City

Litchfield, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Sherman County  ·  Nebraska

👥588Population
💰$73,929Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂47.1Median Age
🏠$147,500Median Home Value▼ 47% below avg
🎓36.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.0%Unemployment▼ 81% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.9% Female 49.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.6%Hispanic: 0.3%Black: 2.6%Other: 1.5%Race
White95.6%
Hispanic0.3%
Black2.6%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
17%
45–64
31%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty9.5% ≈ Avg
College Grads36.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.0% ▼ 81% below avg
HS Graduate148 (37.7%)
Some College25 (6.4%)
Associates75 (19.1%)
Bachelors56 (14.2%)
Graduate Degree89 (22.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 37.7%Some College: 6.4%Associates: 19.1%Bachelors: 14.2%Graduate: 22.6%Edu
HS Grad37.7%
Some College6.4%
Associates19.1%
Bachelors14.2%
Graduate22.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.6%Renter: 21.4%Tenure
Owner78.6%
Renter21.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
18%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,929 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$147,500 ▼ 47% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$656/mo
Total Housing Units285
Vacant Units47

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
12%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
71%
About Litchfield, NE

Litchfield is a city in Nebraska, located in Sherman County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 588 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.1 years.

Economically, Litchfield is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,929 is near the national average. Approximately 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Litchfield is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $147,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $656 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Litchfield is moderately educated. 36.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.58%).

Litchfield, NE offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Nebraska.

ZIP Codes in Litchfield
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68852 588 $73,929 $147,500 $656 1.0% 36.9% 78.6%