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Lincoln County
Hershey, NE
69143
69143 ZIP Code — Hershey, NE
Lincoln County, Nebraska
ZIP code 69143 is located in
Hershey ,
Nebraska ,
within Lincoln County .
It covers approximately 260.53 square miles and serves a population of
1,778 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 308 .
About ZIP code 69143
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $174,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $82,250. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 69143 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,778
Population density
7 / sq mi
State FIPS
31
County FIPS
111
Geography
Land area
260.53 sq mi
Water area
0.44 sq mi
Latitude
41.1773
Longitude
-101.0307
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
308
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
28.2%
42.2%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
45.6%
35.1%
33.4%
$100k – $200k
22.7%
20.2%
22.0%
Over $200k
3.4%
2.6%
5.2%
Demographics & statistics
$82,250
Median household income
$174,700
Median home value
23.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 400 22.5% 18 and over 1,378 77.5% 65 and over 335 18.8% Median age 43.1 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.7%
Group Count % White 1,653 91.3% Two or more races 102 5.6% Hispanic or Latino 33 1.8% Black or African American 13 0.7% Other race 10 0.6%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
28.2%
42.2%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
45.6%
35.1%
33.4%
$100k – $200k
22.7%
20.2%
22.0%
Over $200k
3.4%
2.6%
5.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.5% $10k–$15k 2.9% $15k–$25k 5.1% $25k–$35k 6.8% $35k–$50k 6.9% $50k–$75k 20.1% $75k–$100k 12.1% $100k–$150k 21.2% $150k–$200k 18.8% $200k+ 2.6% Median income $82,250
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $174,700 Median rent / month $763 Owner occupied 86.3% Renter occupied 13.7% Vacant 5.1% Single-family detached 93.3% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 4.5% Median rooms 6.1 Avg household size (owned) 2.59
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 8.0% 2000–2009 4.9% 1990–1999 5.5% 1980–1989 8.2% 1970–1979 28.7% 1960–1969 5.9% 1950–1959 10.3% 1940–1949 3.3% 1939 or earlier 25.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 4.9% 1 bedroom 4.5% 2 bedrooms 13.4% 3 bedrooms 46.9% 4 bedrooms 22.4% 5+ bedrooms 7.8%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 1.3% 1 vehicle 25.4% 2 vehicles 24.4% 3 or more 48.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 28.8% Electricity 37.0% Propane / LP gas 27.0% Wood 4.8% No fuel used 0.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 420 60.7% Cohabiting couple 33 4.8% Male householder, no spouse 81 11.7% Female householder, no spouse 158 22.8% Households with children under 18 299 43.2% Households with seniors (65+) 250 36.1% Average household size 2.57
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 22.2% 15.0% Married 57.4% 59.2% Separated 0.3% 0.0% Widowed 6.1% 14.6% Divorced 14.0% 11.2%
Education
Some college, no degree
22.3%
Graduate / professional
4.6%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 96.8% Bachelor's or higher 23.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 16 4.1% Kindergarten 37 9.4% Elementary school 171 43.3% High school 120 30.4% College / grad school 51 12.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Transportation & utilities
27.2%
Education & healthcare
25.9%
Agriculture & mining
7.4%
Professional & management
4.7%
Public administration
4.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.8%
Finance & real estate
3.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 36.7% Service 12.6% Sales & office 16.0% Natural resources & construction 14.3% Production & transportation 20.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 76.6% Government 18.8% Self-employed 4.7% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 90.8% Carpool 5.7% Public transit 0.0% Walk 1.0% Work from home 2.4% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 20.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
15.4%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 34.5% Retirement income 19.7% Supplemental Security 2.2% Cash public assistance 1.2% Food stamps / SNAP 4.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 39.5% High blood pressure 30.1% High cholesterol 32.5% Diabetes 9.9% Heart disease 6.3% Stroke 2.7% Asthma 7.9% Arthritis 25.5% Kidney disease 2.6% Pulmonary disease 5.5% Cancer 7.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 16.2% Binge drinking 20.1% No physical activity 20.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 30.5% Depression 18.2% Fair or poor health 10.8% Poor mental health 10.9% Poor physical health 8.7% No health insurance 12.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 69.5% Visited dentist 66.4% Cholesterol screening 89.2% Teeth loss 9.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 108 7.8%
Disability % Any disability 11.4% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 10.1% 65 and over 29.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 79.0% Public insurance 28.9% No insurance 4.6% Uninsured under 19 1.3%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,677 94.3% Spanish 14 0.8% Other Indo-European 12 0.7% Asian & Pacific Islander 2 0.1% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,768 99.4% Born in same state 1,768 99.4% Born in different state 1,404 79.0% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 10 0.6% Not a US citizen 8 80.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 235 13.2% Arab 122 6.9% French 84 4.7%
Ancestry Count % Polish 7 0.4% Dutch 6 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 38.9% Internet access 89.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 69143
What city is ZIP code 69143 in?
ZIP code 69143 is primarily assigned to Hershey, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 69143 in?
ZIP code 69143 falls within Lincoln County, Nebraska.
Is ZIP code 69143 mostly owner-occupied?
86% of occupied units in ZIP code 69143 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 69143?
The median home value in ZIP code 69143 is $174,700.
What is the population of ZIP code 69143?
ZIP code 69143 has an estimated population of 1,778 residents, with a density of 7 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 69143?
The median household income in ZIP code 69143 is $82,250, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 69143 in?
ZIP code 69143 observes the CST timezone.
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