City

Sargent, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Custer County  ·  Nebraska

👥738Population
💰$57,813Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂51.5Median Age
🏠$95,500Median Home Value▼ 66% below avg
🎓36.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.4%Unemployment▼ 71% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.9% Female 51.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.8%Hispanic: 1.8%Black: 0.8%Other: 3.7%Race
White93.8%
Hispanic1.8%
Black0.8%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
12%
18–24
6%
25–44
14%
45–64
36%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.20
Below Poverty12.5% ▲ 25% above avg
College Grads36.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.4% ▼ 71% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.6%)
HS Graduate168 (31.1%)
Some College72 (13.3%)
Associates101 (18.7%)
Bachelors80 (14.8%)
Graduate Degree116 (21.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 31.1%Some College: 13.3%Associates: 18.7%Bachelors: 14.8%Graduate: 21.5%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad31.1%
Some College13.3%
Associates18.7%
Bachelors14.8%
Graduate21.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.9%Renter: 22.1%Tenure
Owner77.9%
Renter22.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
25%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,813 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$95,500 ▼ 66% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$563/mo
Total Housing Units444
Vacant Units109

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
51%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
70%
About Sargent, NE

Sargent is a city in Nebraska, located in Custer County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 738 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.5 years.

Economically, Sargent is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,813 is below the national average. Approximately 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Sargent is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $95,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $563 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sargent is moderately educated. 36.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.77%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sargent
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68874 738 $57,813 $95,500 $563 1.4% 36.3% 77.9%