City

Clarks, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Merrick County  ·  Nebraska

👥844Population
💰$55,125Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂42.9Median Age
🏠$155,200Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓26.1%College Grads▼ 33% below avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 37% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.2% Female 46.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.2%Hispanic: 9.6%Other: 1.2%Race
White89.2%
Hispanic9.6%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
4%
25–44
24%
45–64
22%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty11.1% ▲ 11% above avg
College Grads26.1% ▼ 33% below avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 37% below avg
No HS Diploma13 (2.2%)
HS Graduate250 (42.3%)
Some College92 (15.6%)
Associates82 (13.9%)
Bachelors81 (13.7%)
Graduate Degree73 (12.4%)

Education

No HS: 2.2%HS Grad: 42.3%Some College: 15.6%Associates: 13.9%Bachelors: 13.7%Graduate: 12.4%Edu
No HS2.2%
HS Grad42.3%
Some College15.6%
Associates13.9%
Bachelors13.7%
Graduate12.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.6%Renter: 11.4%Tenure
Owner88.6%
Renter11.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,125 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$155,200 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$871/mo
Total Housing Units523
Vacant Units173

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
10%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
63%
About Clarks, NE

Clarks is a city in Nebraska, located in Merrick County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 844 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.9 years.

Economically, Clarks is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,125 is below the national average. Approximately 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Clarks is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $155,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $871 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Clarks is moderately educated. 26.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (89.22%).

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

ZIP Codes in Clarks
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68628 844 $55,125 $155,200 $871 3.1% 26.1% 88.6%