City

Nebraska City, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Otoe County  ·  Nebraska

👥8,946Population
💰$74,217Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂39.1Median Age
🏠$167,100Median Home Value▼ 40% below avg
🎓39.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.1%Unemployment▼ 77% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.0% Female 47.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.6%Hispanic: 11.6%Black: 1.3%Other: 4.3%Race
White82.6%
Hispanic11.6%
Black1.3%
Other4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
20%
18–24
10%
25–44
22%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty11.5% ▲ 15% above avg
College Grads39.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.1% ▼ 77% below avg
No HS Diploma140 (2.6%)
HS Graduate1,698 (31%)
Some College830 (15.2%)
Associates641 (11.7%)
Bachelors637 (11.6%)
Graduate Degree1,528 (27.9%)

Education

No HS: 2.6%HS Grad: 31%Some College: 15.2%Associates: 11.7%Bachelors: 11.6%Graduate: 27.9%Edu
No HS2.6%
HS Grad31.0%
Some College15.2%
Associates11.7%
Bachelors11.6%
Graduate27.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.9%Renter: 23.1%Tenure
Owner76.9%
Renter23.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$74,217 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$167,100 ▼ 40% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$911/mo
Total Housing Units3,781
Vacant Units350

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
55%
15–30 min
15%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
61%
About Nebraska City, NE

Nebraska City is a city in Nebraska, located in Otoe County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,946 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.1 years.

Economically, Nebraska City is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $74,217 is near the national average. Approximately 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Nebraska City is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $167,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $911 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Nebraska City is moderately educated. 39.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (82.6%).

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

ZIP Codes in Nebraska City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68410 8,946 $74,217 $167,100 $911 1.1% 39.6% 76.9%