City

Wauneta, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Chase County  ·  Nebraska

👥788Population
💰$51,071Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂54.4Median Age
🏠$99,400Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓28.6%College Grads▼ 26% below avg
📊2.8%Unemployment▼ 43% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.4%Hispanic: 1.4%Black: 1.9%Other: 3.3%Race
White93.4%
Hispanic1.4%
Black1.9%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
10%
25–44
15%
45–64
20%
65+
18%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.18
Below Poverty6.4% ▼ 37% below avg
College Grads28.6% ▼ 26% below avg
Unemployment2.8% ▼ 43% below avg
HS Graduate141 (24.7%)
Some College102 (17.9%)
Associates164 (28.8%)
Bachelors52 (9.1%)
Graduate Degree111 (19.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 24.7%Some College: 17.9%Associates: 28.8%Bachelors: 9.1%Graduate: 19.5%Edu
HS Grad24.7%
Some College17.9%
Associates28.8%
Bachelors9.1%
Graduate19.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.1%Renter: 31.9%Tenure
Owner68.1%
Renter31.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
23%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,071 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$99,400 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$450/mo
Total Housing Units433
Vacant Units79

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
48%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
2%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
1%
2000+
65%
About Wauneta, NE

Wauneta is a city in Nebraska, located in Chase County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 788 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.4 years.

Economically, Wauneta is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,071 is below the national average. Approximately 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Wauneta is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $99,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $450 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wauneta is moderately educated. 28.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.4%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wauneta
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
69045 788 $51,071 $99,400 $450 2.8% 28.6% 68.1%