City

Wilcox, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Kearney County  ·  Nebraska

👥617Population
💰$69,583Median HH Income▼ 9% below avg
🎂44.1Median Age
🏠$142,400Median Home Value▼ 49% below avg
🎓53.7%College Grads▲ 39% above avg
📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 53% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.1%Hispanic: 0.2%Other: 2.1%Race
White97.1%
Hispanic0.2%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
6%
25–44
23%
45–64
32%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty5.4% ▼ 47% below avg
College Grads53.7% ▲ 39% above avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 53% below avg
HS Graduate90 (20.7%)
Some College34 (7.8%)
Associates77 (17.7%)
Bachelors91 (21%)
Graduate Degree142 (32.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 20.7%Some College: 7.8%Associates: 17.7%Bachelors: 21%Graduate: 32.7%Edu
HS Grad20.7%
Some College7.8%
Associates17.7%
Bachelors21.0%
Graduate32.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.4%Renter: 36.6%Tenure
Owner63.4%
Renter36.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
32%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,583 ▼ 9% below avg
Median Home Value$142,400 ▼ 49% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$672/mo
Total Housing Units310
Vacant Units53

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
9%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
65%
About Wilcox, NE

Wilcox is a city in Nebraska, located in Kearney County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 617 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.1 years.

Economically, Wilcox is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,583 is near the national average. Approximately 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Wilcox is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $142,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $672 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wilcox is well-educated. 53.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (97.08%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wilcox
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68982 617 $69,583 $142,400 $672 2.3% 53.7% 63.4%