Seward County, NE ZIP Codes
Nebraska (NE) · 10 ZIP codes · 10 cities
10
ZIP codes
17,603
population (2021)
+5.1%
pop change since 2010
31159
FIPS code
Seward County ZIP code map
About Seward County
Seward County is located in Nebraska and contains 10 ZIP codes across 10 cities and communities.
The county's population was 17,603 as of 2021,
an increase of
5.1% from 16,750 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Seward County is 31159.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 17,603 |
| 2010 population | 16,750 |
| Change | +5.1% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Nebraska |
| FIPS code | 31159 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Seward County
ZIP codes for Seward County, NE (10)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68313 | Beaver Crossing | Seward | View map |
| 68314 | Bee | Seward | View map |
| 68330 | Cordova | Seward | View map |
| 68360 | Garland | Seward | View map |
| 68364 | Goehner | Seward | View map |
| 68405 | Milford | Seward | View map |
| 68423 | Pleasant Dale | Seward | View map |
| 68434 | Seward | Seward | View map |
| 68439 | Staplehurst | Seward | View map |
| 68456 | Utica | Seward | View map |
Demographics & statistics
17,105
Population
37.4
Median age
$80,512
Median household income
$35,537
Per capita income
$187,038
Median home value
$726
Median monthly rent
82.4%
Home ownership
7.8%
Poverty rate
2.8%
Unemployment
5,054
Housing units
24.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
490
Under 5
452
633
5–9
583
586
10–14
539
895
15–19
825
743
20–24
685
872
25–34
804
1,051
35–44
969
979
45–54
901
462
55–59
426
668
60–64
615
881
65–74
811
416
75–84
383
227
85+
209
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Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,038 | 23.6% |
| 18 and over | 13,067 | 76.4% |
| 65 and over | 2,927 | 17.7% |
| Median age | 37.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
94.4%
Two or more races
2.6%
Hispanic or Latino
1.3%
Black or African American
0.7%
Other race
0.4%
Asian
0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,366 | 94.4% |
| Two or more races | 453 | 2.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 223 | 1.3% |
| Black or African American | 117 | 0.7% |
| Other race | 63 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 60 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 30 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
1.9%
$10k–$15k
1.4%
$15k–$25k
5.6%
$25k–$35k
9.8%
$35k–$50k
8.9%
$50k–$75k
20.0%
$75k–$100k
14.2%
$100k–$150k
23.6%
$150k–$200k
8.3%
$200k+
6.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 23.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.3% |
| $200k+ | 6.5% |
| Median income | $80,512 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.3%
$50k–$100k
14.7%
$100k–$150k
14.6%
$150k–$200k
21.0%
$200k–$300k
19.2%
$300k–$500k
20.7%
$500k–$1M
4.3%
$1M+
1.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $187,038 |
| Median rent / month | $726 |
| Owner occupied | 82.4% |
| Renter occupied | 17.6% |
| Vacant | 7.3% |
| Single-family detached | 88.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.2% |
| Mobile homes | 4.3% |
| Median rooms | 6.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.41 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 40.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 45.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 14.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.8% |
| 3 or more | 46.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 35.0% |
| Electricity | 25.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 34.5% |
| Fuel oil | 0.5% |
| Wood | 1.8% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,818 | 62.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 235 | 4.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,106 | 19.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,153 | 14.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,026 | 30.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,979 | 29.9% |
| Average household size | 2.43 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 28.1% | 18.4% |
| Married | 61.4% | 66.3% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 6.5% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 8.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.6%
Some HS, no diploma
3.5%
HS graduate
32.9%
Some college, no degree
20.3%
Associate's degree
17.1%
Bachelor's degree
20.4%
Graduate / professional
4.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 24.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 330 | 5.3% |
| Kindergarten | 211 | 5.0% |
| Elementary school | 1,877 | 46.8% |
| High school | 919 | 19.5% |
| College / grad school | 1,811 | 23.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.3%
Manufacturing
16.9%
Construction
9.0%
Finance & real estate
6.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.5%
Professional & management
6.4%
Retail trade
6.1%
Transportation & utilities
5.9%
Public administration
5.3%
Other services
4.9%
Agriculture & mining
3.8%
Wholesale trade
2.0%
Information
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.2% |
| Service | 15.5% |
| Sales & office | 18.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 15.7% |
| Production & transportation | 16.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.4% |
| Government | 16.9% |
| Self-employed | 6.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.1% |
| Carpool | 10.1% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 2.2% |
| Other means | 1.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.4 |
Poverty
All people
7.8%
Under 18 years
12.8%
18 and over
6.3%
Married-couple families
2.7%
Female-led households
22.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.9% |
| Retirement income | 23.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 31.2% |
| High cholesterol | 31.2% |
| Heart disease | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 8.1% |
| Arthritis | 23.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.6% |
| Cancer | 7.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 21.0% |
| No physical activity | 20.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 27.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.7% |
| Poor mental health | 11.2% |
| Poor physical health | 8.3% |
| No health insurance | 11.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 67.9% |
| Visited dentist | 72.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.6% |
| Teeth loss | 9.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 993 | 8.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.1% |
| Under 18 | 2.6% |
| 18–64 years | 10.0% |
| 65 and over | 29.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 80.6% |
| Public insurance | 26.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 16,163 | 94.4% |
| Spanish | 64 | 0.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 34 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 27 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 16,932 | 99.0% |
| Born in same state | 16,801 | 98.5% |
| Born in different state | 12,841 | 78.9% |
| Foreign born | 131 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 173 | 1.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 121 | 42.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,547 | 9% |
| Arab | 1,158 | 6.8% |
| French | 1,143 | 6.7% |
| Dutch | 300 | 1.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 234 | 1.4% |
| Polish | 108 | 0.6% |
| German | 64 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 6 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.3% |
| Internet access | 92.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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