ZIP Code 68871 Demographics

Sherman County, Nebraska  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 68871 compared to county averages.

Total Population

302

↓ 89.8% vs county

Median HH Income

$45,000

↓ 25.2% vs county

Median Home Value

$102,500

↓ 8.9% vs county

Median Age

46.8 yrs

↑ 4.7% vs county

Unemployment Rate

0.7%

↑ 83.5% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 68871 compares to Sherman County and Nebraska overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 68871 $45k Sherman $60k Nebraska $72k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 68871 $103k Sherman $113k Nebraska $206k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

12.8%

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

Owner Occupancy

91.5%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

—

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 68871 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$102,500
Down Payment (20%)$20,500
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$651P&I: $518 | Tax: $103 | Ins: $30
Rent (Local Median)
$1,500
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $849/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 68871, sorted by distance.

68820 8.1 mi away howard county 68817 9.7 mi away sherman county 68853 12.7 mi away sherman county 68852 14.4 mi away sherman county 68831 15.6 mi away howard county 68824 16.6 mi away hall county 68859 22.9 mi away valley 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 68871 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.