Hay Springs, NE · standard

ZIP Code 69347

Sheridan County, Nebraska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,249
1/sq mi
$76,133
Median income
$116,300
Median home value
18.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hay Springs pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 43%
household income, US ZIPs
15th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 69347 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 69347 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1135.5 square miles in Hay Springs, Sheridan County, Nebraska. The area is home to 1,249 residents, producing a population density of 1 people per square mile, and falls within the Denver time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 69347 against Nebraska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 69347 sits at $76,133 (1% below the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $38,099. The poverty rate stands at 5.4% and the unemployment rate at 0.5%. On housing, the median home value is $116,300 (38% below the state average) with median rent at $867 per month, and 87.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 69347 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 69347 sits relative to Nebraska and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 69347

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 69347.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 69347, Hay Springs, NE · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,249

Population

1135.5

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 69347?

50.0

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 95.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$76,133

Median Household Income

-1% vs state

$38,099

Per Capita Income

5.4%

Poverty Rate

0.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 69347 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$76,133 Top 43% higher than 57% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 49.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

674

Total Housing Units

523

Occupied Units

151

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.8%
Renter 12.2%

$116,300

Median Home Value

-38% vs state

$867

Median Rent

1952

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 24 business establishments in ZIP 69347, employing approximately 96 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,844,000.

24

Businesses

96

Employees

$3.8M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 6 25.0%
Wholesale trade 4 16.7%
Construction 3 12.5%
Retail trade 3 12.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 69347 in?
ZIP code 69347 (Hay Springs) is located in Sheridan County, Nebraska. Sheridan County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/sheridan-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 69347?
ZIP code 69347 in Hay Springs, NE has a population of 1,249 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 69347?
The median household income in ZIP 69347 is $76,133, which is 0% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 69347?
The median home value in ZIP 69347 is $116,300, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 69347?
The largest racial group in ZIP 69347 is White at 95.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 69347?
ZIP code 69347 has 24 business establishments employing approximately 96 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 69347?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 69347 are: Other services (except public administration) (6), Wholesale trade (4), Construction (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 69347?
In ZIP code 69347, 49.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 69347?
In ZIP code 69347, approximately 87.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 69347?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 69347 is 5.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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