City

Wilber, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Saline County  ·  Nebraska

👥2,682Population
💰$83,938Median HH Income▲ 10% above avg
🎂38.0Median Age
🏠$180,300Median Home Value▼ 35% below avg
🎓40.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.2%Unemployment▼ 75% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.3% Female 48.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 72.3%Hispanic: 21%Asian: 2.7%Other: 3.8%Race
White72.3%
Hispanic21.0%
Asian2.7%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
18%
18–24
9%
25–44
25%
45–64
23%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.85
Below Poverty6.3% ▼ 37% below avg
College Grads40.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.2% ▼ 75% below avg
No HS Diploma18 (1.2%)
HS Graduate467 (31.1%)
Some College244 (16.3%)
Associates161 (10.7%)
Bachelors236 (15.7%)
Graduate Degree375 (25%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 31.1%Some College: 16.3%Associates: 10.7%Bachelors: 15.7%Graduate: 25%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad31.1%
Some College16.3%
Associates10.7%
Bachelors15.7%
Graduate25.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.2%Renter: 26.8%Tenure
Owner73.2%
Renter26.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$83,938 ▲ 10% above avg
Median Home Value$180,300 ▼ 35% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$845/mo
Total Housing Units1,004
Vacant Units105

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
49%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
70%
About Wilber, NE

Wilber is a city in Nebraska, located in Saline County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,682 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38 years.

Economically, Wilber is a middle-income community. The median household income of $83,938 is near the national average. Approximately 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Wilber is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $180,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $845 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wilber is well-educated. 40.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (72.26%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wilber
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68465 2,682 $83,938 $180,300 $845 1.2% 40.7% 73.2%