69348 ZIP Code — Hemingford, NE

Box Butte County, Nebraska

ZIP code 69348 is located in Hemingford, Nebraska, within Box Butte County. It covers approximately 586.17 square miles and serves a population of 1,167 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 308.

About ZIP code 69348

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 $114,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,598. 38% 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 13 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 69348 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,167
population
586.17
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
69348 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 69348

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City Status
Hemingford Acceptable
Hemingford Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
69301 Alliance (10.4 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 1,167
Population density 2 / sq mi
State FIPS 31
County FIPS 013
Geography
Land area 586.17 sq mi
Water area 0.01 sq mi
Latitude 42.3674
Longitude -103.2091
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 39.9% 41.1% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 40.5% 33.6% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 18.0% 24.8% 22.0%
Over $200k 1.6% 0.4% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,167
Population
2
People per sq mi
42.7
Median age
$68,598
Median household income
$35,001
Per capita income
$114,400
Median home value
$843
Median monthly rent
77.1%
Home ownership
8.1%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
489
Housing units
18.9%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
25
Under 5
23
35
5–9
33
49
10–14
45
51
15–19
47
21
20–24
19
65
25–34
60
75
35–44
68
62
45–54
57
24
55–59
23
65
60–64
59
97
65–74
89
24
75–84
22
15
85+
14
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1827723.7%
18 and over89076.3%
65 and over26122.4%
Median age42.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Other race 3.2%
Two or more races 1.2%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
GroupCount%
White1,09690.5%
Hispanic or Latino443.6%
Other race393.2%
Two or more races151.2%
Asian110.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native60.5%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 39.9% 41.1% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 40.5% 33.6% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 18.0% 24.8% 22.0%
Over $200k 1.6% 0.4% 5.2%
Under $10k 3.8%
$10k–$15k 4.8%
$15k–$25k 12.7%
$25k–$35k 2.4%
$35k–$50k 6.4%
$50k–$75k 26.6%
$75k–$100k 19.9%
$100k–$150k 17.5%
$150k–$200k 1.8%
$200k+ 4.0%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.8%
$10k–$15k4.8%
$15k–$25k12.7%
$25k–$35k2.4%
$35k–$50k6.4%
$50k–$75k26.6%
$75k–$100k19.9%
$100k–$150k17.5%
$150k–$200k1.8%
$200k+4.0%
Median income$68,598

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.4%
$50k–$100k 33.7%
$100k–$150k 19.3%
$150k–$200k 17.0%
$200k–$300k 11.7%
$300k–$500k 7.6%
$500k–$1M 0.3%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$114,400
Median rent / month$843
Owner occupied77.1%
Renter occupied22.9%
Vacant17.6%
Single-family detached76.1%
Large apartment buildings3.8%
Mobile homes10.1%
Median rooms5.9
Avg household size (owned)2.38

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20191.3%
2000–20096.5%
1990–19995.8%
1980–19898.1%
1970–197918.6%
1960–19698.5%
1950–19597.0%
1940–19493.8%
1939 or earlier40.5%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.5%
1 bedroom8.3%
2 bedrooms29.2%
3 bedrooms37.8%
4 bedrooms14.8%
5+ bedrooms9.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle6.6%
1 vehicle20.1%
2 vehicles21.5%
3 or more51.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas39.8%
Electricity27.8%
Propane / LP gas27.8%
Wood2.0%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family30862.0%
Cohabiting couple214.2%
Male householder, no spouse8717.5%
Female householder, no spouse8116.3%
Households with children under 1815230.6%
Households with seniors (65+)16934.0%
Average household size2.30

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married20.0%24.9%
Married68.9%60.4%
Separated0.4%0.2%
Widowed2.0%5.0%
Divorced8.7%9.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%
Some HS, no diploma 2.9%
HS graduate 35.9%
Some college, no degree 31.7%
Associate's degree 10.5%
Bachelor's degree 13.2%
Graduate / professional 5.7%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher97.1%
Bachelor's or higher18.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool268.7%
Kindergarten113.7%
Elementary school13946.5%
High school8929.8%
College / grad school3411.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 17.3%
Education & healthcare 15.6%
Arts, food & hospitality 14.5%
Transportation & utilities 12.9%
Retail trade 11.2%
Other services 6.9%
Construction 5.5%
Public administration 4.2%
Finance & real estate 3.7%
Wholesale trade 2.1%
Professional & management 2.1%
Manufacturing 1.9%
Information 1.9%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts35.0%
Service21.8%
Sales & office14.0%
Natural resources & construction12.2%
Production & transportation17.0%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector55.2%
Government15.9%
Self-employed28.1%
Unpaid family workers0.7%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone80.0%
Carpool9.3%
Public transit0.0%
Walk6.6%
Work from home4.1%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)12.9

Poverty

All people 8.1%
Under 18 years 7.4%
18 and over 8.3%
Married-couple families 3.6%
Female-led households 62.5%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security38.0%
Retirement income14.5%
Supplemental Security4.8%
Cash public assistance1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP6.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity36.3%
High blood pressure35.8%
High cholesterol35.7%
Diabetes10.6%
Heart disease7.2%
Stroke3.3%
Asthma8.4%
Arthritis28.5%
Kidney disease3.1%
Pulmonary disease6.8%
Cancer7.9%
Behavior / access%
Smoking18.1%
Binge drinking20.4%
No physical activity23.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep30.5%
Depression17.4%
Fair or poor health12.8%
Poor mental health11.5%
Poor physical health9.8%
No health insurance13.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)68.9%
Visited dentist63.4%
Cholesterol screening89.5%
Teeth loss12.4%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans889.9%
Disability%
Any disability9.6%
Under 182.2%
18–64 years5.0%
65 and over30.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance76.2%
Public insurance32.5%
No insurance6.6%
Uninsured under 193.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,11995.9%
Spanish181.6%
Other Indo-European111.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages70.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,13897.5%
Born in same state1,13697.3%
Born in different state78967.6%
Foreign born20.2%
Naturalized citizen292.5%
Not a US citizen620.7%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French17114.7%
Arab1048.9%
Italian927.9%
Polish383.3%
AncestryCount%
Dutch292.5%
English171.5%
German40.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access42.6%
Internet access91.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 69348

What city is ZIP code 69348 in?

ZIP code 69348 is primarily assigned to Hemingford, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 69348 in?

ZIP code 69348 falls within Box Butte County, Nebraska.

Does ZIP code 69348 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 69348 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 69348?

The median home value in ZIP code 69348 is $114,400.

Does ZIP code 69348 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 69348 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 69348?

ZIP code 69348 has an estimated population of 1,167 residents, with a density of 2 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 69348 in?

ZIP code 69348 observes the MST timezone.

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