City

Seward, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Seward County  ·  Nebraska

👥9,032Population
💰$78,064Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂34.9Median Age
🏠$259,900Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓49.0%College Grads▲ 26% above avg
📊1.4%Unemployment▼ 71% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.8%Hispanic: 3.8%Black: 0.5%Asian: 0.6%Other: 1.3%Race
White93.8%
Hispanic3.8%
Black0.5%
Asian0.6%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
18%
25–44
21%
45–64
19%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty5.8% ▼ 42% below avg
College Grads49.0% ▲ 26% above avg
Unemployment1.4% ▼ 71% below avg
No HS Diploma16 (0.3%)
HS Graduate1,246 (24.8%)
Some College670 (13.4%)
Associates629 (12.5%)
Bachelors636 (12.7%)
Graduate Degree1,820 (36.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 24.8%Some College: 13.4%Associates: 12.5%Bachelors: 12.7%Graduate: 36.3%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad24.8%
Some College13.4%
Associates12.5%
Bachelors12.7%
Graduate36.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65%Renter: 35%Tenure
Owner65.0%
Renter35.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
33%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$78,064 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$259,900 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$998/mo
Total Housing Units3,499
Vacant Units246

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
54%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
59%
About Seward, NE

Seward is a city in Nebraska, located in Seward County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,032 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.9 years.

Economically, Seward is a middle-income community. The median household income of $78,064 is near the national average. Approximately 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Seward is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $259,900, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $998 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Seward is well-educated. 49.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (93.83%).

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

ZIP Codes in Seward
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68434 9,032 $78,064 $259,900 $998 1.4% 49.0% 65.0%