City

Western, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Saline County  ·  Nebraska

👥489Population
💰$71,250Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂50.8Median Age
🏠$181,300Median Home Value▼ 35% below avg
🎓34.2%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
📊2.6%Unemployment▼ 47% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.0% Female 47.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.1%Hispanic: 2.5%Other: 2%Race
White93.1%
Hispanic2.5%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
3%
25–44
18%
45–64
32%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty6.3% ▼ 37% below avg
College Grads34.2% ▼ 12% below avg
Unemployment2.6% ▼ 47% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.3%)
HS Graduate138 (39.3%)
Some College45 (12.8%)
Associates47 (13.4%)
Bachelors44 (12.5%)
Graduate Degree76 (21.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 39.3%Some College: 12.8%Associates: 13.4%Bachelors: 12.5%Graduate: 21.7%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad39.3%
Some College12.8%
Associates13.4%
Bachelors12.5%
Graduate21.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.1%Renter: 8.9%Tenure
Owner91.1%
Renter8.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,250 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$181,300 ▼ 35% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$675/mo
Total Housing Units244
Vacant Units30

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
3%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
71%
About Western, NE

Western is a city in Nebraska, located in Saline County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 489 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.8 years.

Economically, Western is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,250 is near the national average. Approximately 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Western is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $181,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $675 per month. Homeownership is high at 91.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Western is moderately educated. 34.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.05%).

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

ZIP Codes in Western
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68464 489 $71,250 $181,300 $675 2.6% 34.2% 91.1%