City

Nelson, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Nuckolls County  ·  Nebraska

👥615Population
💰$58,611Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂59.5Median Age
🏠$78,900Median Home Value▼ 72% below avg
🎓40.0%College Grads≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.5% Female 48.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85%Hispanic: 9.1%Black: 0.3%Other: 5.5%Race
White85.0%
Hispanic9.1%
Black0.3%
Other5.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
9%
18–24
8%
25–44
17%
45–64
31%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age59.5 yrs
Avg HH Size1.87
Below Poverty8.6% ▼ 14% below avg
College Grads40.0% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.4%)
HS Graduate154 (33.3%)
Some College70 (15.2%)
Associates51 (11%)
Bachelors70 (15.2%)
Graduate Degree115 (24.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 33.3%Some College: 15.2%Associates: 11%Bachelors: 15.2%Graduate: 24.9%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad33.3%
Some College15.2%
Associates11.0%
Bachelors15.2%
Graduate24.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.8%Renter: 16.2%Tenure
Owner83.8%
Renter16.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
31%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,611 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$78,900 ▼ 72% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$492/mo
Total Housing Units428
Vacant Units100

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
29%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
45%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
65%
About Nelson, NE

Nelson is a city in Nebraska, located in Nuckolls County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 615 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 59.5 years.

Economically, Nelson is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,611 is below the national average. Approximately 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Nelson is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $78,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $492 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Nelson is well-educated. 40.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (85.04%).

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

ZIP Codes in Nelson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68961 615 $58,611 $78,900 $492 0.0% 40.0% 83.8%