Cherry County, NE ZIP Codes
Nebraska (NE) · 9 ZIP codes · 9 cities
9
ZIP codes
5,458
population (2021)
-4.5%
pop change since 2010
31031
FIPS code
Cherry County ZIP code map
About Cherry County
Cherry County is located in Nebraska and contains 9 ZIP codes across 9 cities and communities.
The county's population was 5,458 as of 2021,
a decrease of
4.5% from 5,713 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Cherry County is 31031.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 5,458 |
| 2010 population | 5,713 |
| Change | -4.5% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Nebraska |
| FIPS code | 31031 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Cherry County
ZIP codes for Cherry County, NE (9)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69135 | Elsmere | Cherry | View map |
| 69201 | Valentine | Cherry | View map |
| 69211 | Cody | Cherry | View map |
| 69212 | Crookston | Cherry | View map |
| 69216 | Kilgore | Cherry | View map |
| 69218 | Merriman | Cherry | View map |
| 69219 | Nenzel | Cherry | View map |
| 69220 | Sparks | Cherry | View map |
| 69221 | Wood Lake | Cherry | View map |
Demographics & statistics
5,326
Population
40.2
Median age
$59,501
Median household income
$28,939
Per capita income
$92,938
Median home value
$212
Median monthly rent
59.9%
Home ownership
23.2%
Poverty rate
0.5%
Unemployment
1,922
Housing units
24.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
169
Under 5
191
185
5–9
210
155
10–14
175
168
15–19
191
110
20–24
125
286
25–34
324
293
35–44
332
235
45–54
265
153
55–59
173
216
60–64
244
273
65–74
308
135
75–84
153
121
85+
136
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Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,322 | 21.9% |
| 18 and over | 4,004 | 78.1% |
| 65 and over | 1,126 | 28.9% |
| Median age | 40.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
75.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
11.8%
Two or more races
7.7%
Hispanic or Latino
2.5%
Asian
1.3%
Other race
1.2%
Black or African American
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,103 | 75.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 644 | 11.8% |
| Two or more races | 423 | 7.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 138 | 2.5% |
| Asian | 72 | 1.3% |
| Other race | 68 | 1.2% |
| Black or African American | 16 | 0.3% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.5%
$10k–$15k
11.8%
$15k–$25k
10.5%
$25k–$35k
6.8%
$35k–$50k
11.3%
$50k–$75k
21.9%
$75k–$100k
9.9%
$100k–$150k
15.6%
$150k–$200k
2.0%
$200k+
6.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 11.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.0% |
| $200k+ | 6.7% |
| Median income | $59,501 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
25.2%
$50k–$100k
18.9%
$100k–$150k
13.3%
$150k–$200k
8.1%
$200k–$300k
13.6%
$300k–$500k
14.8%
$500k–$1M
6.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $92,938 |
| Median rent / month | $212 |
| Owner occupied | 59.9% |
| Renter occupied | 40.2% |
| Vacant | 26.4% |
| Single-family detached | 75.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.7% |
| Mobile homes | 17.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.12 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 3.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 11.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 29.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 19.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 37.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 21.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 9.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.7% |
| 3 or more | 38.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 3.4% |
| Electricity | 31.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 47.2% |
| Fuel oil | 2.9% |
| Wood | 13.7% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,110 | 57.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 89 | 5.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 374 | 16.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 531 | 20.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 582 | 21.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 778 | 44.4% |
| Average household size | 2.34 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 21.8% | 18.7% |
| Married | 59.9% | 63.7% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 10.1% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 7.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.1%
Some HS, no diploma
3.2%
HS graduate
35.5%
Some college, no degree
22.1%
Associate's degree
13.7%
Bachelor's degree
20.0%
Graduate / professional
4.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 24.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 130 | 7.7% |
| Kindergarten | 128 | 7.0% |
| Elementary school | 556 | 42.5% |
| High school | 341 | 19.5% |
| College / grad school | 152 | 10.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
40.2%
Education & healthcare
12.7%
Other services
6.6%
Construction
6.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.3%
Public administration
5.7%
Retail trade
5.5%
Transportation & utilities
3.8%
Wholesale trade
3.6%
Professional & management
3.3%
Manufacturing
2.2%
Information
1.8%
Finance & real estate
1.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 40.8% |
| Service | 15.1% |
| Sales & office | 13.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 22.4% |
| Production & transportation | 8.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 60.7% |
| Government | 14.0% |
| Self-employed | 25.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 61.6% |
| Carpool | 7.3% |
| Public transit | 1.1% |
| Walk | 7.4% |
| Other means | 5.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 11.7 |
Poverty
All people
23.2%
Under 18 years
28.2%
18 and over
18.1%
Married-couple families
7.7%
Female-led households
29.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 48.0% |
| Retirement income | 20.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 35.7% |
| High cholesterol | 35.7% |
| Heart disease | 8.1% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Asthma | 8.6% |
| Arthritis | 27.4% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.6% |
| Cancer | 7.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 19.6% |
| No physical activity | 26.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.0% |
| Poor mental health | 11.6% |
| Poor physical health | 10.5% |
| No health insurance | 13.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.3% |
| Visited dentist | 63.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.5% |
| Teeth loss | 13.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 236 | 5.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 4.0% |
| 18–64 years | 9.7% |
| 65 and over | 48.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 61.6% |
| Public insurance | 50.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 10.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 4,966 | 92.8% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 5,197 | 99.4% |
| Born in same state | 5,197 | 99.4% |
| Born in different state | 3,614 | 69.9% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 129 | 0.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 97 | 9.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 739 | 13.9% |
| French | 513 | 9.6% |
| Arab | 205 | 3.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 189 | 3.5% |
| Dutch | 70 | 1.3% |
| English | 53 | 1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.4% |
| Internet access | 91.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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