Custer County, NE ZIP Codes
Nebraska (NE) · 11 ZIP codes · 11 cities
11
ZIP codes
10,460
population (2021)
-4.4%
pop change since 2010
31041
FIPS code
Custer County ZIP code map
About Custer County
Custer County is located in Nebraska and contains 11 ZIP codes across 11 cities and communities.
The county's population was 10,460 as of 2021,
a decrease of
4.4% from 10,939 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Custer County is 31041.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 10,460 |
| 2010 population | 10,939 |
| Change | -4.4% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Nebraska |
| FIPS code | 31041 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Custer County
ZIP codes for Custer County, NE (11)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68813 | Anselmo | Custer | View map |
| 68814 | Ansley | Custer | View map |
| 68822 | Broken Bow | Custer | View map |
| 68825 | Callaway | Custer | View map |
| 68828 | Comstock | Custer | View map |
| 68855 | Mason City | Custer | View map |
| 68856 | Merna | Custer | View map |
| 68860 | Oconto | Custer | View map |
| 68874 | Sargent | Custer | View map |
| 68881 | Westerville | Custer | View map |
| 69120 | Arnold | Custer | View map |
Demographics & statistics
10,450
Population
43.6
Median age
$60,712
Median household income
$34,923
Per capita income
$115,855
Median home value
$697
Median monthly rent
77.0%
Home ownership
9.1%
Poverty rate
1.8%
Unemployment
3,990
Housing units
27.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
294
Under 5
252
400
5–9
343
406
10–14
347
348
15–19
298
261
20–24
223
591
25–34
506
639
35–44
548
600
45–54
514
386
55–59
331
418
60–64
357
675
65–74
577
435
75–84
372
177
85+
152
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,470 | 22.2% |
| 18 and over | 7,980 | 77.8% |
| 65 and over | 2,388 | 25.8% |
| Median age | 43.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
93.8%
Two or more races
2.3%
Hispanic or Latino
1.7%
Other race
0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
Black or African American
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,978 | 93.8% |
| Two or more races | 244 | 2.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 182 | 1.7% |
| Other race | 90 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 75 | 0.7% |
| Black or African American | 61 | 0.6% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.6%
$10k–$15k
3.6%
$15k–$25k
8.9%
$25k–$35k
9.0%
$35k–$50k
16.5%
$50k–$75k
26.1%
$75k–$100k
11.1%
$100k–$150k
11.9%
$150k–$200k
4.5%
$200k+
4.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 16.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 26.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 11.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.5% |
| $200k+ | 4.7% |
| Median income | $60,712 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
16.2%
$50k–$100k
22.2%
$100k–$150k
13.6%
$150k–$200k
14.5%
$200k–$300k
19.2%
$300k–$500k
8.4%
$500k–$1M
3.0%
$1M+
3.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $115,855 |
| Median rent / month | $697 |
| Owner occupied | 77.0% |
| Renter occupied | 23.0% |
| Vacant | 18.1% |
| Single-family detached | 89.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.8% |
| Mobile homes | 6.5% |
| Median rooms | 6.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.50 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 4.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 44.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 38.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 8.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.6% |
| 3 or more | 43.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 22.5% |
| Electricity | 26.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 44.6% |
| Fuel oil | 0.3% |
| Wood | 4.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,340 | 55.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 270 | 6.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 861 | 20.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,045 | 17.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,244 | 26.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,669 | 40.5% |
| Average household size | 2.50 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 26.0% | 18.7% |
| Married | 57.7% | 59.8% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 2.0% | 9.6% |
| Divorced | 13.0% | 10.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.3%
Some HS, no diploma
3.6%
HS graduate
33.2%
Some college, no degree
22.4%
Associate's degree
12.0%
Bachelor's degree
23.0%
Graduate / professional
4.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 27.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 215 | 7.8% |
| Kindergarten | 187 | 11.8% |
| Elementary school | 865 | 34.4% |
| High school | 773 | 29.4% |
| College / grad school | 167 | 16.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
30.7%
Education & healthcare
16.8%
Manufacturing
8.4%
Retail trade
7.9%
Construction
7.2%
Professional & management
6.0%
Other services
5.2%
Transportation & utilities
4.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.9%
Public administration
3.7%
Wholesale trade
2.5%
Finance & real estate
2.2%
Information
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 46.5% |
| Service | 9.5% |
| Sales & office | 13.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 19.1% |
| Production & transportation | 11.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 59.1% |
| Government | 12.9% |
| Self-employed | 27.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.9% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.1% |
| Carpool | 8.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 4.9% |
| Other means | 1.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.8 |
Poverty
All people
9.1%
Under 18 years
8.6%
18 and over
8.8%
Married-couple families
2.2%
Female-led households
20.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 40.1% |
| Retirement income | 18.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 36.2% |
| High cholesterol | 34.6% |
| Heart disease | 7.7% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Asthma | 8.1% |
| Arthritis | 27.9% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.8% |
| Cancer | 8.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 19.8% |
| No physical activity | 23.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.5% |
| Poor mental health | 10.9% |
| Poor physical health | 9.9% |
| No health insurance | 12.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.7% |
| Visited dentist | 65.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.4% |
| Teeth loss | 12.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 664 | 9.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.4% |
| Under 18 | 2.4% |
| 18–64 years | 8.2% |
| 65 and over | 40.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 75.9% |
| Public insurance | 34.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 8.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 9,904 | 94.8% |
| Spanish | 143 | 0.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 119 | 0.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 24 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 10,277 | 98.4% |
| Born in same state | 10,245 | 98.1% |
| Born in different state | 8,069 | 79.9% |
| Foreign born | 32 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 173 | 1.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 42 | 23.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,598 | 15.3% |
| Italian | 1,409 | 13.5% |
| Arab | 648 | 6.2% |
| Polish | 289 | 2.8% |
| Dutch | 195 | 1.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 118 | 1.1% |
| German | 11 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 5 | 0% |
| Irish | 1 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.5% |
| Internet access | 86.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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