City

Oconto, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Custer County  ·  Nebraska

👥298Population
💰$61,250Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂45.4Median Age
🏠$58,600Median Home Value▼ 79% below avg
🎓40.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 18% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.7% Female 46.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.9%Hispanic: 8.1%Other: 1%Race
White90.9%
Hispanic8.1%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
2%
25–44
22%
45–64
28%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.16
Below Poverty7.7% ▼ 23% below avg
College Grads40.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 18% below avg
HS Graduate65 (32%)
Some College34 (16.7%)
Associates21 (10.3%)
Bachelors37 (18.2%)
Graduate Degree46 (22.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 32%Some College: 16.7%Associates: 10.3%Bachelors: 18.2%Graduate: 22.7%Edu
HS Grad32.0%
Some College16.7%
Associates10.3%
Bachelors18.2%
Graduate22.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.2%Renter: 13.8%Tenure
Owner86.2%
Renter13.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
50%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,250 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$58,600 ▼ 79% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units177
Vacant Units39

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
71%
About Oconto, NE

Oconto is a city in Nebraska, located in Custer County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 298 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.4 years.

Economically, Oconto is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,250 is below the national average. Approximately 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Oconto is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $58,600, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 86.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Oconto is well-educated. 40.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.94%).

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

ZIP Codes in Oconto
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68860 298 $61,250 $58,600 4.0% 40.9% 86.2%