City

Hay Springs, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Sheridan County  ·  Nebraska

👥1,410Population
💰$78,382Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂44.9Median Age
🏠$118,400Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓38.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊0.3%Unemployment▼ 94% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.5%Hispanic: 2.4%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0.3%Other: 1.1%Race
White95.5%
Hispanic2.4%
Black0.4%
Asian0.3%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
7%
25–44
19%
45–64
26%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty10.5% ≈ Avg
College Grads38.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment0.3% ▼ 94% below avg
No HS Diploma20 (2.1%)
HS Graduate290 (30.8%)
Some College95 (10.1%)
Associates170 (18.1%)
Bachelors164 (17.4%)
Graduate Degree202 (21.5%)

Education

No HS: 2.1%HS Grad: 30.8%Some College: 10.1%Associates: 18.1%Bachelors: 17.4%Graduate: 21.5%Edu
No HS2.1%
HS Grad30.8%
Some College10.1%
Associates18.1%
Bachelors17.4%
Graduate21.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.1%Renter: 18.9%Tenure
Owner81.1%
Renter18.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$78,382 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$118,400 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$770/mo
Total Housing Units717
Vacant Units157

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
22%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
10%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
54%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
66%
About Hay Springs, NE

Hay Springs is a city in Nebraska, located in Sheridan County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,410 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.9 years.

Economically, Hay Springs is a middle-income community. The median household income of $78,382 is near the national average. Approximately 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Hay Springs is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $118,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $770 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hay Springs is moderately educated. 38.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.46%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hay Springs
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
69347 1,410 $78,382 $118,400 $770 0.3% 38.9% 81.1%