Seward County, Nebraska
Seward County, Nebraska, has 18,032 residents (July 2025 estimate). Its county seat is Seward. It uses Central Time and covers 571 sq mi (1,480 km²) of land.
- Resident population, July 2025
- 18,032
- Land area
- 571 sq mi (1,480 km²)
- County seat or government
- Seward
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median household income
- $82,444 ± $4,539
- Median home value
- $241,300 ± $11,476
- Median rent, with utilities
- $980 ± $73
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 72% ± 2.0 points
- County type
- County
- Metro or micro area
- Lincoln, NE metro areaOutlying county
- Water area
- 4.46 sq mi (11.5 km²)
- State
- Nebraska
- County code (FIPS)
- 31159
- Coordinates (central point)
- 40.871944, -97.140383
These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Income, home value, rent and homes lived in by their owners: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 13, 2026.
Time zones in Seward County
| Time zone | Local time and UTC offset | Next clock change |
|---|---|---|
| Central TimeAmerica/Chicago | UTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July. Enable JavaScript for the live clock. | Enable JavaScript for upcoming changes. |
Near a time-zone line, check where you are with the time-zone finder. Your phone’s setting can differ.
ZIP Code areas, largest first
- 684349,099 people
- 685287,273 people
- 684053,575 people
- 683591,546 people
- 680651,449 people
- 684281,332 people
- 684561,215 people
- 683391,154 people
- 683431,008 people
- 68313758 people
- 68439691 people
- 68423688 people
All 19
19 ZIP Code areas overlap Seward County. People counts are 2020–2024 estimates for each whole ZIP area. Mailing ZIPs can differ; check an address with USPS ZIP Code Lookup.
Official county information
Seward County government website ↗ is the next stop for county offices, tax, voting, jury and records information. A geographic lookup cannot determine eligibility, tax liability or a court obligation.
School districts in Seward County, largest first
- Crete Public Schools11,287 people
- Seward Public Schools11,249 people
- David City Public Schools5,523 people
- Milford Public Schools4,365 people
- Raymond Central Public Schools4,309 people
- Centennial Public Schools2,979 people
- East Butler Public Schools2,486 people
- Malcolm Public Schools2,466 people
- Friend Public Schools1,540 people
- Exeter-Milligan Public Schools1,416 people
- Dorchester Public Schools1,030 people
Districts with land in the county; a district can cross county lines. People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends.
Cities, towns and communities, largest first
These areas overlap the mapped boundary; an overlap does not mean that every address belongs to both.
- Seward, Nebraska (city)7,678 people
- Milford, Nebraska (city)2,565 people
- Utica, Nebraska (village)1,015 people
- Beaver Crossing, Nebraska (village)357 people
- Staplehurst, Nebraska (village)322 people
- Goehner, Nebraska (village)309 people
- Bee, Nebraska (village)281 people
- Pleasant Dale, Nebraska (village)244 people
- Garland, Nebraska (village)180 people
- Cordova, Nebraska (village)131 people
- Tamora, Nebraska (CDP)12 people
Bordering areas, nearest first
Distances are straight lines between map points.
- York County, Nebraska24 mi west
- Lancaster County, Nebraska24 mi east
- Butler County, Nebraska24 mi north
- Saline County, Nebraska25 mi south
- Polk County, Nebraska31 mi northwest
- Fillmore County, Nebraska34 mi southwest
Before using this answer on a form
Use a precise point for address-level questions. A device accuracy circle can cross a boundary; confirm tax, voting or jury details with the responsible office.
Find the county where you are now, check its ZIP area, or check the time zone where you are.