County

Sheridan County, NE

7 ZIP codes  ·  7 cities  ·  Nebraska

👥5,343Population
💰$61,771Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂41.9Median Age
🏠$102,612Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓34.2%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
📊1.4%Unemployment▼ 71% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.1% Female 48.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.8%Hispanic: 5.2%Black: 0.6%Asian: 1.3%Other: 2.6%Race
White81.8%
Hispanic5.2%
Black0.6%
Asian1.3%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
20%
45–64
24%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.36
Below Poverty10.0% ≈ Avg
College Grads34.2% ▼ 12% below avg
Unemployment1.4% ▼ 71% below avg
No HS Diploma44 (1.2%)
HS Graduate1,150 (32.2%)
Some College610 (17.1%)
Associates546 (15.3%)
Bachelors445 (12.5%)
Graduate Degree778 (21.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 32.2%Some College: 17.1%Associates: 15.3%Bachelors: 12.5%Graduate: 21.8%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad32.2%
Some College17.1%
Associates15.3%
Bachelors12.5%
Graduate21.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.3%Renter: 29.7%Tenure
Owner70.3%
Renter29.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,771 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$102,612 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$759/mo
Total Housing Units2,833
Vacant Units637

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
58%
15–30 min
15%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
64%
About Sheridan County, NE

Sheridan County is located in Nebraska and encompasses 7 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 5,343 residents. With a median age of 41.94, it is a middle-aged county.

Sheridan County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $61,771 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 1.4%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 10.0% is near the national average.

Housing in Sheridan County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $102,612 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $759. Homeownership rates are high at 70.3%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Sheridan County are primarily White (81.83%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 34.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Sheridan County, NE is a solidly middle-class area in Nebraska. The 7 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 Sheridan County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
69343 Gordon 2,475 $56,209 $99,900 $754 0.9% 32.6%
69347 Hay Springs 1,410 $78,382 $118,400 $770 0.3% 38.9%
69351 Lakeside 183 $81,750 $102,400 — 3.5% 24.4%
69360 Rushville 1,099 $49,659 $88,400 $758 3.9% 33.3%

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