City

Falls City, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Richardson County  ·  Nebraska

👥4,872Population
💰$49,065Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂41.8Median Age
🏠$97,700Median Home Value▼ 65% below avg
🎓36.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.2%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.4%Hispanic: 1.5%Black: 0.3%Other: 5.9%Race
White91.4%
Hispanic1.5%
Black0.3%
Other5.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
19%
18–24
9%
25–44
20%
45–64
24%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.15
Below Poverty10.4% ≈ Avg
College Grads36.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.2% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma11 (0.4%)
HS Graduate1,287 (42%)
Some College361 (11.8%)
Associates303 (9.9%)
Bachelors276 (9%)
Graduate Degree825 (26.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 42%Some College: 11.8%Associates: 9.9%Bachelors: 9%Graduate: 26.9%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad42.0%
Some College11.8%
Associates9.9%
Bachelors9.0%
Graduate26.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.6%Renter: 28.4%Tenure
Owner71.6%
Renter28.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
23%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,065 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$97,700 ▼ 65% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$718/mo
Total Housing Units2,447
Vacant Units225

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
61%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
63%
About Falls City, NE

Falls City is a city in Nebraska, located in Richardson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,872 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.8 years.

Economically, Falls City is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,065 is below the national average. Approximately 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Falls City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $97,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $718 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Falls City is moderately educated. 36.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (91.36%).

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

ZIP Codes in Falls City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68355 4,872 $49,065 $97,700 $718 5.2% 36.0% 71.6%