City

Staplehurst, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Seward County  ·  Nebraska

👥700Population
💰$86,563Median HH Income▲ 13% above avg
🎂36.3Median Age
🏠$127,000Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓45.9%College Grads▲ 18% above avg
📊1.1%Unemployment▼ 78% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.6% Female 52.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.9%Hispanic: 0.1%Black: 0.7%Asian: 0.4%Other: 0.9%Race
White97.9%
Hispanic0.1%
Black0.7%
Asian0.4%
Other0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
13%
5–17
21%
18–24
2%
25–44
33%
45–64
23%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.60
Below Poverty11.0% ▲ 10% above avg
College Grads45.9% ▲ 18% above avg
Unemployment1.1% ▼ 78% below avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.9%)
HS Graduate120 (27.6%)
Some College38 (8.8%)
Associates73 (16.8%)
Bachelors58 (13.4%)
Graduate Degree141 (32.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 27.6%Some College: 8.8%Associates: 16.8%Bachelors: 13.4%Graduate: 32.5%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad27.6%
Some College8.8%
Associates16.8%
Bachelors13.4%
Graduate32.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.5%Renter: 8.6%Tenure
Owner91.5%
Renter8.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$86,563 ▲ 13% above avg
Median Home Value$127,000 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$637/mo
Total Housing Units337
Vacant Units68

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
32%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
3%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
80%
About Staplehurst, NE

Staplehurst is a city in Nebraska, located in Seward County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 700 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.3 years.

Economically, Staplehurst is a middle-income community. The median household income of $86,563 is near the national average. Approximately 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Staplehurst is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $127,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $637 per month. Homeownership is high at 91.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Staplehurst is well-educated. 45.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (97.86%).

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

ZIP Codes in Staplehurst
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68439 700 $86,563 $127,000 $637 1.1% 45.9% 91.5%