ZIP Code 68817 Demographics

Sherman County, Nebraska  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 68817 compared to county averages.

Total Population

387

↓ 87.0% vs county

Median HH Income

$79,444

↑ +32.0% vs county

Median Home Value

$90,600

↓ 19.5% vs county

Median Age

49.9 yrs

↓ +1.6% vs county

Unemployment Rate

8.5%

↓ +99.3% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 68817 compares to Sherman County and Nebraska overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 68817 $79k Sherman $60k Nebraska $72k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 68817 $91k Sherman $113k Nebraska $206k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

5.2%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

80.2%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$785

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 68817 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$90,600
Down Payment (20%)$18,120
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$575P&I: $458 | Tax: $91 | Ins: $26
Rent (Local Median)
$785
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $210/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 68817, sorted by distance.

68871 9.7 mi away sherman county 68853 10.3 mi away sherman county 68820 12.3 mi away howard county 68859 13.7 mi away valley county 68831 16.7 mi away howard county 68852 19.0 mi away sherman county 68824 21.8 mi away hall county

About Sherman County

Sherman County is located in Nebraska and has a total population of 2,970. The county's median household income is $60,194 and median home value is $112,500. ZIP code 68817 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Sherman County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.