69032 ZIP Code — Hayes Center, NE

Hayes County, Nebraska

ZIP code 69032 is located in Hayes Center, Nebraska, within Hayes County. It covers approximately 311.20 square miles and serves a population of 499 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 308.

About ZIP code 69032

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 $108,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $59,028. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 69032 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

499

population

311.20

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

69032 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 69032

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 69032. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hayes Center	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

69040 Palisade (11.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	499
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	085

Geography
Land area	311.20 sq mi
Water area	0.12 sq mi
Latitude	40.5248
Longitude	-101.0613
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	45.0%	45.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	45.5%	45.5%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	6.8%	6.8%	22.0%
Over $200k	2.7%	2.7%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

499

Population

People per sq mi

54.8

Median age

$59,028

Median household income

$34,556

Per capita income

$108,300

Median home value

$479

Median monthly rent

67.3%

Home ownership

17.0%

Poverty rate

0.4%

Unemployment

218

Housing units

20.5%

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	85	17.0%
18 and over	414	83.0%
65 and over	110	22.0%
Median age	54.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.1%

Hispanic or Latino 7.8%

Other race 4.8%

Two or more races 3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	455	84.1%
Hispanic or Latino	42	7.8%
Other race	26	4.8%
Two or more races	16	3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.0%	45.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	45.5%	45.5%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	6.8%	6.8%	22.0%
Over $200k	2.7%	2.7%	5.2%

Under $10k 7.1%

$10k–$15k 7.6%

$15k–$25k 7.6%

$25k–$35k 9.5%

$35k–$50k 9.5%

$50k–$75k 17.5%

$75k–$100k 13.3%

$100k–$150k 18.5%

$150k–$200k 2.8%

$200k+ 6.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.1%
$10k–$15k	7.6%
$15k–$25k	7.6%
$25k–$35k	9.5%
$35k–$50k	9.5%
$50k–$75k	17.5%
$75k–$100k	13.3%
$100k–$150k	18.5%
$150k–$200k	2.8%
$200k+	6.6%
Median income	$59,028

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.7%

$50k–$100k 33.1%

$100k–$150k 14.1%

$150k–$200k 23.9%

$200k–$300k 14.8%

$500k–$1M 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$108,300
Median rent / month	$479
Owner occupied	67.3%
Renter occupied	32.7%
Vacant	26.5%
Single-family detached	87.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.3%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.51

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	3.5%
1990–1999	8.4%
1980–1989	4.2%
1970–1979	4.9%
1960–1969	9.8%
1950–1959	12.2%
1940–1949	10.1%
1939 or earlier	44.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	4.2%
2 bedrooms	36.2%
3 bedrooms	23.0%
4 bedrooms	29.3%
5+ bedrooms	5.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.4%
1 vehicle	29.9%
2 vehicles	25.1%
3 or more	42.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.4%
Electricity	37.4%
Propane / LP gas	52.1%
Wood	9.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	134	63.5%
Cohabiting couple	5	2.4%
Male householder, no spouse	53	25.1%
Female householder, no spouse	19	9.0%
Households with children under 18	36	17.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	72	34.1%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.8%	13.7%
Married	59.1%	76.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	5.2%	7.4%
Divorced	7.8%	2.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%

Some HS, no diploma 6.3%

HS graduate 35.8%

Some college, no degree 19.0%

Associate's degree 15.8%

Bachelor's degree 17.8%

Graduate / professional 2.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.0%
Bachelor's or higher	20.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	13.9%
Kindergarten	2	2.8%
Elementary school	33	45.8%
High school	19	26.4%
College / grad school	8	11.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 41.4%

Education & healthcare 19.9%

Other services 10.7%

Manufacturing 5.0%

Finance & real estate 4.6%

Construction 3.8%

Public administration 3.4%

Wholesale trade 3.1%

Transportation & utilities 2.7%

Information 2.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.5%

Retail trade 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.1%
Service	15.3%
Sales & office	12.6%
Natural resources & construction	22.2%
Production & transportation	5.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	59.0%
Government	14.2%
Self-employed	19.5%
Unpaid family workers	7.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.6%
Carpool	9.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.2%
Work from home	14.2%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.4

Poverty

All people 17.0%

Under 18 years 15.3%

18 and over 17.4%

Married-couple families 9.7%

Female-led households 50.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.7%
Retirement income	10.4%
Supplemental Security	2.4%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.4%
High blood pressure	38.8%
High cholesterol	36.1%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	8.6%
Arthritis	28.3%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.7%
Binge drinking	19.2%
No physical activity	26.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.0%
Depression	17.1%
Fair or poor health	14.3%
Poor mental health	11.6%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	14.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.7%
Visited dentist	62.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	13.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	50	12.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	7.9%
65 and over	36.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	82.8%
Public insurance	28.5%
No insurance	6.2%
Uninsured under 19	3.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	480	96.2%
Spanish	33	6.9%
Other Indo-European	32	6.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	440	88.2%
Born in same state	440	88.2%
Born in different state	343	68.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	59	11.8%
Not a US citizen	22	37.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	59	11.8%
Italian	57	11.4%
Arab	34	6.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	12	2.4%
Polish	5	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.3%
Internet access	93.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 69032

What city is ZIP code 69032 in?

ZIP code 69032 is primarily assigned to Hayes Center, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 69032 in?

ZIP code 69032 falls within Hayes County, Nebraska.

Does ZIP code 69032 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 69032 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 69032?

17% of residents in ZIP code 69032 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 69032 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 69032 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 69032?

The median home value in ZIP code 69032 is $108,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 69032 in?

ZIP code 69032 observes the CST timezone.