69121 ZIP Code — Arthur, NE

Arthur County, Nebraska

ZIP code 69121 is located in Arthur, Nebraska, within Arthur County. It covers approximately 495.52 square miles and serves a population of 353 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 308.

About ZIP code 69121

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 $163,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $60,833. 61% 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 15 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

353

population

495.52

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

69121 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 69121

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 69121. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Arthur	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

69146 Lemoyne (11.8 mi) 69144 Keystone (18.1 mi) 69147 Lewellen (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	353
Population density	1 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	495.52 sq mi
Water area	0.93 sq mi
Latitude	41.5432
Longitude	-101.6960
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	308

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.3%	52.3%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	26.7%	26.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	19.2%	19.2%	22.0%
Over $200k	1.7%	1.7%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

353

Population

People per sq mi

47.1

Median age

$60,833

Median household income

$31,128

Per capita income

$163,500

Median home value

$933

Median monthly rent

73.9%

Home ownership

7.9%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

141

Housing units

29.5%

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	106	30.0%
18 and over	247	70.0%
65 and over	100	28.3%
Median age	47.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.7%

Two or more races 6.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	330	92.7%
Two or more races	22	6.2%
Hispanic or Latino	3	0.8%
Other race	1	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.3%	52.3%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	26.7%	26.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	19.2%	19.2%	22.0%
Over $200k	1.7%	1.7%	5.2%

Under $10k 0.7%

$10k–$15k 5.8%

$15k–$25k 9.4%

$25k–$35k 12.3%

$35k–$50k 11.6%

$50k–$75k 20.3%

$75k–$100k 7.2%

$100k–$150k 21.0%

$150k–$200k 7.2%

$200k+ 4.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.7%
$10k–$15k	5.8%
$15k–$25k	9.4%
$25k–$35k	12.3%
$35k–$50k	11.6%
$50k–$75k	20.3%
$75k–$100k	7.2%
$100k–$150k	21.0%
$150k–$200k	7.2%
$200k+	4.3%
Median income	$60,833

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.7%

$50k–$100k 15.7%

$100k–$150k 14.7%

$150k–$200k 14.7%

$200k–$300k 15.7%

$300k–$500k 4.9%

$500k–$1M 21.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$163,500
Median rent / month	$933
Owner occupied	73.9%
Renter occupied	26.1%
Vacant	22.0%
Single-family detached	88.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.3%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.52

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.7%
2000–2009	5.6%
1990–1999	11.9%
1980–1989	12.4%
1970–1979	11.9%
1960–1969	4.5%
1950–1959	2.3%
1940–1949	9.0%
1939 or earlier	31.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.6%
2 bedrooms	21.5%
3 bedrooms	39.5%
4 bedrooms	22.0%
5+ bedrooms	11.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.3%
1 vehicle	18.1%
2 vehicles	30.4%
3 or more	47.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.6%
Electricity	23.2%
Propane / LP gas	58.7%
Fuel oil	0.7%
Wood	11.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	75	54.3%
Cohabiting couple	2	1.4%
Male householder, no spouse	23	16.7%
Female householder, no spouse	38	27.5%
Households with children under 18	40	29.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	75	54.3%
Average household size	2.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.3%	18.9%
Married	63.5%	50.3%
Separated	0.0%	3.5%
Widowed	4.4%	16.1%
Divorced	5.8%	11.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.1%

HS graduate 24.8%

Some college, no degree 30.8%

Associate's degree 12.8%

Bachelor's degree 20.9%

Graduate / professional 8.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.9%
Bachelor's or higher	29.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	5.5%
Kindergarten	2	1.8%
Elementary school	63	57.8%
High school	23	21.1%
College / grad school	15	13.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 44.8%

Education & healthcare 15.8%

Retail trade 7.9%

Other services 7.3%

Manufacturing 4.8%

Public administration 4.8%

Wholesale trade 4.2%

Professional & management 2.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.4%

Construction 1.8%

Transportation & utilities 1.8%

Finance & real estate 1.2%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	46.7%
Service	13.9%
Sales & office	10.9%
Natural resources & construction	21.2%
Production & transportation	7.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	49.7%
Government	15.2%
Self-employed	27.3%
Unpaid family workers	7.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.3%
Carpool	14.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	8.1%
Work from home	8.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	14.7

Poverty

All people 7.9%

Under 18 years 10.4%

18 and over 6.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 21.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	60.9%
Retirement income	21.7%
Supplemental Security	8.7%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.8%
High blood pressure	38.8%
High cholesterol	36.4%
Diabetes	12.7%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	8.5%
Arthritis	30.1%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	8.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.1%
Binge drinking	18.4%
No physical activity	25.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.7%
Depression	16.9%
Fair or poor health	14.4%
Poor mental health	11.2%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	13.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.8%
Visited dentist	59.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	13.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	22	8.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.0%
Under 18	8.5%
18–64 years	15.0%
65 and over	36.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.1%
Public insurance	47.3%
No insurance	6.5%
Uninsured under 19	8.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	332	94.1%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	346	98.0%
Born in same state	346	98.0%
Born in different state	301	85.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	7	2.0%
Not a US citizen	7	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	69	19.5%
Italian	26	7.4%
Arab	15	4.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	11	3.1%
Polish	4	1.1%
English	1	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.1%
Internet access	87.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 69121

What city is ZIP code 69121 in?

ZIP code 69121 is primarily assigned to Arthur, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 69121 in?

ZIP code 69121 falls within Arthur County, Nebraska.

Does ZIP code 69121 have a large retiree population?

61% of households in ZIP code 69121 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 69121 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 69121 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 69121?

The median home value in ZIP code 69121 is $163,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 69121?

ZIP code 69121 has an estimated population of 353 residents, with a density of 1 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 69121 in?

ZIP code 69121 observes the MST timezone.