Sherman County, NE ZIP Codes
Nebraska (NE) · 5 ZIP codes · 5 cities
5
ZIP codes
2,964
population (2021)
-6.0%
pop change since 2010
31163
FIPS code
Sherman County ZIP code map
About Sherman County
Sherman County is located in Nebraska and contains 5 ZIP codes across 5 cities and communities.
The county's population was 2,964 as of 2021,
a decrease of
6% from 3,152 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Sherman County is 31163.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 2,964 |
| 2010 population | 3,152 |
| Change | -6.0% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Nebraska |
| FIPS code | 31163 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Sherman County
ZIP codes for Sherman County, NE (5)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68817 | Ashton | Sherman | View map |
| 68844 | Hazard | Sherman | View map |
| 68852 | Litchfield | Sherman | View map |
| 68853 | Loup City | Sherman | View map |
| 68871 | Rockville | Sherman | View map |
Demographics & statistics
2,787
Population
49.7
Median age
$57,707
Median household income
$31,734
Per capita income
$120,360
Median home value
$472
Median monthly rent
82.1%
Home ownership
9.8%
Poverty rate
3.0%
Unemployment
1,419
Housing units
20.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
89
Under 5
71
68
5–9
54
106
10–14
85
95
15–19
77
71
20–24
58
121
25–34
98
158
35–44
127
171
45–54
137
83
55–59
66
139
60–64
112
230
65–74
185
146
75–84
117
68
85+
55
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Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 585 | 19.4% |
| 18 and over | 2,202 | 80.6% |
| 65 and over | 801 | 29.0% |
| Median age | 49.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
94.7%
Two or more races
2.2%
Hispanic or Latino
1.6%
Other race
0.7%
Black or African American
0.5%
Asian
0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,682 | 94.7% |
| Two or more races | 61 | 2.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 | 1.6% |
| Other race | 21 | 0.7% |
| Black or African American | 15 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.8%
$10k–$15k
4.2%
$15k–$25k
10.0%
$25k–$35k
8.6%
$35k–$50k
16.3%
$50k–$75k
20.4%
$75k–$100k
12.5%
$100k–$150k
17.6%
$150k–$200k
4.0%
$200k+
2.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 16.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.0% |
| $200k+ | 2.7% |
| Median income | $57,707 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
15.2%
$50k–$100k
29.4%
$100k–$150k
11.3%
$150k–$200k
17.0%
$200k–$300k
13.2%
$300k–$500k
6.7%
$500k–$1M
6.5%
$1M+
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $120,360 |
| Median rent / month | $472 |
| Owner occupied | 82.1% |
| Renter occupied | 17.9% |
| Vacant | 19.9% |
| Single-family detached | 89.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.1% |
| Mobile homes | 7.8% |
| Median rooms | 6.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.34 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.7% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 3.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 8.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 44.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 50.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 13.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.1% |
| 3 or more | 45.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 28.5% |
| Electricity | 23.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 38.6% |
| Fuel oil | 1.0% |
| Wood | 5.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 594 | 48.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 66 | 4.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 301 | 28.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 276 | 18.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 254 | 17.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 541 | 47.9% |
| Average household size | 2.25 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 23.6% | 17.8% |
| Married | 51.0% | 59.6% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 12.3% | 12.7% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 9.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.4%
Some HS, no diploma
6.3%
HS graduate
38.0%
Some college, no degree
24.7%
Associate's degree
9.4%
Bachelor's degree
13.5%
Graduate / professional
6.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 20.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 46 | 10.3% |
| Kindergarten | 30 | 8.5% |
| Elementary school | 224 | 38.7% |
| High school | 153 | 24.2% |
| College / grad school | 75 | 18.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
21.5%
Education & healthcare
19.1%
Manufacturing
9.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.4%
Wholesale trade
8.2%
Transportation & utilities
6.8%
Professional & management
6.7%
Other services
5.5%
Retail trade
5.2%
Construction
3.5%
Finance & real estate
3.3%
Public administration
2.0%
Information
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 40.0% |
| Service | 16.7% |
| Sales & office | 17.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.1% |
| Production & transportation | 14.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 65.0% |
| Government | 14.2% |
| Self-employed | 20.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.5% |
| Carpool | 5.3% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 2.2% |
| Other means | 0.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.8 |
Poverty
All people
9.8%
Under 18 years
18.3%
18 and over
7.7%
Married-couple families
5.2%
Female-led households
5.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 44.4% |
| Retirement income | 29.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 38.2% |
| High cholesterol | 35.6% |
| Heart disease | 8.3% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Asthma | 8.4% |
| Arthritis | 30.0% |
| Kidney disease | 3.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.5% |
| Cancer | 8.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 19.1% |
| No physical activity | 24.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.6% |
| Poor mental health | 10.9% |
| Poor physical health | 10.3% |
| No health insurance | 12.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.1% |
| Visited dentist | 64.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.1% |
| Teeth loss | 12.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 143 | 6.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.7% |
| Under 18 | 7.8% |
| 18–64 years | 8.3% |
| 65 and over | 36.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 70.9% |
| Public insurance | 45.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 2,627 | 93.6% |
| Spanish | 17 | 0.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 16 | 0.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 1 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 2,752 | 99.3% |
| Born in same state | 2,751 | 99.3% |
| Born in different state | 2,399 | 84.9% |
| Foreign born | 1 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 35 | 0.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 23 | 52.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 272 | 9.8% |
| Italian | 243 | 8.7% |
| English | 63 | 2.3% |
| Arab | 47 | 1.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 38 | 1.4% |
| Polish | 24 | 0.9% |
| German | 2 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.3% |
| Internet access | 80.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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