City

Sterling, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Johnson County  ·  Nebraska

👥1,146Population
💰$71,250Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂42.1Median Age
🏠$181,500Median Home Value▼ 35% below avg
🎓37.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.8%Unemployment▼ 42% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.5% Female 47.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.4%Hispanic: 3.6%Other: 3.1%Race
White93.4%
Hispanic3.6%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
14%
18–24
9%
25–44
19%
45–64
28%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.66
Below Poverty8.5% ▼ 15% below avg
College Grads37.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.8% ▼ 42% below avg
No HS Diploma13 (1.8%)
HS Graduate300 (41.3%)
Some College43 (5.9%)
Associates96 (13.2%)
Bachelors80 (11%)
Graduate Degree194 (26.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 41.3%Some College: 5.9%Associates: 13.2%Bachelors: 11%Graduate: 26.7%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad41.3%
Some College5.9%
Associates13.2%
Bachelors11.0%
Graduate26.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.6%Renter: 20.4%Tenure
Owner79.6%
Renter20.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,250 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$181,500 ▼ 35% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$779/mo
Total Housing Units479
Vacant Units48

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
65%
About Sterling, NE

Sterling is a city in Nebraska, located in Johnson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,146 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.1 years.

Economically, Sterling is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,250 is near the national average. Approximately 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Sterling is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $181,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $779 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sterling is moderately educated. 37.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.37%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sterling
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68443 1,146 $71,250 $181,500 $779 2.8% 37.7% 79.6%