69337 ZIP Code — Chadron, NE
Dawes County, Nebraska
ZIP code 69337 is located in Chadron, Nebraska, within Dawes County. It covers approximately 775.07 square miles and serves a population of 6,552 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 308.
About ZIP code 69337
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $151,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 58%.
Median household income is $52,560.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 12 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
6,552
population
775.07
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
69337 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 69337
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 69337. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Chadron | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 6,552 |
| Population density | 8 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 31 |
| County FIPS | 045 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 775.07 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.62 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.7627 |
| Longitude | -103.0496 |
| Timezone | Mountain (MT) |
| 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 | 51.6% | 51.3% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.9% | 35.7% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 13.5% | 12.2% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 0.9% | 0.8% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
6,552
Population
8
People per sq mi
31.0
Median age
$52,560
Median household income
$26,136
Per capita income
$151,900
Median home value
$891
Median monthly rent
58.3%
Home ownership
13.1%
Poverty rate
1.7%
Unemployment
1,932
Housing units
40.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
176
Under 5
191
139
5–9
151
158
10–14
172
414
15–19
451
397
20–24
432
433
25–34
471
299
35–44
325
257
45–54
279
187
55–59
204
157
60–64
170
246
65–74
267
187
75–84
204
89
85+
96
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,150 | 17.6% |
| 18 and over | 5,402 | 82.4% |
| 65 and over | 1,089 | 16.6% |
| Median age | 31.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
83%
Two or more races
6.8%
Hispanic or Latino
3.3%
Black or African American
2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
2.8%
Asian
1.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,626 | 83% |
| Two or more races | 464 | 6.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 224 | 3.3% |
| Black or African American | 194 | 2.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 193 | 2.8% |
| Asian | 75 | 1.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 51.6% | 51.3% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.9% | 35.7% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 13.5% | 12.2% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 0.9% | 0.8% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
9.6%
$10k–$15k
1.8%
$15k–$25k
10.3%
$25k–$35k
7.1%
$35k–$50k
16.5%
$50k–$75k
22.2%
$75k–$100k
15.5%
$100k–$150k
10.9%
$150k–$200k
6.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 9.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 16.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 22.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 10.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.1% |
| Median income | $52,560 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.0%
$50k–$100k
20.0%
$100k–$150k
21.9%
$150k–$200k
26.2%
$200k–$300k
16.1%
$300k–$500k
7.6%
$500k–$1M
1.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $151,900 |
| Median rent / month | $891 |
| Owner occupied | 58.3% |
| Renter occupied | 41.7% |
| Vacant | 11.1% |
| Single-family detached | 67.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.7% |
| Mobile homes | 6.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.20 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 3.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 21.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 14.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 8.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 26.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 33.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 35.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.1% |
| 3 or more | 25.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 59.9% |
| Electricity | 29.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 7.7% |
| Fuel oil | 2.0% |
| Wood | 0.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,123 | 41.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 89 | 3.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 626 | 23.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 888 | 32.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 756 | 27.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 772 | 28.3% |
| Average household size | 2.09 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 45.8% | 46.1% |
| Married | 40.4% | 41.4% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 6.8% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 5.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.1%
Some HS, no diploma
4.1%
HS graduate
20.7%
Some college, no degree
25.6%
Associate's degree
8.1%
Bachelor's degree
19.0%
Graduate / professional
21.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 40.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 35 | 1.6% |
| Kindergarten | 19 | 0.9% |
| Elementary school | 495 | 23.3% |
| High school | 197 | 9.3% |
| College / grad school | 1,380 | 64.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
44.8%
Retail trade
12.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.2%
Agriculture & mining
7.3%
Construction
5.3%
Public administration
5.3%
Finance & real estate
4.8%
Transportation & utilities
3.1%
Other services
3.1%
Information
1.9%
Manufacturing
1.7%
Professional & management
1.2%
Wholesale trade
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 40.8% |
| Service | 19.8% |
| Sales & office | 20.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.3% |
| Production & transportation | 7.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 46.4% |
| Government | 43.5% |
| Self-employed | 9.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 70.9% |
| Carpool | 11.7% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 8.0% |
| Work from home | 6.5% |
| Other means | 2.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 11.7 |
Poverty
All people
13.1%
Under 18 years
6.2%
18 and over
14.8%
Married-couple families
1.3%
Female-led households
55.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 24.6% |
| Retirement income | 17.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 27.9% |
| High blood pressure | 26.6% |
| High cholesterol | 27.6% |
| Diabetes | 7.3% |
| Heart disease | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 8.4% |
| Arthritis | 19.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.6% |
| Cancer | 5.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.6% |
| Binge drinking | 23.4% |
| No physical activity | 20.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.7% |
| Depression | 17.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.4% |
| Poor mental health | 12.6% |
| Poor physical health | 7.3% |
| No health insurance | 12.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 64.1% |
| Visited dentist | 61.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 83.1% |
| Teeth loss | 10.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 239 | 4.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.2% |
| Under 18 | 10.7% |
| 18–64 years | 8.6% |
| 65 and over | 34.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 78.1% |
| Public insurance | 29.4% |
| No insurance | 8.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 6,185 | 94.4% |
| Spanish | 131 | 2.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 131 | 2.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 6,518 | 99.5% |
| Born in same state | 6,500 | 99.2% |
| Born in different state | 3,655 | 55.8% |
| Foreign born | 18 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 34 | 0.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 19 | 55.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,226 | 18.7% |
| Italian | 773 | 11.8% |
| Dutch | 224 | 3.4% |
| Arab | 218 | 3.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 180 | 2.7% |
| English | 125 | 1.9% |
| Irish | 81 | 1.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.6% |
| Internet access | 92.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 69337
What city is ZIP code 69337 in?
ZIP code 69337 is primarily assigned to Chadron, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 69337 in?
ZIP code 69337 falls within Dawes County, Nebraska.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 69337?
The median home value in ZIP code 69337 is $151,900.
What is the population of ZIP code 69337?
ZIP code 69337 has an estimated population of 6,552 residents, with a density of 8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 69337?
The median household income in ZIP code 69337 is $52,560, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 69337 in?
ZIP code 69337 observes the MST timezone.