City

Newcastle, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Dixon County  ·  Nebraska

👥779Population
💰$85,357Median HH Income▲ 12% above avg
🎂57.0Median Age
🏠$114,900Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓51.1%College Grads▲ 32% above avg
📊0.2%Unemployment▼ 95% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.0% Female 46.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98%Hispanic: 0.8%Other: 1.3%Race
White98.0%
Hispanic0.8%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
18%
18–24
5%
25–44
12%
45–64
35%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age57.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty1.8% ▼ 82% below avg
College Grads51.1% ▲ 32% above avg
Unemployment0.2% ▼ 95% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.2%)
HS Graduate180 (35.4%)
Some College34 (6.7%)
Associates34 (6.7%)
Bachelors76 (14.9%)
Graduate Degree184 (36.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 35.4%Some College: 6.7%Associates: 6.7%Bachelors: 14.9%Graduate: 36.1%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad35.4%
Some College6.7%
Associates6.7%
Bachelors14.9%
Graduate36.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.4%Renter: 13.6%Tenure
Owner86.4%
Renter13.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
38%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
25%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$85,357 ▲ 12% above avg
Median Home Value$114,900 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$605/mo
Total Housing Units351
Vacant Units35

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
19%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
66%
About Newcastle, NE

Newcastle is a city in Nebraska, located in Dixon County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 779 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 57 years.

Economically, Newcastle is a middle-income community. The median household income of $85,357 is near the national average. Approximately 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Newcastle is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $114,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $605 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Newcastle is well-educated. 51.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (97.95%).

Newcastle, NE offers residents above-average earning potential within Nebraska.

ZIP Codes in Newcastle
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68757 779 $85,357 $114,900 $605 0.2% 51.1% 86.4%