City

Ericson, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Wheeler County  ·  Nebraska

👥228Population
💰$39,375Median HH Income▼ 48% below avg
🎂60.9Median Age
🏠$96,400Median Home Value▼ 65% below avg
🎓39.2%College Grads≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.1% Female 43.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.5%Hispanic: 3.1%Asian: 0.4%Race
White96.5%
Hispanic3.1%
Asian0.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
4%
25–44
9%
45–64
45%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age60.9 yrs
Avg HH Size1.93
Below Poverty10.1% ≈ Avg
College Grads39.2% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.5%)
HS Graduate62 (31.2%)
Some College29 (14.6%)
Associates29 (14.6%)
Bachelors26 (13.1%)
Graduate Degree52 (26.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 31.2%Some College: 14.6%Associates: 14.6%Bachelors: 13.1%Graduate: 26.1%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad31.2%
Some College14.6%
Associates14.6%
Bachelors13.1%
Graduate26.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.4%Renter: 13.6%Tenure
Owner86.4%
Renter13.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
43%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
17%

Financials

Median HH Income$39,375 ▼ 48% below avg
Median Home Value$96,400 ▼ 65% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$490/mo
Total Housing Units300
Vacant Units182

Income Distribution

Under $25k
37%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
29%
$75k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
46%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
10%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
56%
About Ericson, NE

Ericson is a city in Nebraska, located in Wheeler County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 228 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 60.9 years.

Economically, Ericson is a lower-income community. The median household income of $39,375 is below the national average. Approximately 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Ericson is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $96,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $490 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ericson is moderately educated. 39.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.49%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ericson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68637 228 $39,375 $96,400 $490 0.0% 39.2% 86.4%