City

Valparaiso, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Saunders County  ·  Nebraska

👥1,292Population
💰$101,667Median HH Income▲ 33% above avg
🎂51.4Median Age
🏠$281,300Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓49.5%College Grads▲ 28% above avg
📊1.7%Unemployment▼ 65% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.9% Female 48.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.9%Black: 0.7%Asian: 0.2%Other: 3.6%Race
White94.9%
Black0.7%
Asian0.2%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
9%
25–44
16%
45–64
36%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty2.9% ▼ 71% below avg
College Grads49.5% ▲ 28% above avg
Unemployment1.7% ▼ 65% below avg
No HS Diploma12 (1.3%)
HS Graduate338 (37.3%)
Some College50 (5.5%)
Associates58 (6.4%)
Bachelors148 (16.3%)
Graduate Degree301 (33.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 37.3%Some College: 5.5%Associates: 6.4%Bachelors: 16.3%Graduate: 33.2%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad37.3%
Some College5.5%
Associates6.4%
Bachelors16.3%
Graduate33.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 93.7%Renter: 6.3%Tenure
Owner93.7%
Renter6.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
40%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$101,667 ▲ 33% above avg
Median Home Value$281,300 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$735/mo
Total Housing Units581
Vacant Units25

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
30%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
11%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
36%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
59%
About Valparaiso, NE

Valparaiso is a city in Nebraska, located in Saunders County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,292 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.4 years.

Economically, Valparaiso is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $101,667 is above the national average. Approximately 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Valparaiso is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $281,300, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $735 per month. Homeownership is high at 93.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Valparaiso is well-educated. 49.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (94.89%).

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

ZIP Codes in Valparaiso
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68065 1,292 $101,667 $281,300 $735 1.7% 49.5% 93.7%