City

Wellfleet, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Lincoln County  ·  Nebraska

👥289Population
💰$71,250Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂43.8Median Age
🏠$154,500Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓61.5%College Grads▲ 59% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 38.4% Female 61.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.2%Hispanic: 11.8%Other: 1%Race
White87.2%
Hispanic11.8%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
19%
18–24
7%
25–44
20%
45–64
26%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty6.9% ▼ 31% below avg
College Grads61.5% ▲ 59% above avg
HS Graduate29 (15.1%)
Some College17 (8.9%)
Associates28 (14.6%)
Bachelors32 (16.7%)
Graduate Degree86 (44.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 15.1%Some College: 8.9%Associates: 14.6%Bachelors: 16.7%Graduate: 44.8%Edu
HS Grad15.1%
Some College8.9%
Associates14.6%
Bachelors16.7%
Graduate44.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.9%Renter: 24.1%Tenure
Owner75.9%
Renter24.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,250 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$154,500 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$888/mo
Total Housing Units135
Vacant Units19

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
68%
About Wellfleet, NE

Wellfleet is a city in Nebraska, located in Lincoln County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 289 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.8 years.

Economically, Wellfleet is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,250 is near the national average. Approximately 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Wellfleet is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $154,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $888 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wellfleet is highly educated. 61.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (87.2%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wellfleet
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
69170 289 $71,250 $154,500 $888 0.0% 61.5% 75.9%