City

Loup City, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Sherman County  ·  Nebraska

👥1,309Population
💰$52,159Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂51.1Median Age
🏠$127,100Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓28.7%College Grads▼ 26% below avg
📊5.8%Unemployment▲ 18% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.4% Female 51.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.5%Hispanic: 5.2%Black: 0.3%Other: 3.8%Race
White90.5%
Hispanic5.2%
Black0.3%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
22%
18–24
2%
25–44
16%
45–64
22%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.16
Below Poverty10.4% ≈ Avg
College Grads28.7% ▼ 26% below avg
Unemployment5.8% ▲ 18% above avg
HS Graduate331 (37.7%)
Some College143 (16.3%)
Associates152 (17.3%)
Bachelors74 (8.4%)
Graduate Degree178 (20.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 37.7%Some College: 16.3%Associates: 17.3%Bachelors: 8.4%Graduate: 20.3%Edu
HS Grad37.7%
Some College16.3%
Associates17.3%
Bachelors8.4%
Graduate20.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.1%Renter: 27.9%Tenure
Owner72.1%
Renter27.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,159 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$127,100 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$875/mo
Total Housing Units915
Vacant Units335

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
60%
15–30 min
15%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
65%
About Loup City, NE

Loup City is a city in Nebraska, located in Sherman County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,309 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.1 years.

Economically, Loup City is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,159 is below the national average. Approximately 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Loup City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $127,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $875 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Loup City is moderately educated. 28.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.45%).

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

ZIP Codes in Loup City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68853 1,309 $52,159 $127,100 $875 5.8% 28.7% 72.1%