City

Silver Creek, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Merrick County  ·  Nebraska

👥734Population
💰$65,040Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂47.7Median Age
🏠$200,400Median Home Value▼ 28% below avg
🎓32.4%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.7% Female 46.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.1%Hispanic: 5.7%Other: 0.1%Race
White94.1%
Hispanic5.7%
Other0.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
10%
18–24
2%
25–44
25%
45–64
45%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.7 yrs
Avg HH Size1.98
Below Poverty9.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads32.4% ▼ 16% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.5%)
HS Graduate293 (48.4%)
Some College62 (10.2%)
Associates51 (8.4%)
Bachelors143 (23.6%)
Graduate Degree53 (8.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 48.4%Some College: 10.2%Associates: 8.4%Bachelors: 23.6%Graduate: 8.8%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad48.4%
Some College10.2%
Associates8.4%
Bachelors23.6%
Graduate8.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.8%Renter: 12.2%Tenure
Owner87.8%
Renter12.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
23%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,040 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$200,400 ▼ 28% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$816/mo
Total Housing Units446
Vacant Units76

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
30%
$50k–$75k
34%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
46%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
22%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
58%
About Silver Creek, NE

Silver Creek is a city in Nebraska, located in Merrick County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 734 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.7 years.

Economically, Silver Creek is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,040 is near the national average. Approximately 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Silver Creek is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $200,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $816 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Silver Creek is moderately educated. 32.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.14%).

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

ZIP Codes in Silver Creek
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68663 734 $65,040 $200,400 $816 0.0% 32.4% 87.8%