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Sheridan County
Gordon, NE
69343
69343 ZIP Code — Gordon, NE
Sheridan County, Nebraska
ZIP code 69343 is located in
Gordon ,
Nebraska ,
within Sheridan County .
It covers approximately 1,436.68 square miles and serves a population of
2,494 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 308 .
About ZIP code 69343
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 $94,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.
Median household income is $53,750. 42% 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 14 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 69343 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
2,494
Population density
2,494 / sq mi
State FIPS
31
County FIPS
161
Geography
Land area
1,436.68 sq mi
Water area
9.59 sq mi
Latitude
42.7272
Longitude
-102.0867
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
308
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
59.3%
54.5%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
26.2%
29.8%
33.4%
$100k – $200k
12.4%
13.0%
22.0%
Over $200k
2.1%
2.7%
5.2%
Demographics & statistics
$53,750
Median household income
19.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 540 21.7% 18 and over 1,954 78.3% 65 and over 599 24.0% Median age 45.7 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
9.8%
Black or African American
2.2%
Group Count % White 1,952 76% American Indian / Alaska Native 253 9.8% Two or more races 127 4.9% Hispanic or Latino 75 2.9% Other race 64 2.5% Black or African American 56 2.2% Asian 42 1.6%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
59.3%
54.5%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
26.2%
29.8%
33.4%
$100k – $200k
12.4%
13.0%
22.0%
Over $200k
2.1%
2.7%
5.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.2% $10k–$15k 3.5% $15k–$25k 14.3% $25k–$35k 10.3% $35k–$50k 11.5% $50k–$75k 23.7% $75k–$100k 13.0% $100k–$150k 13.1% $150k–$200k 4.8% $200k+ 1.7% Median income $53,750
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $94,300 Median rent / month $682 Owner occupied 67.4% Renter occupied 32.6% Vacant 20.5% Single-family detached 85.5% Large apartment buildings 0.7% Mobile homes 7.8% Median rooms 7.1 Avg household size (owned) 2.24
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 3.7% 2000–2009 6.2% 1990–1999 1.2% 1980–1989 4.9% 1970–1979 16.7% 1960–1969 11.6% 1950–1959 7.0% 1940–1949 5.7% 1939 or earlier 43.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.9% 1 bedroom 6.8% 2 bedrooms 24.7% 3 bedrooms 31.1% 4 bedrooms 31.0% 5+ bedrooms 5.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.5% 1 vehicle 29.4% 2 vehicles 36.7% 3 or more 30.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 44.5% Electricity 35.1% Propane / LP gas 14.0% Fuel oil 2.7% Wood 3.7%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 552 53.6% Cohabiting couple 92 8.9% Male householder, no spouse 143 13.9% Female householder, no spouse 242 23.5% Households with children under 18 252 24.5% Households with seniors (65+) 403 39.2% Average household size 2.38
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 28.7% 20.9% Married 58.7% 53.3% Separated 2.0% 0.4% Widowed 2.8% 12.7% Divorced 7.7% 12.7%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
10.7%
Some college, no degree
23.4%
Graduate / professional
4.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 88.1% Bachelor's or higher 19.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 13 2.9% Kindergarten 36 7.9% Elementary school 204 44.7% High school 155 34.0% College / grad school 48 10.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.6%
Agriculture & mining
19.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.3%
Transportation & utilities
5.9%
Professional & management
5.4%
Finance & real estate
3.8%
Public administration
2.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 32.2% Service 21.7% Sales & office 17.4% Natural resources & construction 16.6% Production & transportation 12.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 66.6% Government 12.9% Self-employed 18.7% Unpaid family workers 1.8%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 69.3% Carpool 14.9% Public transit 0.3% Walk 3.9% Work from home 10.6% Other means 0.9% Avg commute (minutes) 14.2
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.2%
Female-led households
31.8%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 42.0% Retirement income 18.5% Supplemental Security 5.8% Cash public assistance 1.0% Food stamps / SNAP 9.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 38.0% High blood pressure 40.2% High cholesterol 37.7% Diabetes 13.1% Heart disease 9.0% Stroke 4.3% Asthma 9.1% Arthritis 31.6% Kidney disease 3.9% Pulmonary disease 8.6% Cancer 8.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.3% Binge drinking 18.0% No physical activity 28.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 28.4% Depression 17.4% Fair or poor health 16.2% Poor mental health 12.2% Poor physical health 11.9% No health insurance 14.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 70.5% Visited dentist 61.8% Cholesterol screening 88.7% Teeth loss 15.3%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 221 11.3%
Disability % Any disability 18.9% Under 18 5.8% 18–64 years 15.3% 65 and over 39.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 53.3% Public insurance 45.9% No insurance 14.5% Uninsured under 19 18.7%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,328 93.3% Spanish 10 0.4% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 10 0.4% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 2,434 97.6% Born in same state 2,425 97.2% Born in different state 1,334 53.5% Foreign born 9 0.4% Naturalized citizen 60 2.4% Not a US citizen 42 70.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 245 9.8% Italian 211 8.5% Arab 158 6.3% English 73 2.9%
Ancestry Count % Polish 50 2% German 15 0.6% Dutch 11 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 41.3% Internet access 86.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 69343
What city is ZIP code 69343 in?
ZIP code 69343 is primarily assigned to Gordon, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 69343 in?
ZIP code 69343 falls within Sheridan County, Nebraska.
Does ZIP code 69343 have a large retiree population?
42% of households in ZIP code 69343 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 69343 have a large veteran population?
11% of civilians in ZIP code 69343 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 69343?
The median home value in ZIP code 69343 is $94,300.
What is the population of ZIP code 69343?
ZIP code 69343 has an estimated population of 2,494 residents, with a density of 2 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 69343 in?
ZIP code 69343 observes the MST timezone.
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