City

Hershey, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Lincoln County  ·  Nebraska

👥1,675Population
💰$96,033Median HH Income▲ 26% above avg
🎂41.6Median Age
🏠$185,700Median Home Value▼ 33% below avg
🎓44.6%College Grads▲ 15% above avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 45% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.2% Female 44.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.8%Hispanic: 4.6%Black: 0.4%Other: 3%Race
White91.8%
Hispanic4.6%
Black0.4%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
20%
18–24
5%
25–44
31%
45–64
23%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty4.5% ▼ 55% below avg
College Grads44.6% ▲ 15% above avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 45% below avg
HS Graduate292 (25.5%)
Some College147 (12.8%)
Associates196 (17.1%)
Bachelors244 (21.3%)
Graduate Degree267 (23.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 25.5%Some College: 12.8%Associates: 17.1%Bachelors: 21.3%Graduate: 23.3%Edu
HS Grad25.5%
Some College12.8%
Associates17.1%
Bachelors21.3%
Graduate23.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.9%Renter: 15.1%Tenure
Owner84.9%
Renter15.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
30%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$96,033 ▲ 26% above avg
Median Home Value$185,700 ▼ 33% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$768/mo
Total Housing Units686
Vacant Units25

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
60%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
63%
About Hershey, NE

Hershey is a city in Nebraska, located in Lincoln County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,675 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.6 years.

Economically, Hershey is a middle-income community. The median household income of $96,033 is above the national average. Approximately 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Hershey is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $185,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $768 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hershey is well-educated. 44.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (91.82%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hershey
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
69143 1,675 $96,033 $185,700 $768 2.7% 44.6% 84.9%