24
7%
25–44
15%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.61
Below Poverty18.5% ▲ 85% above avg
College Grads33.7% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment6.0% ▲ 23% above avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.6%)
HS Graduate208 (32.3%)
Some College129 (20%)
Associates86 (13.4%)
Bachelors102 (15.8%)
Graduate Degree115 (17.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 32.3%Some College: 20%Associates: 13.4%Bachelors: 15.8%Graduate: 17.9%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad32.3%
Some College20.0%
Associates13.4%
Bachelors15.8%
Graduate17.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.9%Renter: 35.1%Tenure
Owner64.9%
Renter35.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
35%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$44,821 ▼ 41% below avg
Median Home Value$89,800 ▼ 68% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$550/mo
Total Housing Units881
Vacant Units445

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
49%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
27%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
61%
About Niobrara, NE

Niobrara is a city in Nebraska, located in Knox County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,141 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.1 years.

Economically, Niobrara is a working-class community. The median household income of $44,821 is below the national average. Approximately 18.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Niobrara is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $89,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $550 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Niobrara is moderately educated. 33.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (53.37%).

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

ZIP Codes in Niobrara
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68760 1,141 $44,821 $89,800 $550 6.0% 33.7% 64.9%