City

Wood River, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Hall County  ·  Nebraska

👥2,486Population
💰$88,333Median HH Income▲ 16% above avg
🎂39.2Median Age
🏠$186,200Median Home Value▼ 33% below avg
🎓33.9%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 16% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.0% Female 48.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82%Hispanic: 15.7%Other: 2.1%Race
White82.0%
Hispanic15.7%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
21%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
24%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.79
Below Poverty6.5% ▼ 35% below avg
College Grads33.9% ▼ 12% below avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 16% below avg
No HS Diploma11 (0.7%)
HS Graduate476 (31.5%)
Some College231 (15.3%)
Associates282 (18.6%)
Bachelors175 (11.6%)
Graduate Degree338 (22.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 31.5%Some College: 15.3%Associates: 18.6%Bachelors: 11.6%Graduate: 22.3%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad31.5%
Some College15.3%
Associates18.6%
Bachelors11.6%
Graduate22.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.3%Renter: 15.7%Tenure
Owner84.3%
Renter15.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$88,333 ▲ 16% above avg
Median Home Value$186,200 ▼ 33% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$900/mo
Total Housing Units965
Vacant Units87

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
64%
About Wood River, NE

Wood River is a city in Nebraska, located in Hall County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,486 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.2 years.

Economically, Wood River is a middle-income community. The median household income of $88,333 is above the national average. Approximately 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Wood River is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $186,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $900 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wood River is moderately educated. 33.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (82.02%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wood River
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68883 2,486 $88,333 $186,200 $900 4.1% 33.9% 84.3%