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Saunders County, NE
16 cities and towns and 14 ZIP codes in Saunders County, Nebraska.
Population
23,048
Land area
749sq mi
People per sq mi
31
ZIP codes
14
Cities and towns in Saunders County
Saunders County at a glance
- It is the 14th most populous of 93 counties in Nebraska.
- Households here earn a median of $94,066 a year, 23% more than the Nebraska figure of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $271,700 (14% above Nebraska) and median rent is $960 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Wahoo (4,929), Ashland (3,071) and Yutan (1,832).
Local data for Saunders County, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Saunders County, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$94,066
Poverty rate
6.3%
Median home value
$271,700
Prices +1.8% in a year
Median rent
$960/mo
Homeownership
82.1%
Bachelor's or higher
32.6%
Median age
40.3
Average commute
26.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (7,823), Irish Americans (2,732), Swedish Americans (1,245).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.2%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,910
6,040 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$71,982
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$161M
FY 2026, $7,240 per person
PPP loans
$59.95M
2,012 loans, 6,729 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$293K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Saunders County, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.3%
- Carpooled7.0%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked4.0%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home9.9%
Average one-way commute: 26.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Saunders County, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
714
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
364
2.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 12°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone13 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Saunders County, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.3%
U.S. 33.3% +6.0 pts
Diabetes
10.5%
U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts
Smoking
12.8%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Saunders County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Saunders County, NE?
- Wahoo is the largest city or town in Saunders County, with about 4,929 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Saunders County?
- Saunders County includes 14 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 68003, 68015, 68017, 68018, 68033.
- What is the population of Saunders County, NE?
- About 23,048 people live in Saunders County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Saunders County?
- Saunders County borders Douglas County, Lancaster County, Sarpy County, Dodge County, Cass County, Butler County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023