69123 ZIP Code — Brady, NE

Lincoln County, Nebraska

ZIP code 69123 is located in Brady, Nebraska, within Lincoln County. It covers approximately 257.33 square miles and serves a population of 863 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 308.

About ZIP code 69123

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $158,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($77,222) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 48% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 69123 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

863

population

257.33

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

69123 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 69123

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 69123. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Brady	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

69151 Maxwell (8.3 mi) 69138 Gothenburg (11.2 mi) 68825 Callaway (18.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	863
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	111

Geography
Land area	257.33 sq mi
Water area	1.29 sq mi
Latitude	41.0327
Longitude	-100.3573
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	308

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.5%	42.2%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	38.3%	35.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	14.7%	20.2%	22.0%
Over $200k	4.4%	2.6%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

863

Population

People per sq mi

48.6

Median age

$77,222

Median household income

$40,001

Per capita income

$158,900

Median home value

$819

Median monthly rent

86.7%

Home ownership

5.8%

Poverty rate

3.8%

Unemployment

412

Housing units

31.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	193	22.4%
18 and over	670	77.6%
65 and over	261	30.2%
Median age	48.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.6%

Two or more races 6.1%

Hispanic or Latino 5.5%

Asian 0.3%

Black or African American 0.2%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	800	87.6%
Two or more races	56	6.1%
Hispanic or Latino	50	5.5%
Asian	3	0.3%
Black or African American	2	0.2%
Other race	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.5%	42.2%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	38.3%	35.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	14.7%	20.2%	22.0%
Over $200k	4.4%	2.6%	5.2%

Under $10k 0.3%

$10k–$15k 3.0%

$15k–$25k 6.8%

$25k–$35k 8.0%

$35k–$50k 10.4%

$50k–$75k 19.2%

$75k–$100k 16.3%

$100k–$150k 20.7%

$150k–$200k 7.4%

$200k+ 8.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.3%
$10k–$15k	3.0%
$15k–$25k	6.8%
$25k–$35k	8.0%
$35k–$50k	10.4%
$50k–$75k	19.2%
$75k–$100k	16.3%
$100k–$150k	20.7%
$150k–$200k	7.4%
$200k+	8.0%
Median income	$77,222

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.5%

$50k–$100k 13.3%

$100k–$150k 27.3%

$150k–$200k 18.8%

$200k–$300k 10.6%

$300k–$500k 12.3%

$500k–$1M 10.2%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$158,900
Median rent / month	$819
Owner occupied	86.7%
Renter occupied	13.3%
Vacant	26.0%
Single-family detached	91.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.7%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.59

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.8%
2000–2009	5.7%
1990–1999	14.7%
1980–1989	12.0%
1970–1979	17.3%
1960–1969	8.3%
1950–1959	10.5%
1940–1949	5.7%
1939 or earlier	21.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.8%
2 bedrooms	17.7%
3 bedrooms	47.7%
4 bedrooms	22.3%
5+ bedrooms	7.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.5%
1 vehicle	12.1%
2 vehicles	40.5%
3 or more	45.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	36.1%
Electricity	33.1%
Propane / LP gas	24.0%
Wood	6.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	240	71.0%
Cohabiting couple	2	0.6%
Male householder, no spouse	51	15.1%
Female householder, no spouse	45	13.3%
Households with children under 18	86	25.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	163	48.2%
Average household size	2.54

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.7%	15.9%
Married	64.2%	72.0%
Separated	2.4%	2.2%
Widowed	2.7%	3.8%
Divorced	10.1%	6.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%

Some HS, no diploma 5.3%

HS graduate 25.8%

Some college, no degree 26.6%

Associate's degree 10.3%

Bachelor's degree 19.2%

Graduate / professional 12.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.4%
Bachelor's or higher	31.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	2.3%
Kindergarten	35	19.9%
Elementary school	78	44.3%
High school	48	27.3%
College / grad school	11	6.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.7%

Transportation & utilities 16.7%

Agriculture & mining 11.9%

Construction 7.4%

Retail trade 6.1%

Professional & management 5.6%

Manufacturing 4.5%

Other services 4.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.0%

Wholesale trade 2.9%

Finance & real estate 2.9%

Public administration 2.6%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.7%
Service	9.0%
Sales & office	13.0%
Natural resources & construction	16.7%
Production & transportation	16.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.9%
Government	17.7%
Self-employed	11.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.2%
Carpool	17.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	5.1%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.1

Poverty

All people 5.8%

Under 18 years 13.7%

18 and over 4.0%

Married-couple families 4.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.6%
Retirement income	34.9%
Supplemental Security	1.8%
Cash public assistance	2.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.8%
High blood pressure	31.0%
High cholesterol	33.2%
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	7.8%
Arthritis	26.2%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	5.6%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.2%
Binge drinking	19.8%
No physical activity	20.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.5%
Depression	18.0%
Fair or poor health	10.5%
Poor mental health	10.7%
Poor physical health	8.6%
No health insurance	12.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.0%
Visited dentist	67.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	9.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	52	7.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.6%
Under 18	0.5%
18–64 years	12.7%
65 and over	37.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.3%
Public insurance	48.6%
No insurance	7.4%
Uninsured under 19	1.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	832	96.4%
Spanish	3	0.4%
Other Indo-European	1	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	847	98.1%
Born in same state	840	97.3%
Born in different state	675	78.2%
Foreign born	7	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	16	1.9%
Not a US citizen	5	31.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	172	19.9%
French	109	12.6%
Arab	59	6.8%
Dutch	17	2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	10	1.2%
German	4	0.5%
Polish	3	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.2%
Internet access	94.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 69123

What city is ZIP code 69123 in?

ZIP code 69123 is primarily assigned to Brady, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 69123 in?

ZIP code 69123 falls within Lincoln County, Nebraska.

Does ZIP code 69123 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 69123 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 69123 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 69123 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 69123 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 69123 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 69123?

The median home value in ZIP code 69123 is $158,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 69123 in?

ZIP code 69123 observes the CST timezone.