City

Stratton, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Hitchcock County  ·  Nebraska

👥499Population
💰$50,294Median HH Income▼ 34% below avg
🎂57.4Median Age
🏠$76,500Median Home Value▼ 73% below avg
🎓31.7%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊2.1%Unemployment▼ 58% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.8%Hispanic: 1.8%Asian: 0.8%Other: 0.8%Race
White95.8%
Hispanic1.8%
Asian0.8%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
4%
25–44
18%
45–64
25%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age57.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.15
Below Poverty13.6% ▲ 36% above avg
College Grads31.7% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment2.1% ▼ 58% below avg
HS Graduate110 (29.8%)
Some College82 (22.2%)
Associates60 (16.3%)
Bachelors38 (10.3%)
Graduate Degree79 (21.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 29.8%Some College: 22.2%Associates: 16.3%Bachelors: 10.3%Graduate: 21.4%Edu
HS Grad29.8%
Some College22.2%
Associates16.3%
Bachelors10.3%
Graduate21.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.5%Renter: 12.5%Tenure
Owner87.5%
Renter12.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
36%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,294 ▼ 34% below avg
Median Home Value$76,500 ▼ 73% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$638/mo
Total Housing Units284
Vacant Units52

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
52%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
14%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
1%
2000+
66%
About Stratton, NE

Stratton is a city in Nebraska, located in Hitchcock County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 499 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 57.4 years.

Economically, Stratton is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,294 is below the national average. Approximately 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Stratton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $76,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $638 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Stratton is moderately educated. 31.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.79%).

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

ZIP Codes in Stratton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
69043 499 $50,294 $76,500 $638 2.1% 31.7% 87.5%