69127 ZIP Code — Brule, NE

Keith County, Nebraska

ZIP code 69127 is located in Brule, Nebraska, within Keith County. It covers approximately 209.13 square miles and serves a population of 796 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 308.

About ZIP code 69127

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $173,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,438. 54% 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 16 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 69127 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

796

population

209.13

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

69127 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 69127

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 69127. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Brule	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

69122 Big Springs (10.1 mi) 69153 Ogallala (14.5 mi) 69146 Lemoyne (17.9 mi) 69144 Keystone (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	796
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	101

Geography
Land area	209.13 sq mi
Water area	4.57 sq mi
Latitude	41.1532
Longitude	-101.9217
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	37.8%	46.7%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	39.6%	35.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	17.2%	15.8%	22.0%
Over $200k	5.4%	2.5%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

796

Population

People per sq mi

59.5

Median age

$58,438

Median household income

$36,022

Per capita income

$173,700

Median home value

$633

Median monthly rent

81.0%

Home ownership

7.8%

Poverty rate

2.2%

Unemployment

543

Housing units

26.0%

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

100

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	153	19.2%
18 and over	643	80.8%
65 and over	299	37.6%
Median age	59.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93%

Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

Two or more races 2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1%

Asian 0.6%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%

Other race 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	759	93%
Hispanic or Latino	20	2.5%
Two or more races	16	2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	8	1%
Asian	5	0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	4	0.5%
Other race	4	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.8%	46.7%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	39.6%	35.0%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	17.2%	15.8%	22.0%
Over $200k	5.4%	2.5%	5.2%

Under $10k 2.2%

$10k–$15k 0.8%

$15k–$25k 3.0%

$25k–$35k 11.6%

$35k–$50k 29.2%

$50k–$75k 17.1%

$75k–$100k 8.8%

$100k–$150k 14.3%

$150k–$200k 8.3%

$200k+ 4.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.2%
$10k–$15k	0.8%
$15k–$25k	3.0%
$25k–$35k	11.6%
$35k–$50k	29.2%
$50k–$75k	17.1%
$75k–$100k	8.8%
$100k–$150k	14.3%
$150k–$200k	8.3%
$200k+	4.7%
Median income	$58,438

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.5%

$50k–$100k 8.8%

$100k–$150k 27.6%

$150k–$200k 9.9%

$200k–$300k 22.1%

$300k–$500k 15.0%

$500k–$1M 7.8%

$1M+ 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$173,700
Median rent / month	$633
Owner occupied	81.0%
Renter occupied	19.0%
Vacant	40.7%
Single-family detached	62.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	27.3%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.24

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.6%
2000–2009	10.9%
1990–1999	10.0%
1980–1989	4.9%
1970–1979	38.4%
1960–1969	9.3%
1950–1959	5.4%
1940–1949	6.9%
1939 or earlier	10.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	3.4%
2 bedrooms	35.5%
3 bedrooms	44.4%
4 bedrooms	8.7%
5+ bedrooms	7.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.7%
1 vehicle	19.3%
2 vehicles	44.4%
3 or more	34.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	28.4%
Electricity	41.6%
Propane / LP gas	27.8%
Fuel oil	0.8%
Wood	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	230	63.4%
Cohabiting couple	19	5.2%
Male householder, no spouse	62	17.1%
Female householder, no spouse	52	14.3%
Households with children under 18	63	17.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	196	54.0%
Average household size	2.19

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.4%	10.7%
Married	63.7%	70.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.3%
Widowed	2.5%	8.0%
Divorced	13.3%	10.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 4.3%

HS graduate 33.6%

Some college, no degree 28.4%

Associate's degree 6.3%

Bachelor's degree 19.3%

Graduate / professional 6.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.3%
Bachelor's or higher	26.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	1.9%
Kindergarten	2	1.3%
Elementary school	90	58.4%
High school	41	26.6%
College / grad school	18	11.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 26.3%

Education & healthcare 25.5%

Retail trade 10.1%

Transportation & utilities 7.8%

Other services 5.9%

Construction 5.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.0%

Finance & real estate 4.5%

Public administration 2.2%

Information 2.0%

Professional & management 2.0%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Manufacturing 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.5%
Service	8.7%
Sales & office	26.6%
Natural resources & construction	17.9%
Production & transportation	9.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	61.6%
Government	17.4%
Self-employed	21.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.4%
Carpool	6.7%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	12.0%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.3

Poverty

All people 7.8%

Under 18 years 10.7%

18 and over 7.2%

Married-couple families 0.9%

Female-led households 41.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	53.7%
Retirement income	29.2%
Supplemental Security	1.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.5%
High blood pressure	37.6%
High cholesterol	36.3%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	8.1%
Arthritis	31.3%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	8.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.2%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	24.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.2%
Depression	15.2%
Fair or poor health	12.6%
Poor mental health	10.3%
Poor physical health	9.9%
No health insurance	12.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.9%
Visited dentist	64.9%
Cholesterol screening	91.3%
Teeth loss	10.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	62	9.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.6%
Under 18	3.9%
18–64 years	6.1%
65 and over	24.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.4%
Public insurance	46.1%
No insurance	4.5%
Uninsured under 19	5.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	772	97.0%
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)	788	99.0%
Born in same state	780	98.0%
Born in different state	552	69.3%
Foreign born	8	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	8	1.0%
Not a US citizen	4	50.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	139	17.5%
French	79	9.9%
Arab	38	4.8%
Dutch	10	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	3	0.4%
Polish	2	0.3%
Irish	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.6%
Internet access	94.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 69127

What city is ZIP code 69127 in?

ZIP code 69127 is primarily assigned to Brule, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 69127 in?

ZIP code 69127 falls within Keith County, Nebraska.

Does ZIP code 69127 have an older population?

38% of residents in ZIP code 69127 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 69127 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 69127 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 69127 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 69127 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 69127 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 69127 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 69127 in?

ZIP code 69127 observes the MST timezone.