City

Central City, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Merrick County  ·  Nebraska

👥3,976Population
💰$66,154Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂39.1Median Age
🏠$169,600Median Home Value▼ 39% below avg
🎓30.4%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.9% Female 51.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.6%Hispanic: 6%Black: 0.1%Asian: 1.3%Other: 4%Race
White88.6%
Hispanic6.0%
Black0.1%
Asian1.3%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty7.4% ▼ 26% below avg
College Grads30.4% ▼ 22% below avg
No HS Diploma51 (2%)
HS Graduate801 (31.5%)
Some College300 (11.8%)
Associates619 (24.3%)
Bachelors214 (8.4%)
Graduate Degree558 (21.9%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 31.5%Some College: 11.8%Associates: 24.3%Bachelors: 8.4%Graduate: 21.9%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad31.5%
Some College11.8%
Associates24.3%
Bachelors8.4%
Graduate21.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.2%Renter: 27.8%Tenure
Owner72.2%
Renter27.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
30%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,154 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$169,600 ▼ 39% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$727/mo
Total Housing Units1,635
Vacant Units81

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
55%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
70%
About Central City, NE

Central City is a city in Nebraska, located in Merrick County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,976 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.1 years.

Economically, Central City is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,154 is near the national average. Approximately 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Central City is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $169,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $727 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Central City is moderately educated. 30.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (88.58%).

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

ZIP Codes in Central City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68826 3,976 $66,154 $169,600 $727 0.0% 30.4% 72.2%