Burt County, NE ZIP Codes
Nebraska (NE) · 5 ZIP codes · 5 cities
5
ZIP codes
6,709
population (2021)
-2.2%
pop change since 2010
31021
FIPS code
Burt County ZIP code map
About Burt County
Burt County is located in Nebraska and contains 5 ZIP codes across 5 cities and communities.
The county's population was 6,709 as of 2021,
a decrease of
2.2% from 6,858 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Burt County is 31021.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 6,709 |
| 2010 population | 6,858 |
| Change | -2.2% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Nebraska |
| FIPS code | 31021 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Burt County
ZIP codes for Burt County, NE (5)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68019 | Craig | Burt | View map |
| 68020 | Decatur | Burt | View map |
| 68038 | Lyons | Burt | View map |
| 68045 | Oakland | Burt | View map |
| 68061 | Tekamah | Burt | View map |
Demographics & statistics
6,862
Population
43.7
Median age
$59,249
Median household income
$33,298
Per capita income
$119,380
Median home value
$676
Median monthly rent
78.4%
Home ownership
14.8%
Poverty rate
3.8%
Unemployment
2,643
Housing units
24.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
196
Under 5
161
215
5–9
176
295
10–14
243
248
15–19
203
204
20–24
167
354
25–34
291
412
35–44
338
424
45–54
349
226
55–59
186
313
60–64
258
480
65–74
395
257
75–84
212
142
85+
117
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,604 | 21.4% |
| 18 and over | 5,258 | 78.6% |
| 65 and over | 1,603 | 24.1% |
| Median age | 43.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
89.6%
Two or more races
4.1%
Hispanic or Latino
2.3%
Other race
1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.2%
Asian
0.6%
Black or African American
0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,294 | 89.6% |
| Two or more races | 288 | 4.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 159 | 2.3% |
| Other race | 110 | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 86 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 43 | 0.6% |
| Black or African American | 30 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
6.7%
$10k–$15k
4.1%
$15k–$25k
7.2%
$25k–$35k
12.4%
$35k–$50k
15.2%
$50k–$75k
16.0%
$75k–$100k
13.6%
$100k–$150k
15.7%
$150k–$200k
5.4%
$200k+
3.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 12.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.4% |
| $200k+ | 3.6% |
| Median income | $59,249 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
14.5%
$50k–$100k
24.9%
$100k–$150k
21.5%
$150k–$200k
10.1%
$200k–$300k
16.4%
$300k–$500k
6.9%
$500k–$1M
5.7%
$1M+
0.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $119,380 |
| Median rent / month | $676 |
| Owner occupied | 78.4% |
| Renter occupied | 21.6% |
| Vacant | 15.0% |
| Single-family detached | 87.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.1% |
| Mobile homes | 4.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.46 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 5.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 41.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 35.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.2% |
| 3 or more | 29.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 37.6% |
| Electricity | 22.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 31.2% |
| Fuel oil | 2.6% |
| Wood | 4.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,408 | 47.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 177 | 5.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 542 | 24.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 668 | 22.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 776 | 25.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,112 | 40.1% |
| Average household size | 2.33 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.2% | 20.5% |
| Married | 50.7% | 51.8% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 12.3% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 12.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.7%
Some HS, no diploma
6.6%
HS graduate
35.1%
Some college, no degree
20.0%
Associate's degree
11.9%
Bachelor's degree
19.2%
Graduate / professional
5.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 24.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 69 | 4.0% |
| Kindergarten | 76 | 5.5% |
| Elementary school | 800 | 55.1% |
| High school | 359 | 22.1% |
| College / grad school | 291 | 13.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.5%
Agriculture & mining
11.3%
Construction
11.1%
Retail trade
9.7%
Manufacturing
9.5%
Transportation & utilities
6.9%
Public administration
6.3%
Professional & management
6.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.9%
Finance & real estate
3.5%
Wholesale trade
3.1%
Other services
2.6%
Information
1.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.0% |
| Service | 15.7% |
| Sales & office | 19.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 16.0% |
| Production & transportation | 18.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 72.9% |
| Government | 17.5% |
| Self-employed | 9.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.8% |
| Carpool | 10.3% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 3.0% |
| Other means | 2.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.4 |
Poverty
All people
14.8%
Under 18 years
21.9%
18 and over
13.3%
Married-couple families
4.1%
Female-led households
29.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 43.5% |
| Retirement income | 19.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 39.2% |
| High cholesterol | 36.8% |
| Heart disease | 8.5% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
| Asthma | 8.5% |
| Arthritis | 31.6% |
| Kidney disease | 3.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.7% |
| Cancer | 8.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 19.0% |
| No physical activity | 25.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.0% |
| Poor mental health | 11.2% |
| Poor physical health | 10.5% |
| No health insurance | 13.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.5% |
| Visited dentist | 60.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.9% |
| Teeth loss | 13.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 489 | 9.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.8% |
| Under 18 | 10.8% |
| 18–64 years | 11.9% |
| 65 and over | 34.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 65.7% |
| Public insurance | 37.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 6,505 | 94.9% |
| Spanish | 18 | 0.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 16 | 0.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 6,806 | 99.1% |
| Born in same state | 6,757 | 98.2% |
| Born in different state | 4,927 | 68.7% |
| Foreign born | 49 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 56 | 0.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 47 | 75.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 938 | 13.7% |
| Italian | 799 | 11.6% |
| Dutch | 296 | 4.3% |
| Arab | 255 | 3.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 74 | 1.1% |
| Polish | 71 | 1% |
| German | 13 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 11 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.8% |
| Internet access | 90.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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