Box Butte County, NE ZIP Codes
Nebraska (NE) · 2 ZIP codes · 2 cities
2
ZIP codes
10,604
population (2021)
-6.2%
pop change since 2010
31013
FIPS code
Box Butte County ZIP code map
About Box Butte County
Box Butte County is located in Nebraska and contains 2 ZIP codes across 2 cities and communities.
The county's population was 10,604 as of 2021,
a decrease of
6.2% from 11,308 in 2010.
The timezone is Pacific Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Box Butte County is 31013.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 10,604 |
| 2010 population | 11,308 |
| Change | -6.2% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Nebraska |
| FIPS code | 31013 |
| Timezone | Pacific |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Box Butte County
ZIP codes for Box Butte County, NE (2)
Demographics & statistics
10,844
Population
40.9
Median age
$67,744
Median household income
$32,219
Per capita income
$140,400
Median home value
$791
Median monthly rent
74.7%
Home ownership
10.3%
Poverty rate
2.2%
Unemployment
4,047
Housing units
18.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
314
Under 5
295
396
5–9
373
466
10–14
440
351
15–19
330
200
20–24
188
710
25–34
670
577
35–44
544
684
45–54
644
243
55–59
229
582
60–64
548
640
65–74
604
312
75–84
294
108
85+
102
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,730 | 24.5% |
| 18 and over | 8,114 | 75.5% |
| 65 and over | 2,060 | 20.5% |
| Median age | 40.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
79.4%
Hispanic or Latino
6.7%
Two or more races
5%
Black or African American
3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
2.6%
Other race
2.5%
Asian
0.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,227 | 79.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 782 | 6.7% |
| Two or more races | 577 | 5% |
| Black or African American | 368 | 3.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 302 | 2.6% |
| Other race | 294 | 2.5% |
| Asian | 76 | 0.7% |
Household income
Under $10k
5.5%
$10k–$15k
3.7%
$15k–$25k
10.9%
$25k–$35k
5.0%
$35k–$50k
8.6%
$50k–$75k
23.9%
$75k–$100k
17.3%
$100k–$150k
19.0%
$150k–$200k
3.7%
$200k+
2.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 23.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.7% |
| $200k+ | 2.5% |
| Median income | $67,744 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.9%
$50k–$100k
28.0%
$100k–$150k
16.6%
$150k–$200k
17.4%
$200k–$300k
16.9%
$300k–$500k
9.8%
$500k–$1M
3.5%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $140,400 |
| Median rent / month | $791 |
| Owner occupied | 74.7% |
| Renter occupied | 25.3% |
| Vacant | 15.2% |
| Single-family detached | 74.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.4% |
| Mobile homes | 7.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.34 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 5.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 20.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 33.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 34.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 9.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.1% |
| 3 or more | 41.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 48.7% |
| Electricity | 29.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 18.3% |
| Fuel oil | 0.3% |
| Wood | 1.7% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,220 | 54.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 405 | 6.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 855 | 18.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,115 | 20.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,466 | 31.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,574 | 34.2% |
| Average household size | 2.31 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 24.5% | 21.9% |
| Married | 61.0% | 55.3% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 10.2% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 12.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.7%
Some HS, no diploma
4.3%
HS graduate
32.3%
Some college, no degree
32.6%
Associate's degree
10.9%
Bachelor's degree
14.2%
Graduate / professional
4.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 18.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 156 | 7.4% |
| Kindergarten | 76 | 3.4% |
| Elementary school | 1,349 | 51.4% |
| High school | 672 | 28.5% |
| College / grad school | 198 | 9.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
17.6%
Transportation & utilities
15.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.7%
Agriculture & mining
11.5%
Retail trade
10.7%
Manufacturing
6.6%
Other services
5.6%
Construction
4.7%
Professional & management
4.5%
Public administration
3.9%
Finance & real estate
3.8%
Wholesale trade
2.0%
Information
2.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.3% |
| Service | 19.1% |
| Sales & office | 15.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.5% |
| Production & transportation | 18.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 68.6% |
| Government | 14.2% |
| Self-employed | 16.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.9% |
| Carpool | 11.0% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 3.7% |
| Other means | 0.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 11.7 |
Poverty
All people
10.3%
Under 18 years
8.0%
18 and over
11.1%
Married-couple families
4.3%
Female-led households
42.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 37.7% |
| Retirement income | 14.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 35.0% |
| High cholesterol | 34.6% |
| Heart disease | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 8.5% |
| Arthritis | 27.7% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.7% |
| Cancer | 7.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 20.6% |
| No physical activity | 23.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.2% |
| Poor mental health | 11.9% |
| Poor physical health | 9.9% |
| No health insurance | 14.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 68.4% |
| Visited dentist | 62.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.6% |
| Teeth loss | 13.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 521 | 8.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.7% |
| Under 18 | 4.6% |
| 18–64 years | 7.5% |
| 65 and over | 32.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 73.3% |
| Public insurance | 33.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 10,235 | 95.1% |
| Spanish | 196 | 1.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 138 | 1.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 58 | 0.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 10,111 | 95.1% |
| Born in same state | 10,055 | 94.8% |
| Born in different state | 6,786 | 64.8% |
| Foreign born | 56 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 733 | 4.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 128 | 19.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,373 | 12.7% |
| French | 932 | 8.6% |
| Polish | 394 | 3.6% |
| Arab | 292 | 2.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 119 | 1.1% |
| Dutch | 80 | 0.7% |
| German | 15 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.5% |
| Internet access | 92.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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