69210 ZIP Code — Ainsworth, NE

Brown County, Nebraska

ZIP code 69210 is located in Ainsworth, Nebraska, within Brown County. It covers approximately 518.53 square miles and serves a population of 2,118 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402/531.

About ZIP code 69210

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 $101,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $47,538. 47% 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 9 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 69210 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,118
population
518.53
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
69210 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 69210

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City Status
Ainsworth Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
69217 Long Pine (4 mi) 68714 Bassett (18.5 mi) 69214 Johnstown (19.9 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 2,118
Population density 4 / sq mi
State FIPS 31
County FIPS 017
Geography
Land area 518.53 sq mi
Water area 0.25 sq mi
Latitude 42.4291
Longitude -99.8183
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 402/531
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 57.5% 56.9% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 29.2% 30.4% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 11.0% 10.1% 22.0%
Over $200k 2.4% 2.7% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,118
Population
4
People per sq mi
45.8
Median age
$47,538
Median household income
$33,396
Per capita income
$101,600
Median home value
$946
Median monthly rent
75.3%
Home ownership
9.4%
Poverty rate
0.6%
Unemployment
1,025
Housing units
21.0%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
82
Under 5
85
52
5–9
54
34
10–14
36
69
15–19
71
44
20–24
45
110
25–34
113
118
35–44
122
95
45–54
97
40
55–59
41
102
60–64
106
172
65–74
177
76
75–84
78
49
85+
50
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1840219.0%
18 and over1,71681.0%
65 and over60228.4%
Median age45.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91%
Two or more races 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Other race 1.6%
GroupCount%
White1,98291%
Two or more races994.5%
Hispanic or Latino612.8%
Other race351.6%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 57.5% 56.9% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 29.2% 30.4% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 11.0% 10.1% 22.0%
Over $200k 2.4% 2.7% 5.2%
Under $10k 5.0%
$10k–$15k 6.2%
$15k–$25k 7.5%
$25k–$35k 15.7%
$35k–$50k 19.0%
$50k–$75k 21.9%
$75k–$100k 9.4%
$100k–$150k 8.6%
$150k–$200k 2.7%
$200k+ 4.0%
Range% of households
Under $10k5.0%
$10k–$15k6.2%
$15k–$25k7.5%
$25k–$35k15.7%
$35k–$50k19.0%
$50k–$75k21.9%
$75k–$100k9.4%
$100k–$150k8.6%
$150k–$200k2.7%
$200k+4.0%
Median income$47,538

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.3%
$50k–$100k 22.7%
$100k–$150k 26.8%
$150k–$200k 4.0%
$200k–$300k 15.0%
$300k–$500k 5.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$101,600
Median rent / month$946
Owner occupied75.3%
Renter occupied24.7%
Vacant24.3%
Single-family detached84.1%
Large apartment buildings4.5%
Mobile homes4.4%
Median rooms5.7
Avg household size (owned)2.30

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20192.1%
2000–20091.5%
1990–19994.5%
1980–198911.7%
1970–197924.3%
1960–196910.9%
1950–19599.6%
1940–194910.7%
1939 or earlier24.7%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)2.8%
1 bedroom6.7%
2 bedrooms24.4%
3 bedrooms42.8%
4 bedrooms17.5%
5+ bedrooms5.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle3.7%
1 vehicle31.7%
2 vehicles35.7%
3 or more28.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas48.4%
Electricity39.6%
Propane / LP gas8.8%
Wood1.0%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family45747.9%
Cohabiting couple373.9%
Male householder, no spouse13013.6%
Female householder, no spouse33134.7%
Households with children under 1816717.5%
Households with seniors (65+)46748.9%
Average household size2.18

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married30.1%11.7%
Married60.4%50.9%
Separated0.1%0.9%
Widowed4.1%20.8%
Divorced5.2%15.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%
Some HS, no diploma 7.7%
HS graduate 34.0%
Some college, no degree 23.5%
Associate's degree 12.4%
Bachelor's degree 12.0%
Graduate / professional 8.9%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher90.8%
Bachelor's or higher21.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool7719.4%
Kindergarten297.3%
Elementary school13233.3%
High school12832.3%
College / grad school307.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.2%
Agriculture & mining 23.2%
Construction 12.1%
Retail trade 9.6%
Professional & management 6.0%
Arts, food & hospitality 5.2%
Manufacturing 4.1%
Transportation & utilities 3.7%
Information 3.1%
Finance & real estate 3.1%
Public administration 2.9%
Other services 1.9%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts40.9%
Service20.2%
Sales & office12.0%
Natural resources & construction14.3%
Production & transportation12.7%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector62.5%
Government16.5%
Self-employed19.4%
Unpaid family workers1.6%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone83.2%
Carpool8.3%
Public transit0.0%
Walk2.9%
Work from home4.9%
Other means0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)8.6

Poverty

All people 9.4%
Under 18 years 8.0%
18 and over 9.7%
Married-couple families 10.7%
Female-led households 15.6%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security47.0%
Retirement income24.2%
Supplemental Security2.3%
Cash public assistance4.3%
Food stamps / SNAP3.9%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity35.3%
High blood pressure40.7%
High cholesterol36.9%
Diabetes13.0%
Heart disease9.2%
Stroke4.2%
Asthma8.5%
Arthritis30.9%
Kidney disease3.8%
Pulmonary disease8.2%
Cancer9.1%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.0%
Binge drinking18.0%
No physical activity26.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep26.3%
Depression16.4%
Fair or poor health14.9%
Poor mental health11.3%
Poor physical health11.0%
No health insurance13.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)73.7%
Visited dentist63.6%
Cholesterol screening89.7%
Teeth loss13.7%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1679.7%
Disability%
Any disability14.4%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years10.4%
65 and over32.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance68.3%
Public insurance44.3%
No insurance7.3%
Uninsured under 196.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,95192.1%
Spanish552.8%
Other Indo-European472.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages80.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,07197.8%
Born in same state2,05697.1%
Born in different state1,49170.4%
Foreign born150.7%
Naturalized citizen472.2%
Not a US citizen36.4%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian22210.5%
French1647.7%
Arab1336.3%
Polish602.8%
AncestryCount%
Dutch331.6%
German150.7%
English90.4%
Irish80.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access45.1%
Internet access93.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 69210

What city is ZIP code 69210 in?

ZIP code 69210 is primarily assigned to Ainsworth, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 69210 in?

ZIP code 69210 falls within Brown County, Nebraska.

Does ZIP code 69210 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 69210 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 69210 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 69210 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 69210?

The median home value in ZIP code 69210 is $101,600.

Does ZIP code 69210 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 69210 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 69210 in?

ZIP code 69210 observes the CST timezone.

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