City

Spencer, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Boyd County  ·  Nebraska

👥549Population
💰$59,938Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂47.1Median Age
🏠$119,900Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓29.5%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
📊0.4%Unemployment▼ 92% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.5%Hispanic: 0.2%Black: 0.6%Other: 0.7%Race
White97.5%
Hispanic0.2%
Black0.6%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
19%
18–24
6%
25–44
19%
45–64
24%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.09
Below Poverty6.0% ▼ 40% below avg
College Grads29.5% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment0.4% ▼ 92% below avg
HS Graduate150 (38.8%)
Some College57 (14.7%)
Associates66 (17.1%)
Bachelors70 (18.1%)
Graduate Degree44 (11.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 38.8%Some College: 14.7%Associates: 17.1%Bachelors: 18.1%Graduate: 11.4%Edu
HS Grad38.8%
Some College14.7%
Associates17.1%
Bachelors18.1%
Graduate11.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.6%Renter: 27.4%Tenure
Owner72.6%
Renter27.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
22%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,938 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$119,900 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$708/mo
Total Housing Units392
Vacant Units129

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Walked
12%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
66%
15–30 min
9%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
68%
About Spencer, NE

Spencer is a city in Nebraska, located in Boyd County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 549 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.1 years.

Economically, Spencer is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,938 is below the national average. Approximately 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Spencer is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $119,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $708 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Spencer is moderately educated. 29.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.45%).

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

ZIP Codes in Spencer
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68777 549 $59,938 $119,900 $708 0.4% 29.5% 72.6%