City

Shelby, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Polk County  ·  Nebraska

👥1,126Population
💰$91,458Median HH Income▲ 20% above avg
🎂43.0Median Age
🏠$161,200Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓37.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.7%Unemployment▼ 24% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.9% Female 51.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.2%Hispanic: 12.2%Other: 1.6%Race
White86.2%
Hispanic12.2%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
22%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.68
Below Poverty3.8% ▼ 62% below avg
College Grads37.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.7% ▼ 24% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.4%)
HS Graduate270 (34.8%)
Some College92 (11.9%)
Associates120 (15.5%)
Bachelors161 (20.8%)
Graduate Degree129 (16.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 34.8%Some College: 11.9%Associates: 15.5%Bachelors: 20.8%Graduate: 16.6%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad34.8%
Some College11.9%
Associates15.5%
Bachelors20.8%
Graduate16.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86%Renter: 14.1%Tenure
Owner86.0%
Renter14.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$91,458 ▲ 20% above avg
Median Home Value$161,200 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$930/mo
Total Housing Units454
Vacant Units34

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
17%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
73%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
23%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
33%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
62%
About Shelby, NE

Shelby is a city in Nebraska, located in Polk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,126 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43 years.

Economically, Shelby is a middle-income community. The median household income of $91,458 is above the national average. Approximately 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Shelby is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $161,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $930 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Shelby is moderately educated. 37.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (86.23%).

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

ZIP Codes in Shelby
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68662 1,126 $91,458 $161,200 $930 3.7% 37.4% 86.0%