County

Nuckolls County, NE

6 ZIP codes  ·  6 cities  ·  Nebraska

👥4,112Population
💰$70,883Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂51.6Median Age
🏠$83,161Median Home Value▼ 70% below avg
🎓42.6%College Grads▲ 10% above avg
📊0.8%Unemployment▼ 83% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.8%Hispanic: 3.6%Black: 0.3%Other: 4.4%Race
White92.8%
Hispanic3.6%
Black0.3%
Other4.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
6%
25–44
20%
45–64
28%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.20
Below Poverty6.3% ▼ 37% below avg
College Grads42.6% ▲ 10% above avg
Unemployment0.8% ▼ 83% below avg
No HS Diploma61 (2.1%)
HS Graduate896 (30.2%)
Some College414 (13.9%)
Associates336 (11.3%)
Bachelors482 (16.2%)
Graduate Degree782 (26.3%)

Education

No HS: 2.1%HS Grad: 30.2%Some College: 13.9%Associates: 11.3%Bachelors: 16.2%Graduate: 26.3%Edu
No HS2.1%
HS Grad30.2%
Some College13.9%
Associates11.3%
Bachelors16.2%
Graduate26.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.5%Renter: 17.5%Tenure
Owner82.5%
Renter17.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
32%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,883 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$83,161 ▼ 70% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$627/mo
Total Housing Units2,255
Vacant Units395

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
58%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
63%
About Nuckolls County, NE

Nuckolls County is located in Nebraska and encompasses 6 ZIP codes spanning 6 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 4,112 residents. With a median age of 51.64, it is a mature county.

Nuckolls County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $70,883 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 0.8%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 6.3% is well below the national average.

Housing in Nuckolls County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $83,161 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $626. Homeownership rates are high at 82.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Nuckolls County are primarily White (92.83%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 42.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Nuckolls County, NE is a solidly middle-class area in Nebraska. The 6 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Nuckolls County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
68943 Hardy 215 $66,250 $725 0.0% 32.5%
68957 Lawrence 495 $100,703 $116,100 $569 0.6% 40.9%
68961 Nelson 615 $58,611 $78,900 $492 0.0% 40.0%
68964 Oak 125 $150,833 0.0% 46.2%
68974 Ruskin 280 $79,471 $85,000 0.0% 47.2%
68978 Superior 2,382 $63,068 $77,200 $665 1.3% 43.8%