City

Wakefield, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Dixon County  ·  Nebraska

👥1,685Population
💰$59,524Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂38.2Median Age
🏠$123,000Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓43.8%College Grads▲ 13% above avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 32% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.4% Female 45.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 54.5%Hispanic: 44.5%Other: 1%Race
White54.5%
Hispanic44.5%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
23%
18–24
6%
25–44
24%
45–64
22%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.69
Below Poverty3.7% ▼ 63% below avg
College Grads43.8% ▲ 13% above avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 32% below avg
No HS Diploma29 (3.8%)
HS Graduate216 (28.1%)
Some College82 (10.7%)
Associates105 (13.7%)
Bachelors81 (10.5%)
Graduate Degree255 (33.2%)

Education

No HS: 3.8%HS Grad: 28.1%Some College: 10.7%Associates: 13.7%Bachelors: 10.5%Graduate: 33.2%Edu
No HS3.8%
HS Grad28.1%
Some College10.7%
Associates13.7%
Bachelors10.5%
Graduate33.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.8%Renter: 31.2%Tenure
Owner68.8%
Renter31.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,524 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$123,000 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$719/mo
Total Housing Units690
Vacant Units74

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
30%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
76%
Walked
13%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
63%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
61%
About Wakefield, NE

Wakefield is a city in Nebraska, located in Dixon County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,685 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.2 years.

Economically, Wakefield is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,524 is below the national average. Approximately 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Wakefield is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $123,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $719 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wakefield is well-educated. 43.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (54.54%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wakefield
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68784 1,685 $59,524 $123,000 $719 3.3% 43.8% 68.8%