City

Sidney, NE

2 ZIP codes · Cheyenne County · Nebraska

👥7,169Population

💰$55,147Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg

🎂40.2Median Age

🏠$140,400Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg

🎓34.2%College Grads▼ 12% below avg

📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 52% below avg

People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)

♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White85.4%

Hispanic9.5%

Black2.7%

Asian0.8%

Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5

5–17

17%

18–24

25–44

26%

45–64

24%

65+

Key Indicators

Median Age	40.2 yrs
Avg HH Size	2.14
Below Poverty	11.2% ▲ 12% above avg
College Grads	34.2% ▼ 12% below avg
Unemployment	2.3% ▼ 52% below avg
No HS Diploma	46 (1%)
HS Graduate	1,419 (30.5%)
Some College	738 (15.9%)
Associates	856 (18.4%)
Bachelors	676 (14.5%)
Graduate Degree	912 (19.6%)

Education

No HS1.0%

HS Grad30.5%

Some College15.9%

Associates18.4%

Bachelors14.5%

Graduate19.6%

Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner60.7%

Renter39.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k

11%

$50k–$100k

16%

$100k–$150k

28%

$150k–$200k

13%

$200k–$300k

15%

$300k–$500k

15%

Over $500k

Financials

Median HH Income	$55,147 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value	$140,400 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio	2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent	$914/mo
Total Housing Units	3,636
Vacant Units	350

Income Distribution

Under $25k

19%

$25k–$50k

23%

$50k–$75k

22%

$75k–$100k

13%

$100k–$150k

15%

$150k–$200k

Over $200k

Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone

84%

Walked

Work From Home

10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min

75%

15–30 min

13%

30–45 min

Over 45 min

Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940

1940s–1950s

24%

1960s–1970s

1980s–1990s

2000+

58%

About Sidney, NE

Sidney is a city in Nebraska, located in Cheyenne County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 7,169 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.2 years.

Economically, Sidney is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,147 is below the national average. Approximately 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Sidney is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $140,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $914 per month. Homeownership is high at 60.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sidney is moderately educated. 34.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (85.41%).

Sidney, NE offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Nebraska. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Sidney

ZIP	Population	Median Income	Median Home	Median Rent	Unemp.	College	Owner Occ.
69162	7,169	$55,147	$140,400	$914	2.3%	34.2%	60.7%

Sidney, NE

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