Butler County, NE ZIP Codes
Nebraska (NE) · 10 ZIP codes · 10 cities
10
ZIP codes
8,444
population (2021)
+0.6%
pop change since 2010
31023
FIPS code
Butler County ZIP code map
About Butler County
Butler County is located in Nebraska and contains 10 ZIP codes across 10 cities and communities.
The county's population was 8,444 as of 2021,
an increase of
0.6% from 8,395 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Butler County is 31023.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 8,444 |
| 2010 population | 8,395 |
| Change | +0.6% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Nebraska |
| FIPS code | 31023 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Butler County
ZIP codes for Butler County, NE (10)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68001 | Abie | Butler | View map |
| 68014 | Bruno | Butler | View map |
| 68036 | Linwood | Butler | View map |
| 68624 | Bellwood | Butler | View map |
| 68626 | Brainard | Butler | View map |
| 68632 | David City | Butler | View map |
| 68635 | Dwight | Butler | View map |
| 68658 | Rising City | Butler | View map |
| 68667 | Surprise | Butler | View map |
| 68669 | Ulysses | Butler | View map |
Demographics & statistics
7,910
Population
43.7
Median age
$74,385
Median household income
$39,727
Per capita income
$124,190
Median home value
$550
Median monthly rent
84.0%
Home ownership
7.9%
Poverty rate
1.2%
Unemployment
3,162
Housing units
21.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
239
Under 5
227
273
5–9
259
245
10–14
232
269
15–19
254
223
20–24
212
421
25–34
398
479
35–44
454
451
45–54
428
284
55–59
269
324
60–64
307
468
65–74
443
251
75–84
237
135
85+
128
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,834 | 20.2% |
| 18 and over | 6,076 | 79.8% |
| 65 and over | 1,662 | 23.7% |
| Median age | 43.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
91.4%
Two or more races
3.5%
Hispanic or Latino
2.9%
Other race
1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
Black or African American
0.1%
Asian
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,444 | 91.4% |
| Two or more races | 289 | 3.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 235 | 2.9% |
| Other race | 111 | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 50 | 0.6% |
| Black or African American | 10 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
8.0%
$10k–$15k
1.8%
$15k–$25k
7.6%
$25k–$35k
7.9%
$35k–$50k
10.5%
$50k–$75k
13.8%
$75k–$100k
12.8%
$100k–$150k
20.1%
$150k–$200k
14.2%
$200k+
3.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 8.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 14.2% |
| $200k+ | 3.3% |
| Median income | $74,385 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
15.1%
$50k–$100k
22.2%
$100k–$150k
19.0%
$150k–$200k
11.8%
$200k–$300k
14.6%
$300k–$500k
14.7%
$500k–$1M
1.0%
$1M+
1.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $124,190 |
| Median rent / month | $550 |
| Owner occupied | 84.0% |
| Renter occupied | 16.0% |
| Vacant | 13.8% |
| Single-family detached | 90.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.2% |
| Mobile homes | 5.6% |
| Median rooms | 6.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.43 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 50.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 35.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 8.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 19.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.4% |
| 3 or more | 47.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 14.3% |
| Electricity | 29.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 48.1% |
| Fuel oil | 1.1% |
| Wood | 4.8% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,833 | 59.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 213 | 5.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 642 | 20.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 647 | 15.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 935 | 23.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,134 | 38.5% |
| Average household size | 2.32 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 26.2% | 14.0% |
| Married | 59.7% | 68.5% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 10.5% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 6.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.9%
Some HS, no diploma
2.6%
HS graduate
37.1%
Some college, no degree
19.8%
Associate's degree
15.2%
Bachelor's degree
18.3%
Graduate / professional
3.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 21.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 97 | 3.9% |
| Kindergarten | 105 | 9.0% |
| Elementary school | 787 | 47.4% |
| High school | 524 | 21.5% |
| College / grad school | 221 | 18.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
17.8%
Manufacturing
16.3%
Agriculture & mining
11.0%
Transportation & utilities
10.9%
Retail trade
8.4%
Construction
7.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.4%
Finance & real estate
4.9%
Professional & management
4.8%
Public administration
4.7%
Other services
3.5%
Wholesale trade
3.3%
Information
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.9% |
| Service | 12.2% |
| Sales & office | 18.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.6% |
| Production & transportation | 21.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 71.0% |
| Government | 13.5% |
| Self-employed | 15.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.2% |
| Carpool | 4.3% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 3.8% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.2 |
Poverty
All people
7.9%
Under 18 years
6.6%
18 and over
8.2%
Married-couple families
3.8%
Female-led households
20.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 37.3% |
| Retirement income | 18.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 33.5% |
| High cholesterol | 33.0% |
| Heart disease | 7.2% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 8.0% |
| Arthritis | 27.0% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.3% |
| Cancer | 8.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 19.6% |
| No physical activity | 22.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.6% |
| Poor mental health | 10.9% |
| Poor physical health | 9.1% |
| No health insurance | 12.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.7% |
| Visited dentist | 67.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.8% |
| Teeth loss | 11.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 483 | 9.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.5% |
| Under 18 | 5.4% |
| 18–64 years | 10.1% |
| 65 and over | 32.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 79.9% |
| Public insurance | 32.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 7,444 | 95.0% |
| Spanish | 156 | 1.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 109 | 0.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 47 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 7,790 | 99.1% |
| Born in same state | 7,773 | 98.9% |
| Born in different state | 6,553 | 85.8% |
| Foreign born | 17 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 120 | 0.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 25 | 17.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 677 | 8.6% |
| Italian | 511 | 6.5% |
| Arab | 368 | 4.7% |
| English | 202 | 2.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 134 | 1.7% |
| Polish | 105 | 1.3% |
| Irish | 7 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.3% |
| Internet access | 86.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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