City

Salem, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Richardson County  ·  Nebraska

👥220Population
🎂46.2Median Age
🏠$101,900Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓31.8%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.0% Female 45.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.2%Hispanic: 0.9%Other: 5.9%Race
White93.2%
Hispanic0.9%
Other5.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
22%
25–44
21%
45–64
32%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty34.1% ▲ 241% above avg
College Grads31.8% ▼ 18% below avg
HS Graduate71 (48%)
Some College16 (10.8%)
Associates14 (9.5%)
Bachelors11 (7.4%)
Graduate Degree36 (24.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 48%Some College: 10.8%Associates: 9.5%Bachelors: 7.4%Graduate: 24.3%Edu
HS Grad48.0%
Some College10.8%
Associates9.5%
Bachelors7.4%
Graduate24.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75%Renter: 25%Tenure
Owner75.0%
Renter25.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
26%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
38%
$150k–$200k
6%
$300k–$500k
10%

Financials

Median Home Value$101,900 ▼ 63% below avg
Total Housing Units160
Vacant Units64

Income Distribution

Under $25k
46%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
8%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
1%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
79%
About Salem, NE

Salem is a city in Nebraska, located in Richardson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 220 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.2 years.

The real estate market in Salem is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $101,900, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 75.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Salem is moderately educated. 31.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.18%).

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

ZIP Codes in Salem
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.