County

Cheyenne County, NE

6 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Nebraska

👥9,710Population
💰$58,309Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂42.4Median Age
🏠$132,578Median Home Value▼ 52% below avg
🎓37.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.8%Unemployment▼ 42% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.6%Hispanic: 8.2%Black: 2.7%Asian: 0.8%Other: 1.1%Race
White87.6%
Hispanic8.2%
Black2.7%
Asian0.8%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.15
Below Poverty10.7% ≈ Avg
College Grads37.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.8% ▼ 42% below avg
No HS Diploma71 (1.1%)
HS Graduate1,855 (28.8%)
Some College961 (14.9%)
Associates1,142 (17.7%)
Bachelors951 (14.7%)
Graduate Degree1,470 (22.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 28.8%Some College: 14.9%Associates: 17.7%Bachelors: 14.7%Graduate: 22.8%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad28.8%
Some College14.9%
Associates17.7%
Bachelors14.7%
Graduate22.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.9%Renter: 33.1%Tenure
Owner66.9%
Renter33.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,309 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$132,577 ▼ 52% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$889/mo
Total Housing Units4,992
Vacant Units538

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
65%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
20%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
60%
About Cheyenne County, NE

Cheyenne County is located in Nebraska and encompasses 6 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 9,710 residents. With a median age of 42.36, it is a middle-aged county.

Cheyenne County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $58,309 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.8%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 10.7% is near the national average.

Housing in Cheyenne County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $132,577 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $889. Homeownership rates are high at 66.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Cheyenne County are primarily White (87.63%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 37.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Cheyenne County, NE is a solidly middle-class area in Nebraska. The 6 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Cheyenne County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
69131 Dalton 805 $66,776 $105,900 $775 0.5% 46.4%
69141 Gurley 399 $93,750 $107,400 $638 4.4% 30.3%
69149 Lodgepole 715 $47,273 $113,000 $713 8.5% 60.4%
69156 Potter 622 $73,750 $115,600 $1,117 4.2% 40.8%
69162 Sidney 7,169 $55,147 $140,400 $914 2.3% 34.2%

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