City

Rulo, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Richardson County  ·  Nebraska

👥228Population
💰$62,656Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂52.6Median Age
🏠$112,500Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓21.9%College Grads▼ 43% below avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 18% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 71.1% Female 29.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 76.8%Asian: 0.4%Other: 7.5%Race
White76.8%
Asian0.4%
Other7.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
15%
18–24
4%
25–44
13%
45–64
36%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.6 yrs
Avg HH Size1.88
Below Poverty13.2% ▲ 32% above avg
College Grads21.9% ▼ 43% below avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 18% below avg
No HS Diploma7 (4.8%)
HS Graduate69 (47.3%)
Some College27 (18.5%)
Associates11 (7.5%)
Bachelors9 (6.2%)
Graduate Degree23 (15.8%)

Education

No HS: 4.8%HS Grad: 47.3%Some College: 18.5%Associates: 7.5%Bachelors: 6.2%Graduate: 15.8%Edu
No HS4.8%
HS Grad47.3%
Some College18.5%
Associates7.5%
Bachelors6.2%
Graduate15.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.6%Renter: 12.4%Tenure
Owner87.6%
Renter12.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
33%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,656 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$112,500 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units177
Vacant Units56

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Walked
13%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
46%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
63%
About Rulo, NE

Rulo is a city in Nebraska, located in Richardson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 228 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.6 years.

Economically, Rulo is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,656 is below the national average. Approximately 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Rulo is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $112,500, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 87.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rulo is less-educated. 21.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (76.75%).

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

ZIP Codes in Rulo
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68431 228 $62,656 $112,500 4.0% 21.9% 87.6%