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Kimball County
Bushnell, NE
69128
69128 ZIP Code — Bushnell, NE
Kimball County, Nebraska
ZIP code 69128 is located in
Bushnell ,
Nebraska ,
within Kimball County .
It covers approximately 393.51 square miles and serves a population of
375 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 308 .
About ZIP code 69128
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 $79,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.
Median household income is $38,750. 60% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 3% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Overall, ZIP code 69128 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
375
Population density
1 / sq mi
State FIPS
31
County FIPS
105
Geography
Land area
393.51 sq mi
Water area
0.33 sq mi
Latitude
41.1974
Longitude
-103.9084
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
308
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
44.4%
51.1%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
46.6%
36.5%
33.4%
$100k – $200k
9.0%
10.4%
22.0%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.0%
5.2%
Demographics & statistics
$38,750
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 70 18.7% 18 and over 305 81.3% 65 and over 132 35.2% Median age 44.9 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 339 90.4% Two or more races 36 9.6%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
44.4%
51.1%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
46.6%
36.5%
33.4%
$100k – $200k
9.0%
10.4%
22.0%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.0%
5.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.4% $10k–$15k 6.1% $15k–$25k 15.5% $25k–$35k 8.8% $35k–$50k 26.4% $50k–$75k 29.1% $75k–$100k 6.1% $100k–$150k 6.8% Median income $38,750
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $79,800 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 62.8% Renter occupied 37.2% Vacant 31.8% Single-family detached 87.1% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 10.6% Median rooms 5.4 Avg household size (owned) 1.94
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 0.9% 1990–1999 7.8% 1980–1989 0.5% 1970–1979 7.4% 1960–1969 0.0% 1950–1959 5.1% 1940–1949 35.0% 1939 or earlier 43.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 4.1% 2 bedrooms 33.6% 3 bedrooms 40.6% 4 bedrooms 7.4% 5+ bedrooms 14.3%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.4% 1 vehicle 18.2% 2 vehicles 54.7% 3 or more 23.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 7.4% Electricity 14.2% Propane / LP gas 64.9% Wood 13.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 95 64.2% Cohabiting couple 5 3.4% Male householder, no spouse 15 10.1% Female householder, no spouse 33 22.3% Households with children under 18 42 28.4% Households with seniors (65+) 86 58.1% Average household size 2.53
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 35.8% 0.7% Married 59.4% 69.2% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 2.7% 23.1% Divorced 2.1% 7.0%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
12.9%
Some college, no degree
16.3%
Graduate / professional
1.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 78.8% Bachelor's or higher 3.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 6 6.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 36 36.0% High school 58 58.0% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.2%
Agriculture & mining
23.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.2%
Public administration
6.1%
Professional & management
1.5%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 28.2% Service 15.3% Sales & office 19.1% Natural resources & construction 33.6% Production & transportation 3.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 57.3% Government 32.8% Self-employed 9.9% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 74.8% Carpool 17.6% Public transit 0.0% Walk 6.1% Work from home 1.5% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 19.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
9.5%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 59.5% Retirement income 25.0% Supplemental Security 16.2% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 12.8%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.1% High blood pressure 41.0% High cholesterol 38.1% Diabetes 13.2% Heart disease 8.4% Stroke 3.9% Asthma 8.7% Arthritis 31.2% Kidney disease 3.5% Pulmonary disease 8.1% Cancer 8.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.5% Binge drinking 18.0% No physical activity 26.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 28.9% Depression 16.9% Fair or poor health 15.2% Poor mental health 11.3% Poor physical health 11.4% No health insurance 14.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 72.4% Visited dentist 60.9% Cholesterol screening 90.2% Teeth loss 13.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 18 5.9%
Disability % Any disability 19.2% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 10.4% 65 and over 40.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 37.1% Public insurance 67.2% No insurance 10.7% Uninsured under 19 5.7%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 372 99.2% Spanish 5 1.3% Other Indo-European 5 1.3% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 375 100.0% Born in same state 375 100.0% Born in different state 216 57.6% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 98 26.1% French 80 21.3% Arab 7 1.9%
Ancestry Count % Polish 3 0.8% English 2 0.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 39.5% Internet access 87.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 69128
What city is ZIP code 69128 in?
ZIP code 69128 is primarily assigned to Bushnell, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 69128 in?
ZIP code 69128 falls within Kimball County, Nebraska.
Does ZIP code 69128 have an older population?
35% of residents in ZIP code 69128 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 69128 have a large retiree population?
60% of households in ZIP code 69128 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 69128?
3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 69128?
The median home value in ZIP code 69128 is $79,800.
What timezone is ZIP code 69128 in?
ZIP code 69128 observes the MST timezone.
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