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Seward County, NE
11 cities and towns and 10 ZIP codes in Seward County, Nebraska.
Population
17,641
Land area
571sq mi
People per sq mi
31
ZIP codes
10
Cities and towns in Seward County
Seward County at a glance
- It is the 18th most populous of 93 counties in Nebraska.
- Households here earn a median of $82,444 a year, 8% more than the Nebraska figure of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $241,300 and median rent is $980 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Seward (7,678), Milford (2,565) and Utica (1,015).
Local data for Seward County, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Seward County, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$82,444
Poverty rate
7.4%
Median home value
$241,300
Prices +0.6% in a year
Median rent
$980/mo
Homeownership
72.0%
Bachelor's or higher
33.2%
Median age
38.0
Average commute
22.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (7,504), Irish Americans (1,719), Swedish Americans (394).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.1%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,155
6,002 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,884
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$131M
FY 2026, $7,420 per person
PPP loans
$47.6M
1,222 loans, 5,969 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$47.4K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Seward County, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.0%
- Carpooled7.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.6%
- Bicycle1.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home6.9%
Average one-way commute: 22.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Seward County, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
519
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
17
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 12°F
28.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Seward County, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.5%
U.S. 33.3% +1.2 pts
Diabetes
9.5%
U.S. 12.1% -2.6 pts
Smoking
12.6%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
7.4%
U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Seward County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Seward County, NE?
- Seward is the largest city or town in Seward County, with about 7,678 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Seward County?
- Seward County includes 10 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 68313, 68314, 68330, 68360, 68364.
- What is the population of Seward County, NE?
- About 17,641 people live in Seward County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Seward County?
- Seward County borders Lancaster County, Saline County, York County, Butler County, Fillmore County, Polk County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023