City

Ashton, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Sherman County  ·  Nebraska

👥357Population
💰$82,734Median HH Income▲ 8% above avg
🎂49.2Median Age
🏠$91,500Median Home Value▼ 67% below avg
🎓21.3%College Grads▼ 45% below avg
📊8.4%Unemployment▲ 72% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.2% Female 44.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.9%Hispanic: 1.4%Other: 1.7%Race
White96.9%
Hispanic1.4%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
5%
18–24
6%
25–44
18%
45–64
37%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.2 yrs
Avg HH Size1.91
Below Poverty4.2% ▼ 58% below avg
College Grads21.3% ▼ 45% below avg
Unemployment8.4% ▲ 72% above avg
HS Graduate108 (37.1%)
Some College31 (10.7%)
Associates90 (30.9%)
Bachelors46 (15.8%)
Graduate Degree16 (5.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 37.1%Some College: 10.7%Associates: 30.9%Bachelors: 15.8%Graduate: 5.5%Edu
HS Grad37.1%
Some College10.7%
Associates30.9%
Bachelors15.8%
Graduate5.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.9%Renter: 25.1%Tenure
Owner74.9%
Renter25.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
40%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$82,734 ▲ 8% above avg
Median Home Value$91,500 ▼ 67% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$821/mo
Total Housing Units235
Vacant Units48

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
77%
About Ashton, NE

Ashton is a city in Nebraska, located in Sherman County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 357 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.2 years.

Economically, Ashton is a middle-income community. The median household income of $82,734 is near the national average. Approximately 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.4%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Ashton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $91,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $821 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ashton is less-educated. 21.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.92%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ashton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68817 357 $82,734 $91,500 $821 8.4% 21.3% 74.9%