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Sprague, NE
Village in Lancaster County, Nebraska. ZIP codes: 68438.
Population
176
Land area
0.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,688
ZIP codes
1
Sprague and its ZIP codes
Sprague at a glance
- Sprague is about 66 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
Local data for Sprague, NE
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lancaster County. PPP loans are for Sprague.
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,528
176,943 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,273
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.6B
FY 2026, $8,185 per person
PPP loans
$70.2K
8 loans, 18 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Sprague, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
1,041
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
753
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 14°F
31.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sprague, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.5%
U.S. 33.3% -1.8 pts
Diabetes
9.6%
U.S. 12.1% -2.5 pts
Smoking
9.7%
U.S. 12.8% -3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.3%
U.S. 11.1% -4.8 pts
ZIP codes in Sprague
1 in or overlapping Sprague. Population shown
Cities near Sprague
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MartellCensus-designated place | 1.1 mi | 0.2 |
| PrincetonCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 0.3 |
| RocaVillage | 4.9 mi | 0.1 |
| HickmanCity | 5.9 mi | 1.1 |
| HallamVillage | 6.5 mi | 0.2 |
| KramerCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 0.5 |
| CortlandVillage | 8.6 mi | 0.3 |
| DentonVillage | 9.5 mi | 0.1 |
| FirthVillage | 9.6 mi | 0.3 |
| Yankee HillCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 3.4 |
| CheneyCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| CreteCity | 11 mi | 4 |
| PanamaVillage | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| ClatoniaVillage | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| LincolnCity | 13 mi | 101.1 |
| BennetVillage | 13 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sprague, NE in?
- Sprague is in Lancaster County, Nebraska.
- What ZIP codes are in Sprague, NE?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Sprague include 68438.
- What is the population of Sprague, NE?
- About 176 people live in Sprague, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sprague?
- Nearby places include Martell (1.1 mi), Princeton (4 mi), Roca (4.9 mi), Hickman (5.9 mi), Hallam (6.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023