US ZIP Code
69143

Hershey, NE

Lincoln County  ·  Nebraska

● Active
👥 1,675 Population ↑ 18% since 2019
💰 $96,033 Median HH Income
▲ 26% above avg ↑ 44% since 2019
🎂 41.6 Median Age ↓ 14% since 2019
🏠 $185,700 Median Home Value
▼ 33% below avg ↑ 32% since 2019
🎓 44.6% College Grads
▲ 15% above avg
📊 2.7% Unemployment
▼ 45% below avg ↑ 761% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code69143
CityHershey
StateNebraska (NE)
CountyLincoln County
Area Code308
Elevation2,910 ft
Latitude41.19271
Longitude-101.019374
TimezoneChicago (DST)
FIPS31111
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 55.2% (924) Female 44.8% (751) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.8%Hispanic: 4.6%Black: 0.4%Other: 3%Race
White91.8%
Hispanic4.6%
Black0.4%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
20%
18–24
5%
25–44
31%
45–64
23%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.6 yrs ↓ 14% since 2019
Avg Household Size2.53
Below Poverty4.5% ▼ 55% below avg
College Grads44.6% ▲ 15% above avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 45% below avg
HS Graduate292 (25.5%)
Some College147 (12.8%)
Associates196 (17.1%)
Bachelors244 (21.3%)
Graduate Degree267 (23.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 25.5%Some College: 12.8%Associates: 17.1%Bachelors: 21.3%Graduate: 23.3%Edu
HS Grad25.5%
Some College12.8%
Associates17.1%
Bachelors21.3%
Graduate23.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.9%Renter: 15.1%Tenure
Owner84.9%
Renter15.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–100k
12%
$100k–150k
15%
$150k–200k
30%
$200k–300k
21%
$300k–500k
14%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$96,033 ▲ 26% above avg ↑ 44% since 2019
Median Home Value$185,700 ▼ 33% below avg ↑ 32% since 2019
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$768/mo ↑ 6% since 2019
Total Units686
Vacant Units25
Avg HH Size2.53

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–50k
9%
$50k–75k
14%
$75k–100k
18%
$100k–150k
27%
$150k–200k
11%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
60%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
63%

Summary

Total Units686
Vacant25
Owner Occupied84.9%
Renter Occupied15.1%
Avg HH Size2.53
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 69143 is in Hershey, NE, in Lincoln County.
ZIP code 69143 is located in Nebraska (NE).
ZIP code 69143 is in Lincoln County, NE.
ZIP 69143 observes the Chicago timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 69143 is 1,675 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 69143 is $96,033 (ACS 2023).
The median home value in ZIP 69143 is $185,700 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 69143

ZIP code 69143 is located in Hershey, Nebraska, within Lincoln County. With a population of 1,675, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.6 years. Economically, 69143 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $96,033 is above the national average.

Real estate in ZIP code 69143 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $185,700 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $768 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 84.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 32% since 2019.

The population of 69143 is primarily White (91.82%). Residents are well-educated — 44.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.5%. Household income has grown by 44% since 2019.

The unemployment rate in 69143 stands at 2.7%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 90%.

Overall, ZIP code 69143 in Hershey, NE is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,675 residents, a median household income of $96,033, and a median home value of $185,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Nebraska.