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Hitchcock County
Culbertson, NE
69024
69024 ZIP Code — Culbertson, NE
Hitchcock County, Nebraska
ZIP code 69024 is located in
Culbertson ,
Nebraska ,
within Hitchcock County .
It covers approximately 282.91 square miles and serves a population of
1,163 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 308 .
About ZIP code 69024
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 $95,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.
Median household income is $50,179. 39% 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 18 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 69024 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,163
Population density
4 / sq mi
State FIPS
31
County FIPS
087
Geography
Land area
282.91 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
40.1763
Longitude
-100.8717
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
308
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
48.3%
54.3%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
37.0%
31.2%
33.4%
$100k – $200k
8.6%
10.3%
22.0%
Over $200k
6.0%
4.2%
5.2%
Demographics & statistics
$50,179
Median household income
18.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 323 27.8% 18 and over 840 72.2% 65 and over 248 21.3% Median age 38.4 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Group Count % White 1,089 92.3% Two or more races 66 5.6% Hispanic or Latino 17 1.4% Other race 6 0.5% American Indian / Alaska Native 2 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
48.3%
54.3%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
37.0%
31.2%
33.4%
$100k – $200k
8.6%
10.3%
22.0%
Over $200k
6.0%
4.2%
5.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 7.3% $10k–$15k 3.2% $15k–$25k 12.6% $25k–$35k 9.6% $35k–$50k 17.1% $50k–$75k 19.0% $75k–$100k 14.3% $100k–$150k 9.0% $150k–$200k 2.1% $200k+ 5.8% Median income $50,179
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $95,300 Median rent / month $917 Owner occupied 69.9% Renter occupied 30.1% Vacant 20.9% Single-family detached 87.5% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 10.1% Median rooms 6.7 Avg household size (owned) 2.32
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 1.2% 1990–1999 7.1% 1980–1989 5.9% 1970–1979 25.2% 1960–1969 9.6% 1950–1959 14.0% 1940–1949 3.7% 1939 or earlier 33.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 3.9% 2 bedrooms 19.1% 3 bedrooms 40.9% 4 bedrooms 29.1% 5+ bedrooms 7.1%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.1% 1 vehicle 16.9% 2 vehicles 46.2% 3 or more 32.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 2.1% Electricity 26.9% Propane / LP gas 67.7% Fuel oil 1.7% Wood 1.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 233 49.8% Cohabiting couple 38 8.1% Male householder, no spouse 117 25.0% Female householder, no spouse 80 17.1% Households with children under 18 143 30.6% Households with seniors (65+) 195 41.7% Average household size 2.49
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 25.9% 19.6% Married 51.8% 60.0% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 2.0% 11.8% Divorced 20.4% 8.5%
Education
Some college, no degree
39.9%
Graduate / professional
4.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 94.5% Bachelor's or higher 18.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 36 15.1% Kindergarten 9 3.8% Elementary school 126 52.7% High school 45 18.8% College / grad school 23 9.6%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
22.7%
Education & healthcare
16.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.1%
Public administration
5.9%
Transportation & utilities
5.0%
Professional & management
4.2%
Finance & real estate
3.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 40.9% Service 17.7% Sales & office 18.6% Natural resources & construction 8.6% Production & transportation 14.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 54.7% Government 19.1% Self-employed 24.8% Unpaid family workers 1.4%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 76.1% Carpool 9.6% Public transit 0.0% Walk 4.1% Work from home 9.6% Other means 0.7% Avg commute (minutes) 18.2
Poverty
Married-couple families
1.3%
Female-led households
72.2%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 39.3% Retirement income 17.1% Supplemental Security 3.2% Cash public assistance 1.9% Food stamps / SNAP 3.2%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 38.7% High blood pressure 37.1% High cholesterol 36.2% Diabetes 11.6% Heart disease 7.7% Stroke 3.5% Asthma 8.6% Arthritis 29.7% Kidney disease 3.2% Pulmonary disease 7.2% Cancer 8.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.3% Binge drinking 19.2% No physical activity 24.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 29.3% Depression 17.5% Fair or poor health 13.3% Poor mental health 11.5% Poor physical health 10.3% No health insurance 13.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 71.7% Visited dentist 65.4% Cholesterol screening 89.7% Teeth loss 12.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 100 11.9%
Disability % Any disability 12.4% Under 18 1.9% 18–64 years 9.3% 65 and over 33.5%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 74.7% Public insurance 39.0% No insurance 10.5% Uninsured under 19 9.4%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,020 87.7% 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) 1,163 100.0% Born in same state 1,163 100.0% Born in different state 781 67.2% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 107 9.2% French 80 6.9% Italian 75 6.4%
Ancestry Count % Dutch 22 1.9% Polish 9 0.8% English 7 0.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 40.2% Internet access 79.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 69024
What city is ZIP code 69024 in?
ZIP code 69024 is primarily assigned to Culbertson, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 69024 in?
ZIP code 69024 falls within Hitchcock County, Nebraska.
Does ZIP code 69024 have a large retiree population?
39% of households in ZIP code 69024 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 69024 have a large veteran population?
12% of civilians in ZIP code 69024 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 69024?
The median home value in ZIP code 69024 is $95,300.
What is the population of ZIP code 69024?
ZIP code 69024 has an estimated population of 1,163 residents, with a density of 4 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 69024 in?
ZIP code 69024 observes the CST timezone.
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