🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

69347

Hay Springs

ZIP Code 69347 is a standard zip code serving Hay Springs, Hay Springs, Nebraska (NE), in Sheridan County, United States. It has an estimated population of 1,249 with a median household income of $40,250. The area falls within the America/Denver timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Nebraska (NE)
County: Sheridan
City: Hay Springs
Timezone: America/Denver

Coordinates

Latitude: 42.640100
Longitude: -102.675600

Geographic Details

Land Area: 436.47 mi²
Water Area: 0.26 mi²
Population Density: 3.0 people per mi² (5th percentile)
Bounding Box: 42.874742°N, 42.356682°S, -102.475054°E, -102.891196°W

With 1,249 residents spread across 436.47 square miles, this area has a population density of 3.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

1,249

Population

30th percentile

$40,250

Median Income

25th percentile

$63,800

Median Home Value

5th percentile

436.47 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 69347 is $40,250, and the median home value is $63,800. This is below the national average for household income.

Housing

690

Total Units

565

Occupied Units

81.9%

Occupancy Rate

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