City

Wausa, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Knox County  ·  Nebraska

👥1,009Population
💰$84,500Median HH Income▲ 11% above avg
🎂40.1Median Age
🏠$104,900Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓42.5%College Grads▲ 10% above avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 21% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 43.8% Female 56.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.1%Hispanic: 4.9%Black: 0.7%Asian: 0.2%Other: 0.5%Race
White92.1%
Hispanic4.9%
Black0.7%
Asian0.2%
Other0.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
20%
18–24
7%
25–44
19%
45–64
23%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.63
Below Poverty2.8% ▼ 72% below avg
College Grads42.5% ▲ 10% above avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 21% below avg
HS Graduate152 (24.4%)
Some College78 (12.5%)
Associates128 (20.5%)
Bachelors111 (17.8%)
Graduate Degree154 (24.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 24.4%Some College: 12.5%Associates: 20.5%Bachelors: 17.8%Graduate: 24.7%Edu
HS Grad24.4%
Some College12.5%
Associates20.5%
Bachelors17.8%
Graduate24.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.4%Renter: 12.6%Tenure
Owner87.4%
Renter12.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
34%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$84,500 ▲ 11% above avg
Median Home Value$104,900 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$763/mo
Total Housing Units496
Vacant Units130

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
49%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
20%
1960s–1970s
3%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
69%
About Wausa, NE

Wausa is a city in Nebraska, located in Knox County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,009 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.1 years.

Economically, Wausa is a middle-income community. The median household income of $84,500 is near the national average. Approximately 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Wausa is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $104,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $763 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wausa is well-educated. 42.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.07%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wausa
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68786 1,009 $84,500 $104,900 $763 3.9% 42.5% 87.4%