City

Sparks, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Cherry County  ·  Nebraska

👥71Population
💰$28,950Median HH Income▼ 62% below avg
🎂25.8Median Age
🏠$243,800Median Home Value▼ 13% below avg
🎓15.4%College Grads▼ 60% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.1% Female 47.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 69%Hispanic: 31%Race
White69.0%
Hispanic31.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
17%
25–44
42%
45–64
17%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age25.8 yrs
Avg HH Size1.73
Below Poverty33.8% ▲ 238% above avg
College Grads15.4% ▼ 60% below avg
HS Graduate31 (59.6%)
Some College2 (3.8%)
Associates11 (21.2%)
Bachelors2 (3.8%)
Graduate Degree6 (11.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 59.6%Some College: 3.8%Associates: 21.2%Bachelors: 3.8%Graduate: 11.5%Edu
HS Grad59.6%
Some College3.8%
Associates21.2%
Bachelors3.8%
Graduate11.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 22%Renter: 78.1%Tenure
Owner22.0%
Renter78.1%

Home Value Distribution

$100k–$150k
11%
$200k–$300k
78%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$28,950 ▼ 62% below avg
Median Home Value$243,800 ▼ 13% below avg
Home/Income Ratio8.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units56
Vacant Units15

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
63%
$50k–$75k
7%
$100k–$150k
17%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
5%
15–30 min
65%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
33%
2000+
67%
About Sparks, NE

Sparks is a city in Nebraska, located in Cherry County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 71 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 25.8 years.

Economically, Sparks is a lower-income community. The median household income of $28,950 is well below the national average. Approximately 33.8% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Sparks is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $243,800, which is near the national average. At 22.0% owner-occupied, renters make up the majority — common in urban or college-town settings.

The population of Sparks is less-educated. 15.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority White (69.01%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sparks
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
69220 71 $28,950 $243,800 0.0% 15.4% 22.0%