City

Ruskin, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Nuckolls County  ·  Nebraska

👥280Population
💰$79,471Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂43.9Median Age
🏠$85,000Median Home Value▼ 70% below avg
🎓47.2%College Grads▲ 22% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.1% Female 53.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.4%Hispanic: 3.6%Race
White96.4%
Hispanic3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
11%
18–24
8%
25–44
30%
45–64
14%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.24
Below Poverty8.2% ▼ 18% below avg
College Grads47.2% ▲ 22% above avg
HS Graduate29 (13.6%)
Some College55 (25.7%)
Associates29 (13.6%)
Bachelors45 (21%)
Graduate Degree56 (26.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 13.6%Some College: 25.7%Associates: 13.6%Bachelors: 21%Graduate: 26.2%Edu
HS Grad13.6%
Some College25.7%
Associates13.6%
Bachelors21.0%
Graduate26.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 98.4%Renter: 1.6%Tenure
Owner98.4%
Renter1.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
37%
$50k–$100k
40%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$79,471 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$85,000 ▼ 70% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units144
Vacant Units19

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
5%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
33%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
76%
Walked
15%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
51%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
62%
About Ruskin, NE

Ruskin is a city in Nebraska, located in Nuckolls County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 280 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.9 years.

Economically, Ruskin is a middle-income community. The median household income of $79,471 is near the national average. Approximately 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Ruskin is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $85,000, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 98.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ruskin is well-educated. 47.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (96.43%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ruskin
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68974 280 $79,471 $85,000 0.0% 47.2% 98.4%