City

Sumner, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Dawson County  ·  Nebraska

👥542Population
💰$80,938Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂39.1Median Age
🏠$104,200Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓30.9%College Grads▼ 20% below avg
📊0.6%Unemployment▼ 87% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.8% Female 47.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.3%Hispanic: 12.4%Asian: 0.6%Other: 2.8%Race
White84.3%
Hispanic12.4%
Asian0.6%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
21%
18–24
8%
25–44
29%
45–64
25%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.93
Below Poverty1.1% ▼ 89% below avg
College Grads30.9% ▼ 20% below avg
Unemployment0.6% ▼ 87% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.3%)
HS Graduate115 (34.1%)
Some College81 (24%)
Associates36 (10.7%)
Bachelors35 (10.4%)
Graduate Degree69 (20.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 34.1%Some College: 24%Associates: 10.7%Bachelors: 10.4%Graduate: 20.5%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad34.1%
Some College24.0%
Associates10.7%
Bachelors10.4%
Graduate20.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.6%Renter: 32.4%Tenure
Owner67.6%
Renter32.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$80,938 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$104,200 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$895/mo
Total Housing Units215
Vacant Units30

Income Distribution

Under $25k
3%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
3%
30–45 min
47%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
68%
About Sumner, NE

Sumner is a city in Nebraska, located in Dawson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 542 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.1 years.

Economically, Sumner is a middle-income community. The median household income of $80,938 is near the national average. Approximately 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Sumner is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $104,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $895 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sumner is moderately educated. 30.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (84.32%).

Sumner, NE offers residents above-average earning potential within Nebraska.

ZIP Codes in Sumner
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68878 542 $80,938 $104,200 $895 0.6% 30.9% 67.6%