69131 ZIP Code — Dalton, NE

Cheyenne County, Nebraska

ZIP code 69131 is located in Dalton, Nebraska, within Cheyenne County. It covers approximately 255.68 square miles and serves a population of 679 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 308.

About ZIP code 69131

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 $88,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $62,321. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Overall, ZIP code 69131 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

679

population

255.68

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

69131 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 69131

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 69131. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dalton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

69141 Gurley (6.6 mi) 69156 Potter (15.9 mi) 69160 Sidney (16.5 mi) 69162 Sidney (16.8 mi) 69125 Broadwater (18.4 mi) 69336 Bridgeport (20 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	679
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	255.68 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	41.3809
Longitude	-103.0097
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	39.3%	46.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	37.0%	36.5%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	18.5%	14.1%	22.0%
Over $200k	5.3%	3.3%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

679

Population

People per sq mi

49.5

Median age

$62,321

Median household income

$31,426

Per capita income

$88,500

Median home value

$906

Median monthly rent

84.3%

Home ownership

12.5%

Poverty rate

0.9%

Unemployment

301

Housing units

37.5%

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	141	20.8%
18 and over	538	79.2%
65 and over	190	28.0%
Median age	49.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.7%

Two or more races 0.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	673	98.7%
Two or more races	6	0.9%
Hispanic or Latino	3	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.3%	46.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	37.0%	36.5%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	18.5%	14.1%	22.0%
Over $200k	5.3%	3.3%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.4%

$10k–$15k 9.2%

$15k–$25k 5.8%

$25k–$35k 2.7%

$35k–$50k 11.9%

$50k–$75k 24.2%

$75k–$100k 21.5%

$100k–$150k 16.4%

$150k–$200k 1.0%

$200k+ 2.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.4%
$10k–$15k	9.2%
$15k–$25k	5.8%
$25k–$35k	2.7%
$35k–$50k	11.9%
$50k–$75k	24.2%
$75k–$100k	21.5%
$100k–$150k	16.4%
$150k–$200k	1.0%
$200k+	2.7%
Median income	$62,321

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 25.5%

$50k–$100k 30.4%

$100k–$150k 23.5%

$150k–$200k 7.3%

$200k–$300k 2.8%

$300k–$500k 9.3%

$500k–$1M 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$88,500
Median rent / month	$906
Owner occupied	84.3%
Renter occupied	15.7%
Vacant	15.6%
Single-family detached	88.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.2%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.35

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	3.5%
1990–1999	3.5%
1980–1989	10.7%
1970–1979	8.4%
1960–1969	12.4%
1950–1959	5.5%
1940–1949	8.6%
1939 or earlier	47.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	0.9%
2 bedrooms	27.7%
3 bedrooms	41.5%
4 bedrooms	25.4%
5+ bedrooms	4.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	10.2%
2 vehicles	38.9%
3 or more	50.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	39.6%
Electricity	27.6%
Propane / LP gas	28.0%
Wood	3.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	160	54.6%
Cohabiting couple	35	11.9%
Male householder, no spouse	39	13.3%
Female householder, no spouse	59	20.1%
Households with children under 18	74	25.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	123	42.0%
Average household size	2.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.6%	18.8%
Married	57.5%	53.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.0%	8.9%
Divorced	16.9%	19.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 0.4%

HS graduate 27.0%

Some college, no degree 26.8%

Associate's degree 7.5%

Bachelor's degree 22.7%

Graduate / professional 14.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.8%
Bachelor's or higher	37.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	12.0%
Kindergarten	6	5.1%
Elementary school	34	29.1%
High school	44	37.6%
College / grad school	19	16.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.8%

Agriculture & mining 20.6%

Retail trade 13.0%

Transportation & utilities 10.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.3%

Other services 7.1%

Manufacturing 4.7%

Construction 2.4%

Professional & management 2.4%

Finance & real estate 2.1%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Public administration 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.5%
Service	17.7%
Sales & office	16.5%
Natural resources & construction	14.2%
Production & transportation	17.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.1%
Government	13.9%
Self-employed	20.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.3%
Carpool	11.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.6%
Work from home	9.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.0

Poverty

All people 12.5%

Under 18 years 7.8%

18 and over 13.8%

Married-couple families 6.9%

Female-led households 24.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.3%
Retirement income	20.1%
Supplemental Security	3.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.0%
High blood pressure	36.8%
High cholesterol	35.4%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	8.1%
Arthritis	28.9%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.5%
Binge drinking	20.2%
No physical activity	24.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.9%
Depression	16.6%
Fair or poor health	12.2%
Poor mental health	11.2%
Poor physical health	9.5%
No health insurance	12.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.9%
Visited dentist	63.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	11.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	83	15.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.6%
Under 18	4.3%
18–64 years	8.3%
65 and over	47.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.7%
Public insurance	41.2%
No insurance	13.4%
Uninsured under 19	10.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	649	95.6%
Spanish	1	0.2%
Other Indo-European	1	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	679	100.0%
Born in same state	675	99.4%
Born in different state	493	72.6%
Foreign born	4	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	83	12.2%
Italian	76	11.2%
Dutch	24	3.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	15	2.2%
English	12	1.8%
Polish	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.2%
Internet access	98.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 69131

What city is ZIP code 69131 in?

ZIP code 69131 is primarily assigned to Dalton, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 69131 in?

ZIP code 69131 falls within Cheyenne County, Nebraska.

Does ZIP code 69131 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 69131 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 69131 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 69131 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 69131 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 69131 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 69131 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 69131 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 69131 in?

ZIP code 69131 observes the MST timezone.