69212 ZIP Code — Crookston, NE

Cherry County, Nebraska

ZIP code 69212 is located in Crookston, Nebraska, within Cherry County. It covers approximately 239.23 square miles and serves a population of 283 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 69212

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Renters make up the majority at 70%, typical of denser urban areas.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 69212 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

283

population

239.23

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

69212 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 69212

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 69212. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Crookston	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

69216 Kilgore (10.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	283
Population density	1 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	239.23 sq mi
Water area	0.19 sq mi
Latitude	42.8908
Longitude	-100.7875
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	402

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.0%	47.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	40.0%	34.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	14.0%	22.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.3%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

283

Population

People per sq mi

39.2

Median age

Median household income

$12,584

Per capita income

Median home value

$231

Median monthly rent

29.6%

Home ownership

61.5%

Poverty rate

1.7%

Unemployment

Housing units

24.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	117	41.3%
18 and over	166	58.7%
65 and over	39	13.8%
Median age	39.2 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 58.7%

White 37.8%

Two or more races 3.5%

Group	Count	%
American Indian / Alaska Native	166	58.7%
White	107	37.8%
Two or more races	10	3.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.0%	47.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	40.0%	34.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	14.0%	22.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.3%	5.2%

Under $10k 16.0%

$10k–$15k 41.6%

$35k–$50k 8.8%

$50k–$75k 23.2%

$75k–$100k 10.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	16.0%
$10k–$15k	41.6%
$35k–$50k	8.8%
$50k–$75k	23.2%
$75k–$100k	10.4%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 32.4%

$50k–$100k 29.7%

$200k–$300k 27.0%

$500k–$1M 10.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$231
Owner occupied	29.6%
Renter occupied	70.4%
Vacant	16.1%
Single-family detached	58.4%
Large apartment buildings	9.4%
Mobile homes	6.7%
Median rooms	4.1
Avg household size (owned)	1.24

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.0%
2000–2009	3.4%
1990–1999	2.7%
1980–1989	8.1%
1970–1979	53.0%
1960–1969	6.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	24.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	8.7%
1 bedroom	34.2%
2 bedrooms	14.1%
3 bedrooms	16.8%
4 bedrooms	20.8%
5+ bedrooms	5.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	32.0%
1 vehicle	24.0%
2 vehicles	15.2%
3 or more	28.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.2%
Electricity	67.2%
Propane / LP gas	28.8%
Wood	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	29	23.2%
Cohabiting couple	15	12.0%
Male householder, no spouse	29	23.2%
Female householder, no spouse	52	41.6%
Households with children under 18	33	26.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	38	30.4%
Average household size	2.26

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	49.3%	42.3%
Married	33.3%	27.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	21.6%
Divorced	17.4%	9.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 10.2%

HS graduate 44.0%

Some college, no degree 14.5%

Associate's degree 6.6%

Bachelor's degree 24.7%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.8%
Bachelor's or higher	24.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	9	9.6%
Elementary school	56	59.6%
High school	29	30.9%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 36.8%

Wholesale trade 21.1%

Transportation & utilities 19.3%

Education & healthcare 10.5%

Public administration 8.8%

Retail trade 3.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.1%
Service	14.0%
Sales & office	26.3%
Natural resources & construction	28.1%
Production & transportation	3.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.4%
Government	21.1%
Self-employed	10.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.9%
Carpool	8.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	15.8%
Other means	3.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.5

Poverty

All people 61.5%

Under 18 years 72.6%

18 and over 53.6%

Married-couple families 6.9%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	57.6%
Retirement income	2.4%
Supplemental Security	39.2%
Cash public assistance	13.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	45.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.4%
High blood pressure	39.8%
High cholesterol	38.5%
Diabetes	15.0%
Heart disease	10.4%
Stroke	5.2%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	30.3%
Kidney disease	4.4%
Pulmonary disease	10.7%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.2%
Binge drinking	17.3%
No physical activity	30.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.2%
Depression	17.1%
Fair or poor health	19.3%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	13.7%
No health insurance	14.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.6%
Visited dentist	57.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.4%
Teeth loss	20.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	2	1.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	71.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	29.7%
Public insurance	82.7%
No insurance	6.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	260	91.9%
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)	283	100.0%
Born in same state	283	100.0%
Born in different state	222	78.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	14	4.9%
Italian	12	4.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	11	3.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.2%
Internet access	76.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 69212

What city is ZIP code 69212 in?

ZIP code 69212 is primarily assigned to Crookston, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 69212 in?

ZIP code 69212 falls within Cherry County, Nebraska.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 69212?

62% of residents in ZIP code 69212 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 69212 family-oriented?

41% of residents in ZIP code 69212 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 69212 mostly rentals?

70% of occupied units in ZIP code 69212 are renter-occupied.

Does ZIP code 69212 have a large retiree population?

58% of households in ZIP code 69212 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 69212 in?

ZIP code 69212 observes the MST timezone.