City

Waverly, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Lancaster County  ·  Nebraska

👥4,864Population
💰$116,023Median HH Income▲ 52% above avg
🎂39.4Median Age
🏠$295,800Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓48.4%College Grads▲ 25% above avg
📊0.9%Unemployment▼ 81% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.6% Female 53.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91%Hispanic: 7.3%Black: 0.3%Other: 0.8%Race
White91.0%
Hispanic7.3%
Black0.3%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
26%
18–24
4%
25–44
23%
45–64
20%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.79
Below Poverty1.5% ▼ 85% below avg
College Grads48.4% ▲ 25% above avg
Unemployment0.9% ▼ 81% below avg
HS Graduate871 (28.5%)
Some College227 (7.4%)
Associates480 (15.7%)
Bachelors479 (15.7%)
Graduate Degree999 (32.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 28.5%Some College: 7.4%Associates: 15.7%Bachelors: 15.7%Graduate: 32.7%Edu
HS Grad28.5%
Some College7.4%
Associates15.7%
Bachelors15.7%
Graduate32.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.8%Renter: 14.2%Tenure
Owner85.8%
Renter14.2%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
35%
$300k–$500k
42%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$116,023 ▲ 52% above avg
Median Home Value$295,800 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,065/mo
Total Housing Units1,763
Vacant Units56

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
33%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
61%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
65%
About Waverly, NE

Waverly is a city in Nebraska, located in Lancaster County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,864 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.4 years.

Economically, Waverly is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $116,023 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Waverly is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $295,800, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,065 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Waverly is well-educated. 48.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (90.97%).

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

ZIP Codes in Waverly
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68462 4,864 $116,023 $295,800 $1,065 0.9% 48.4% 85.8%