Sheridan County, NE ZIP Codes
Nebraska (NE) · 7 ZIP codes · 7 cities
7
ZIP codes
5,095
population (2021)
-6.8%
pop change since 2010
31161
FIPS code
Sheridan County ZIP code map
About Sheridan County
Sheridan County is located in Nebraska and contains 7 ZIP codes across 7 cities and communities.
The county's population was 5,095 as of 2021,
a decrease of
6.8% from 5,469 in 2010.
The timezone is Pacific Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Sheridan County is 31161.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 5,095 |
| 2010 population | 5,469 |
| Change | -6.8% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Nebraska |
| FIPS code | 31161 |
| Timezone | Pacific |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Sheridan County
ZIP codes for Sheridan County, NE (7)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69335 | Bingham | Sheridan | View map |
| 69340 | Ellsworth | Sheridan | View map |
| 69343 | Gordon | Sheridan | View map |
| 69347 | Hay Springs | Sheridan | View map |
| 69351 | Lakeside | Sheridan | View map |
| 69360 | Rushville | Sheridan | View map |
| 69365 | Whiteclay | Sheridan | View map |
Demographics & statistics
5,386
Population
45.2
Median age
$57,846
Median household income
$31,222
Per capita income
$82,540
Median home value
$464
Median monthly rent
67.8%
Home ownership
8.9%
Poverty rate
1.8%
Unemployment
2,133
Housing units
17.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
183
Under 5
161
168
5–9
147
154
10–14
136
206
15–19
182
162
20–24
143
260
25–34
228
292
35–44
257
318
45–54
280
183
55–59
161
210
60–64
184
412
65–74
362
168
75–84
148
149
85+
132
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,209 | 16.3% |
| 18 and over | 4,177 | 83.7% |
| 65 and over | 1,371 | 36.8% |
| Median age | 45.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
77.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
8.6%
Two or more races
5.7%
Hispanic or Latino
4.3%
Asian
1.6%
Other race
1.5%
Black or African American
1.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,340 | 77.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 485 | 8.6% |
| Two or more races | 321 | 5.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 241 | 4.3% |
| Asian | 89 | 1.6% |
| Other race | 82 | 1.5% |
| Black or African American | 69 | 1.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.5%
$10k–$15k
3.0%
$15k–$25k
6.1%
$25k–$35k
17.5%
$35k–$50k
13.9%
$50k–$75k
11.8%
$75k–$100k
15.4%
$100k–$150k
13.2%
$150k–$200k
3.3%
$200k+
12.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 17.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 11.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.3% |
| $200k+ | 12.2% |
| Median income | $57,846 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
19.9%
$50k–$100k
22.2%
$100k–$150k
24.9%
$150k–$200k
16.7%
$200k–$300k
10.5%
$300k–$500k
5.1%
$1M+
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $82,540 |
| Median rent / month | $464 |
| Owner occupied | 67.8% |
| Renter occupied | 32.2% |
| Vacant | 32.4% |
| Single-family detached | 79.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.3% |
| Mobile homes | 15.2% |
| Median rooms | 6.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.32 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 3.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 8.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 14.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 13.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 34.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 5.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 36.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 8.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.9% |
| 3 or more | 40.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 26.4% |
| Electricity | 27.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 40.3% |
| Fuel oil | 0.6% |
| Wood | 3.8% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,235 | 62.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 144 | 3.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 271 | 14.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 524 | 20.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 624 | 23.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 899 | 53.1% |
| Average household size | 2.25 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.6% | 14.3% |
| Married | 64.1% | 66.2% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 11.9% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 7.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.3%
Some HS, no diploma
4.6%
HS graduate
34.0%
Some college, no degree
28.2%
Associate's degree
14.5%
Bachelor's degree
14.3%
Graduate / professional
3.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 17.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 46 | 3.1% |
| Kindergarten | 58 | 4.5% |
| Elementary school | 469 | 27.9% |
| High school | 346 | 37.3% |
| College / grad school | 114 | 7.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
37.2%
Education & healthcare
17.8%
Manufacturing
10.1%
Retail trade
8.9%
Transportation & utilities
4.3%
Finance & real estate
4.0%
Other services
4.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.3%
Construction
3.2%
Professional & management
3.0%
Public administration
2.7%
Wholesale trade
1.3%
Information
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 50.5% |
| Service | 11.1% |
| Sales & office | 10.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 17.9% |
| Production & transportation | 9.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 64.4% |
| Government | 14.9% |
| Self-employed | 20.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.7% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 60.9% |
| Carpool | 13.7% |
| Public transit | 2.6% |
| Walk | 10.4% |
| Other means | 3.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 15.8 |
Poverty
All people
8.9%
Under 18 years
17.8%
18 and over
7.6%
Married-couple families
3.4%
Female-led households
9.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 43.6% |
| Retirement income | 13.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 38.4% |
| High cholesterol | 36.1% |
| Heart disease | 8.4% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
| Asthma | 8.6% |
| Arthritis | 29.9% |
| Kidney disease | 3.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.6% |
| Cancer | 8.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 19.4% |
| No physical activity | 26.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 27.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.2% |
| Poor mental health | 11.6% |
| Poor physical health | 10.7% |
| No health insurance | 14.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.3% |
| Visited dentist | 63.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.7% |
| Teeth loss | 13.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 440 | 10.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.2% |
| Under 18 | 2.4% |
| 18–64 years | 9.4% |
| 65 and over | 33.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 63.8% |
| Public insurance | 43.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 14.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 5,042 | 95.9% |
| Spanish | 39 | 2.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 29 | 2.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 5,279 | 96.9% |
| Born in same state | 5,239 | 96.3% |
| Born in different state | 3,132 | 62.5% |
| Foreign born | 40 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 107 | 3.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 81 | 64.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 567 | 10.5% |
| French | 560 | 10.4% |
| Arab | 312 | 5.8% |
| Polish | 234 | 4.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 104 | 1.9% |
| Dutch | 61 | 1.1% |
| German | 34 | 0.6% |
| Irish | 4 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.8% |
| Internet access | 90.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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