County

Sherman County, NE

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Nebraska

👥2,794Population
💰$61,224Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂47.9Median Age
🏠$137,333Median Home Value▼ 51% below avg
🎓31.2%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 17% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.3% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.7%Hispanic: 2.8%Black: 1%Asian: 1.4%Other: 2.9%Race
White93.7%
Hispanic2.8%
Black1.0%
Asian1.4%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
6%
25–44
19%
45–64
24%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty8.5% ▼ 15% below avg
College Grads31.2% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 17% below avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.3%)
HS Graduate683 (36%)
Some College233 (12.3%)
Associates389 (20.5%)
Bachelors206 (10.9%)
Graduate Degree380 (20%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 36%Some College: 12.3%Associates: 20.5%Bachelors: 10.9%Graduate: 20%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad36.0%
Some College12.3%
Associates20.5%
Bachelors10.9%
Graduate20.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.8%Renter: 22.2%Tenure
Owner77.8%
Renter22.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,224 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$137,333 ▼ 51% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$809/mo
Total Housing Units1,688
Vacant Units472

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
47%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
70%
About Sherman County, NE

Sherman County is located in Nebraska and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 2,794 residents. With a median age of 47.85, it is a mature county.

Sherman County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $61,224 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.1%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 8.5% is near the national average.

Housing in Sherman County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $137,333 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $809. Homeownership rates are high at 77.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Sherman County are primarily White (93.67%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 31.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Sherman County, NE is a solidly middle-class area in Nebraska. The 5 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 Sherman County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
68817 Ashton 357 $82,734 $91,500 $821 8.4% 21.3%
68844 Hazard 243 $63,913 $258,700 — 0.0% 35.0%
68852 Litchfield 588 $73,929 $147,500 $656 1.0% 36.9%
68853 Loup City 1,309 $52,159 $127,100 $875 5.8% 28.7%
68871 Rockville 297 $47,969 $118,100 — 0.8% 40.1%

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