City

Crete, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Saline County  ·  Nebraska

👥9,257Population
💰$80,625Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂36.4Median Age
🏠$218,400Median Home Value▼ 22% below avg
🎓31.9%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 32% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.8% Female 48.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 57.6%Hispanic: 36%Black: 0.7%Asian: 3.7%Other: 1.9%Race
White57.6%
Hispanic36.0%
Black0.7%
Asian3.7%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
14%
25–44
22%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.82
Below Poverty10.6% ≈ Avg
College Grads31.9% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 32% below avg
No HS Diploma611 (12.4%)
HS Graduate1,446 (29.2%)
Some College696 (14.1%)
Associates615 (12.4%)
Bachelors532 (10.8%)
Graduate Degree1,045 (21.1%)

Education

No HS: 12.4%HS Grad: 29.2%Some College: 14.1%Associates: 12.4%Bachelors: 10.8%Graduate: 21.1%Edu
No HS12.4%
HS Grad29.2%
Some College14.1%
Associates12.4%
Bachelors10.8%
Graduate21.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.4%Renter: 28.6%Tenure
Owner71.4%
Renter28.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
36%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$80,625 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$218,400 ▼ 22% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$857/mo
Total Housing Units3,306
Vacant Units214

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
49%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
59%
About Crete, NE

Crete is a city in Nebraska, located in Saline County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,257 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.4 years.

Economically, Crete is a middle-income community. The median household income of $80,625 is near the national average. Approximately 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Crete is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $218,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $857 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Crete is moderately educated. 31.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (57.58%).

Crete, NE offers residents above-average earning potential within Nebraska.

ZIP Codes in Crete
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68333 9,257 $80,625 $218,400 $857 3.3% 31.9% 71.4%