ZIP Code 68853 Demographics

Sherman County, Nebraska  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 68853 compared to county averages.

Total Population

1,344

↓ 54.7% vs county

Median HH Income

$51,000

↓ 15.3% vs county

Median Home Value

$108,200

↓ 3.8% vs county

Median Age

51.3 yrs

↓ +4.5% vs county

Unemployment Rate

4.8%

↓ +11.8% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 68853 compares to Sherman County and Nebraska overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 68853 $51k Sherman $60k Nebraska $72k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 68853 $108k Sherman $113k Nebraska $206k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

16.1%

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

Owner Occupancy

68.0%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$815

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 68853 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$108,200
Down Payment (20%)$21,640
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$687P&I: $547 | Tax: $108 | Ins: $32
Rent (Local Median)
$815
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $128/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 68853, sorted by distance.

68817 10.3 mi away sherman county 68852 11.4 mi away sherman county 68871 12.7 mi away sherman county 68859 15.0 mi away valley county 68820 19.6 mi away howard county 68831 25.8 mi away howard county 68824 28.9 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 68853 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.