City

Superior, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Nuckolls County  ·  Nebraska

👥2,382Population
💰$63,068Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂49.3Median Age
🏠$77,200Median Home Value▼ 72% below avg
🎓43.8%College Grads▲ 13% above avg
📊1.3%Unemployment▼ 74% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.1%Hispanic: 2.7%Black: 0.3%Other: 4.1%Race
White92.1%
Hispanic2.7%
Black0.3%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
20%
45–64
29%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.18
Below Poverty4.9% ▼ 51% below avg
College Grads43.8% ▲ 13% above avg
Unemployment1.3% ▼ 74% below avg
No HS Diploma59 (3.6%)
HS Graduate414 (25%)
Some College240 (14.5%)
Associates217 (13.1%)
Bachelors258 (15.6%)
Graduate Degree468 (28.3%)

Education

No HS: 3.6%HS Grad: 25%Some College: 14.5%Associates: 13.1%Bachelors: 15.6%Graduate: 28.3%Edu
No HS3.6%
HS Grad25.0%
Some College14.5%
Associates13.1%
Bachelors15.6%
Graduate28.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.4%Renter: 23.6%Tenure
Owner76.4%
Renter23.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
33%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,068 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$77,200 ▼ 72% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$665/mo
Total Housing Units1,271
Vacant Units206

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
73%
15–30 min
11%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
63%
About Superior, NE

Superior is a city in Nebraska, located in Nuckolls County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,382 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.3 years.

Economically, Superior is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,068 is below the national average. Approximately 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Superior is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $77,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $665 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Superior is well-educated. 43.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.07%).

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

ZIP Codes in Superior
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68978 2,382 $63,068 $77,200 $665 1.3% 43.8% 76.4%