City

Wayne, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Wayne County  ·  Nebraska

👥6,816Population
💰$59,184Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂24.3Median Age
🏠$206,900Median Home Value▼ 26% below avg
🎓45.7%College Grads▲ 18% above avg
📊4.6%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.4%Hispanic: 12.2%Black: 1.3%Asian: 0.3%Other: 2.4%Race
White83.4%
Hispanic12.2%
Black1.3%
Asian0.3%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
33%
25–44
18%
45–64
17%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age24.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.16
Below Poverty13.4% ▲ 34% above avg
College Grads45.7% ▲ 18% above avg
Unemployment4.6% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma45 (1.4%)
HS Graduate903 (28.7%)
Some College367 (11.7%)
Associates391 (12.4%)
Bachelors412 (13.1%)
Graduate Degree1,026 (32.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 28.7%Some College: 11.7%Associates: 12.4%Bachelors: 13.1%Graduate: 32.6%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad28.7%
Some College11.7%
Associates12.4%
Bachelors13.1%
Graduate32.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 60.2%Renter: 39.8%Tenure
Owner60.2%
Renter39.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,184 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$206,900 ▼ 26% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$705/mo
Total Housing Units2,668
Vacant Units135

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

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

Commute Time

Under 15 min
71%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
58%
About Wayne, NE

Wayne is a city in Nebraska, located in Wayne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,816 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 24.3 years.

Economically, Wayne is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,184 is below the national average. Approximately 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Wayne is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $206,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $705 per month. Homeownership is high at 60.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wayne is well-educated. 45.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (83.41%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wayne
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68787 6,816 $59,184 $206,900 $705 4.6% 45.7% 60.2%