City

Ulysses, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Butler County  ·  Nebraska

👥480Population
💰$84,583Median HH Income▲ 11% above avg
🎂46.9Median Age
🏠$123,300Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓39.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊7.7%Unemployment▲ 58% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.3% Female 48.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.5%Hispanic: 0.2%Other: 5%Race
White93.5%
Hispanic0.2%
Other5.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
23%
18–24
1%
25–44
19%
45–64
26%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.46
Below Poverty13.3% ▲ 33% above avg
College Grads39.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment7.7% ▲ 58% above avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.3%)
HS Graduate115 (32.7%)
Some College61 (17.3%)
Associates36 (10.2%)
Bachelors74 (21%)
Graduate Degree65 (18.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 32.7%Some College: 17.3%Associates: 10.2%Bachelors: 21%Graduate: 18.5%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad32.7%
Some College17.3%
Associates10.2%
Bachelors21.0%
Graduate18.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.7%Renter: 10.3%Tenure
Owner89.7%
Renter10.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
33%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$84,583 ▲ 11% above avg
Median Home Value$123,300 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,375/mo
Total Housing Units215
Vacant Units20

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
57%
Walked
23%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
15%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
75%
About Ulysses, NE

Ulysses is a city in Nebraska, located in Butler County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 480 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.9 years.

Economically, Ulysses is a middle-income community. The median household income of $84,583 is near the national average. Approximately 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.7%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Ulysses is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $123,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,375 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ulysses is moderately educated. 39.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.54%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ulysses
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68669 480 $84,583 $123,300 $1,375 7.7% 39.5% 89.7%