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Banner County, NE
1 city or town and 1 ZIP code in Banner County, Nebraska.
Population
742
Land area
746sq mi
People per sq mi
1
ZIP codes
1
Cities and towns in Banner County
Banner County at a glance
- Banner County is 96% less dense than Nebraska as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $78,839 a year, 3% more than the Nebraska figure of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $205,700 (14% below Nebraska) and median rent is $975 a month.
Local data for Banner County, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Banner County, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$78,839
Poverty rate
7.7%
Median home value
$205,700
Median rent
$975/mo
Homeownership
67.9%
Bachelor's or higher
33.3%
Median age
51.5
Average commute
26.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (178), Irish Americans (65), Mexican Americans (59).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,147
129 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,174
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$28.1M
FY 2026, $41,659 per person
PPP loans
$1.9M
93 loans, 206 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$161
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Banner County, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.6%
- Carpooled10.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home9.7%
Average one-way commute: 26.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Banner County, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
352
Most often hail
July high / Jan low
88° / 14°F
16.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Banner County, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.5%
U.S. 33.3% +5.2 pts
Diabetes
13.1%
U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts
Smoking
12.8%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Banner County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Banner County, NE?
- Harrisburg is the largest city or town in Banner County, with about 103 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Banner County?
- Banner County includes 1 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 69345.
- What is the population of Banner County, NE?
- About 742 people live in Banner County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Banner County?
- Banner County borders Laramie County, WY, Scotts Bluff County, Goshen County, WY, Cheyenne County, Morrill County, Kimball County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023