City

Merriman, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Cherry County  ·  Nebraska

👥368Population
💰$95,750Median HH Income▲ 25% above avg
🎂54.7Median Age
🏠$107,700Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓48.2%College Grads▲ 24% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.1% Female 54.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.9%Other: 1.1%Race
White98.9%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
11%
18–24
5%
25–44
18%
45–64
23%
65+
27%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.11
Below Poverty3.5% ▼ 65% below avg
College Grads48.2% ▲ 24% above avg
No HS Diploma3 (1.1%)
HS Graduate30 (10.9%)
Some College52 (19%)
Associates57 (20.8%)
Bachelors74 (27%)
Graduate Degree58 (21.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 10.9%Some College: 19%Associates: 20.8%Bachelors: 27%Graduate: 21.2%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad10.9%
Some College19.0%
Associates20.8%
Bachelors27.0%
Graduate21.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.1%Renter: 29.9%Tenure
Owner70.1%
Renter29.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
24%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
51%
$200k–$300k
11%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$95,750 ▲ 25% above avg
Median Home Value$107,700 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units219
Vacant Units45

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
19%
Over $200k
28%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
41%
Walked
50%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
61%
15–30 min
13%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
26%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
58%
About Merriman, NE

Merriman is a city in Nebraska, located in Cherry County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 368 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.7 years.

Economically, Merriman is a middle-income community. The median household income of $95,750 is above the national average. Approximately 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Merriman is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $107,700, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 70.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Merriman is well-educated. 48.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (98.91%).

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

ZIP Codes in Merriman
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
69218 368 $95,750 $107,700 0.0% 48.2% 70.1%