City

Lewellen, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Garden County  ·  Nebraska

👥553Population
💰$45,694Median HH Income▼ 40% below avg
🎂59.5Median Age
🏠$107,300Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓30.6%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊1.0%Unemployment▼ 79% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.7% Female 53.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.4%Hispanic: 3.4%Black: 2.2%Other: 3.8%Race
White90.4%
Hispanic3.4%
Black2.2%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

5–17
18%
18–24
1%
25–44
8%
45–64
36%
65+
20%

Key Indicators

Median Age59.5 yrs
Avg HH Size1.84
Below Poverty11.6% ▲ 16% above avg
College Grads30.6% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment1.0% ▼ 79% below avg
HS Graduate133 (31.8%)
Some College74 (17.7%)
Associates83 (19.9%)
Bachelors32 (7.7%)
Graduate Degree96 (23%)

Education

HS Grad: 31.8%Some College: 17.7%Associates: 19.9%Bachelors: 7.7%Graduate: 23%Edu
HS Grad31.8%
Some College17.7%
Associates19.9%
Bachelors7.7%
Graduate23.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.1%Renter: 21.9%Tenure
Owner78.1%
Renter21.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,694 ▼ 40% below avg
Median Home Value$107,300 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$717/mo
Total Housing Units803
Vacant Units502

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
7%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
64%
Walked
12%
Work From Home
23%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
58%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
62%
About Lewellen, NE

Lewellen is a city in Nebraska, located in Garden County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 553 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 59.5 years.

Economically, Lewellen is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,694 is below the national average. Approximately 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Lewellen is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $107,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $717 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lewellen is moderately educated. 30.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.42%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lewellen
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
69147 553 $45,694 $107,300 $717 1.0% 30.6% 78.1%