City

Pawnee City, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Pawnee County  ·  Nebraska

👥1,230Population
💰$46,438Median HH Income▼ 39% below avg
🎂43.3Median Age
🏠$59,000Median Home Value▼ 79% below avg
🎓29.5%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 28% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.8% Female 53.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.2%Hispanic: 3.1%Black: 0.2%Other: 5.5%Race
White91.2%
Hispanic3.1%
Black0.2%
Other5.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
18%
18–24
5%
25–44
21%
45–64
18%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.32
Below Poverty16.3% ▲ 63% above avg
College Grads29.5% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 28% below avg
No HS Diploma15 (1.9%)
HS Graduate337 (42.7%)
Some College116 (14.7%)
Associates89 (11.3%)
Bachelors51 (6.5%)
Graduate Degree182 (23%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 42.7%Some College: 14.7%Associates: 11.3%Bachelors: 6.5%Graduate: 23%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad42.7%
Some College14.7%
Associates11.3%
Bachelors6.5%
Graduate23.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.4%Renter: 18.6%Tenure
Owner81.4%
Renter18.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
32%
$50k–$100k
38%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,438 ▼ 39% below avg
Median Home Value$59,000 ▼ 79% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$608/mo
Total Housing Units648
Vacant Units133

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
75%
Walked
11%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
72%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
70%
About Pawnee City, NE

Pawnee City is a city in Nebraska, located in Pawnee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,230 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.3 years.

Economically, Pawnee City is a working-class community. The median household income of $46,438 is below the national average. Approximately 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Pawnee City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $59,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $608 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pawnee City is moderately educated. 29.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.22%).

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

ZIP Codes in Pawnee City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68420 1,230 $46,438 $59,000 $608 3.5% 29.5% 81.4%