69122 ZIP Code — Big Springs, NE

Deuel County, Nebraska

ZIP code 69122 is located in Big Springs, Nebraska, within Deuel County. It covers approximately 231.68 square miles and serves a population of 701 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 308.

About ZIP code 69122

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 $96,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,472. 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 69122 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

701

population

231.68

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

69122 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 69122

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 69122. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Big Springs	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

69127 Brule (10.1 mi) 69129 Chappell (16.3 mi) 80737 Julesburg (17.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	701
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	231.68 sq mi
Water area	0.85 sq mi
Latitude	41.1194
Longitude	-102.1100
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	48.7%	51.6%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	43.0%	38.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	7.7%	7.0%	22.0%
Over $200k	0.7%	2.7%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

701

Population

People per sq mi

48.1

Median age

$68,472

Median household income

$39,079

Per capita income

$96,100

Median home value

$860

Median monthly rent

76.6%

Home ownership

7.9%

Poverty rate

2.2%

Unemployment

297

Housing units

16.5%

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	137	19.5%
18 and over	564	80.5%
65 and over	193	27.5%
Median age	48.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.4%

Two or more races 7.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%

Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

Other race 0.6%

Black or African American 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	626	87.4%
Two or more races	52	7.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	17	2.4%
Hispanic or Latino	15	2.1%
Other race	4	0.6%
Black or African American	2	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.7%	51.6%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	43.0%	38.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	7.7%	7.0%	22.0%
Over $200k	0.7%	2.7%	5.2%

Under $10k 1.9%

$10k–$15k 6.9%

$15k–$25k 3.8%

$25k–$35k 7.2%

$35k–$50k 10.6%

$50k–$75k 26.6%

$75k–$100k 22.2%

$100k–$150k 15.9%

$150k–$200k 2.2%

$200k+ 2.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.9%
$10k–$15k	6.9%
$15k–$25k	3.8%
$25k–$35k	7.2%
$35k–$50k	10.6%
$50k–$75k	26.6%
$75k–$100k	22.2%
$100k–$150k	15.9%
$150k–$200k	2.2%
$200k+	2.8%
Median income	$68,472

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.3%

$50k–$100k 43.7%

$100k–$150k 7.3%

$150k–$200k 11.8%

$200k–$300k 13.9%

$500k–$1M 9.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$96,100
Median rent / month	$860
Owner occupied	76.6%
Renter occupied	23.4%
Vacant	14.0%
Single-family detached	95.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.9%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.13

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	1.3%
1990–1999	1.3%
1980–1989	1.9%
1970–1979	12.4%
1960–1969	14.0%
1950–1959	12.1%
1940–1949	7.8%
1939 or earlier	49.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	6.7%
2 bedrooms	28.2%
3 bedrooms	30.4%
4 bedrooms	22.8%
5+ bedrooms	11.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.6%
1 vehicle	25.3%
2 vehicles	40.6%
3 or more	33.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	60.0%
Electricity	17.5%
Propane / LP gas	17.2%
Wood	3.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	169	52.8%
Cohabiting couple	17	5.3%
Male householder, no spouse	63	19.7%
Female householder, no spouse	71	22.2%
Households with children under 18	76	23.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	127	39.7%
Average household size	2.19

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.3%	20.2%
Married	58.1%	57.1%
Separated	0.3%	0.7%
Widowed	4.0%	10.8%
Divorced	18.3%	11.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.2%

Some HS, no diploma 5.0%

HS graduate 23.4%

Some college, no degree 32.3%

Associate's degree 17.6%

Bachelor's degree 11.3%

Graduate / professional 5.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.8%
Bachelor's or higher	16.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	12.4%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	35	33.3%
High school	34	32.4%
College / grad school	23	21.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 22.1%

Retail trade 17.6%

Education & healthcare 17.6%

Transportation & utilities 9.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.7%

Manufacturing 5.3%

Construction 4.5%

Professional & management 4.2%

Wholesale trade 3.9%

Public administration 3.4%

Finance & real estate 3.1%

Other services 2.0%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.9%
Service	10.3%
Sales & office	15.4%
Natural resources & construction	17.6%
Production & transportation	16.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	63.7%
Government	17.6%
Self-employed	17.0%
Unpaid family workers	1.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.2%
Carpool	4.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	8.7%
Other means	2.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.0

Poverty

All people 7.9%

Under 18 years 7.5%

18 and over 8.0%

Married-couple families 1.8%

Female-led households 3.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.1%
Retirement income	21.3%
Supplemental Security	6.3%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.6%
High blood pressure	38.0%
High cholesterol	33.5%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	8.3%
Arthritis	29.1%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.1%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.0%
Binge drinking	19.2%
No physical activity	25.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.1%
Depression	16.3%
Fair or poor health	13.6%
Poor mental health	11.2%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	14.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.7%
Visited dentist	62.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	13.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	84	14.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.1%
Under 18	4.4%
18–64 years	15.4%
65 and over	25.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.8%
Public insurance	38.2%
No insurance	13.1%
Uninsured under 19	3.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	654	93.3%
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)	699	99.7%
Born in same state	697	99.4%
Born in different state	392	55.9%
Foreign born	2	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.3%
Not a US citizen	1	50.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	106	15.1%
Italian	51	7.3%
Arab	50	7.1%
English	35	5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	21	3%
Dutch	15	2.1%
German	3	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.6%
Internet access	90.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 69122

What city is ZIP code 69122 in?

ZIP code 69122 is primarily assigned to Big Springs, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 69122 in?

ZIP code 69122 falls within Deuel County, Nebraska.

Does ZIP code 69122 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 69122 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 69122 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 69122 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 69122 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 69122 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 69122?

The median home value in ZIP code 69122 is $96,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 69122 in?

ZIP code 69122 observes the MST timezone.