City

Laurel, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Cedar County  ·  Nebraska

👥1,747Population
💰$68,625Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂33.9Median Age
🏠$188,500Median Home Value▼ 32% below avg
🎓53.8%College Grads▲ 39% above avg
📊0.6%Unemployment▼ 89% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.9%Hispanic: 1.1%Asian: 1.1%Other: 3.9%Race
White93.9%
Hispanic1.1%
Asian1.1%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
22%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
21%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.57
Below Poverty8.3% ▼ 17% below avg
College Grads53.8% ▲ 39% above avg
Unemployment0.6% ▼ 89% below avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.6%)
HS Graduate229 (22.9%)
Some College43 (4.3%)
Associates184 (18.4%)
Bachelors181 (18.1%)
Graduate Degree357 (35.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 22.9%Some College: 4.3%Associates: 18.4%Bachelors: 18.1%Graduate: 35.7%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad22.9%
Some College4.3%
Associates18.4%
Bachelors18.1%
Graduate35.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.4%Renter: 24.6%Tenure
Owner75.4%
Renter24.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
33%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,625 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$188,500 ▼ 32% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$713/mo
Total Housing Units748
Vacant Units77

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
49%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
62%
About Laurel, NE

Laurel is a city in Nebraska, located in Cedar County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,747 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.9 years.

Economically, Laurel is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,625 is near the national average. Approximately 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Laurel is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $188,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $713 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Laurel is well-educated. 53.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (93.93%).

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

ZIP Codes in Laurel
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68745 1,747 $68,625 $188,500 $713 0.6% 53.8% 75.4%