City

Potter, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Cheyenne County  ·  Nebraska

👥622Population
💰$73,750Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂52.0Median Age
🏠$115,600Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓40.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 14% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.6%Hispanic: 6.1%Asian: 0.3%Other: 0.6%Race
White92.6%
Hispanic6.1%
Asian0.3%
Other0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
4%
25–44
13%
45–64
41%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.21
Below Poverty9.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads40.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 14% below avg
No HS Diploma20 (4.3%)
HS Graduate115 (24.7%)
Some College55 (11.8%)
Associates86 (18.5%)
Bachelors56 (12%)
Graduate Degree134 (28.8%)

Education

No HS: 4.3%HS Grad: 24.7%Some College: 11.8%Associates: 18.5%Bachelors: 12%Graduate: 28.8%Edu
No HS4.3%
HS Grad24.7%
Some College11.8%
Associates18.5%
Bachelors12.0%
Graduate28.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.4%Renter: 19.6%Tenure
Owner80.4%
Renter19.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,750 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$115,600 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,117/mo
Total Housing Units333
Vacant Units52

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
9%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
69%
About Potter, NE

Potter is a city in Nebraska, located in Cheyenne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 622 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52 years.

Economically, Potter is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,750 is near the national average. Approximately 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Potter is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $115,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,117 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Potter is well-educated. 40.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.6%).

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

ZIP Codes in Potter
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
69156 622 $73,750 $115,600 $1,117 4.2% 40.8% 80.4%