City

Shelton, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Buffalo County  ·  Nebraska

👥1,887Population
💰$79,607Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂34.8Median Age
🏠$155,600Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓34.0%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.5% Female 47.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 75.8%Hispanic: 22.8%Black: 0.1%Other: 1.2%Race
White75.8%
Hispanic22.8%
Black0.1%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
21%
18–24
5%
25–44
29%
45–64
24%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.80
Below Poverty7.4% ▼ 26% below avg
College Grads34.0% ▼ 12% below avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.2%)
HS Graduate330 (29.6%)
Some College208 (18.7%)
Associates195 (17.5%)
Bachelors144 (12.9%)
Graduate Degree235 (21.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 29.6%Some College: 18.7%Associates: 17.5%Bachelors: 12.9%Graduate: 21.1%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad29.6%
Some College18.7%
Associates17.5%
Bachelors12.9%
Graduate21.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.4%Renter: 18.6%Tenure
Owner81.4%
Renter18.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$79,607 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$155,600 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,014/mo
Total Housing Units733
Vacant Units60

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
62%
About Shelton, NE

Shelton is a city in Nebraska, located in Buffalo County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,887 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.8 years.

Economically, Shelton is a middle-income community. The median household income of $79,607 is near the national average. Approximately 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Shelton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $155,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,014 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Shelton is moderately educated. 34.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (75.83%).

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

ZIP Codes in Shelton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68876 1,887 $79,607 $155,600 $1,014 4.7% 34.0% 81.4%