City

Sutton, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Clay County  ·  Nebraska

👥1,645Population
💰$84,265Median HH Income▲ 10% above avg
🎂46.1Median Age
🏠$156,300Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓41.7%College Grads▲ 8% above avg
📊0.6%Unemployment▼ 89% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.3%Hispanic: 6.7%Black: 0.6%Other: 0.2%Race
White92.3%
Hispanic6.7%
Black0.6%
Other0.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
21%
45–64
28%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty6.3% ▼ 37% below avg
College Grads41.7% ▲ 8% above avg
Unemployment0.6% ▼ 89% below avg
No HS Diploma16 (1.4%)
HS Graduate356 (30.8%)
Some College139 (12%)
Associates163 (14.1%)
Bachelors149 (12.9%)
Graduate Degree332 (28.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 30.8%Some College: 12%Associates: 14.1%Bachelors: 12.9%Graduate: 28.7%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad30.8%
Some College12.0%
Associates14.1%
Bachelors12.9%
Graduate28.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84%Renter: 16%Tenure
Owner84.0%
Renter16.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$84,265 ▲ 10% above avg
Median Home Value$156,300 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$843/mo
Total Housing Units769
Vacant Units75

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
58%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
65%
About Sutton, NE

Sutton is a city in Nebraska, located in Clay County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,645 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.1 years.

Economically, Sutton is a middle-income community. The median household income of $84,265 is near the national average. Approximately 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Sutton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $156,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $843 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sutton is well-educated. 41.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.34%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sutton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68979 1,645 $84,265 $156,300 $843 0.6% 41.7% 84.0%