69134 ZIP Code — Elsie, NE

Perkins County, Nebraska

ZIP code 69134 is located in Elsie, Nebraska, within Perkins County. It covers approximately 235.17 square miles and serves a population of 407 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 308.

About ZIP code 69134

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 $150,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($57,143) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 44% 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 17 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 69134 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

407
population
235.17
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
69134 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 69134

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City Status
Elsie Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
69150 Madrid (9 mi) 69169 Wallace (9.5 mi) 69140 Grant (18 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 407
Population density 2 / sq mi
State FIPS 31
County FIPS 135
Geography
Land area 235.17 sq mi
Water area 0.20 sq mi
Latitude 40.8508
Longitude -101.3628
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% 41.1% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 29.5% 32.7% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 30.6% 23.1% 22.0%
Over $200k 0.6% 3.1% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

407
Population
2
People per sq mi
37.8
Median age
$57,143
Median household income
$40,253
Per capita income
$150,000
Median home value
$538
Median monthly rent
84.2%
Home ownership
4.2%
Poverty rate
0.9%
Unemployment
150
Housing units
39.9%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
9
Under 5
8
20
5–9
17
22
10–14
19
16
15–19
14
18
20–24
16
6
25–34
6
42
35–44
35
8
45–54
7
10
55–59
8
11
60–64
10
25
65–74
22
24
75–84
20
8
85+
6
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1811127.3%
18 and over29672.7%
65 and over10525.8%
Median age37.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.8%
Two or more races 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1%
GroupCount%
White40297.8%
Two or more races51.2%
Hispanic or Latino41%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 39.3% 41.1% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 29.5% 32.7% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 30.6% 23.1% 22.0%
Over $200k 0.6% 3.1% 5.2%
Under $10k 2.0%
$10k–$15k 5.9%
$15k–$25k 7.9%
$25k–$35k 11.8%
$35k–$50k 18.4%
$50k–$75k 13.2%
$75k–$100k 6.6%
$100k–$150k 17.1%
$150k–$200k 8.6%
$200k+ 8.6%
Range% of households
Under $10k2.0%
$10k–$15k5.9%
$15k–$25k7.9%
$25k–$35k11.8%
$35k–$50k18.4%
$50k–$75k13.2%
$75k–$100k6.6%
$100k–$150k17.1%
$150k–$200k8.6%
$200k+8.6%
Median income$57,143

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.3%
$50k–$100k 6.3%
$100k–$150k 23.4%
$150k–$200k 19.5%
$200k–$300k 20.3%
$300k–$500k 9.4%
$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$150,000
Median rent / month$538
Owner occupied84.2%
Renter occupied15.8%
Vacant12.6%
Single-family detached87.9%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes12.1%
Median rooms6.4
Avg household size (owned)2.77

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.0%
2000–20090.0%
1990–199910.3%
1980–19898.6%
1970–197910.9%
1960–19697.5%
1950–19599.8%
1940–194919.5%
1939 or earlier33.3%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom4.0%
2 bedrooms21.3%
3 bedrooms38.5%
4 bedrooms31.6%
5+ bedrooms4.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle3.3%
1 vehicle24.3%
2 vehicles23.0%
3 or more49.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas5.3%
Electricity28.3%
Propane / LP gas62.5%
Wood2.6%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family10267.1%
Cohabiting couple00.0%
Male householder, no spouse2516.4%
Female householder, no spouse2516.4%
Households with children under 184529.6%
Households with seniors (65+)7549.3%
Average household size2.68

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married19.8%15.0%
Married70.3%67.1%
Separated0.6%0.0%
Widowed0.0%15.0%
Divorced9.3%2.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%
Some HS, no diploma 6.0%
HS graduate 25.4%
Some college, no degree 20.6%
Associate's degree 6.9%
Bachelor's degree 37.9%
Graduate / professional 2.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher92.7%
Bachelor's or higher39.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool22.1%
Kindergarten1212.5%
Elementary school6264.6%
High school2020.8%
College / grad school00.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 30.4%
Education & healthcare 15.2%
Finance & real estate 11.5%
Transportation & utilities 10.1%
Professional & management 9.2%
Retail trade 8.8%
Construction 5.5%
Other services 3.7%
Wholesale trade 2.8%
Arts, food & hospitality 2.8%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts53.9%
Service7.8%
Sales & office22.6%
Natural resources & construction11.5%
Production & transportation4.1%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector53.9%
Government12.9%
Self-employed33.2%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone60.5%
Carpool29.3%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.5%
Work from home8.8%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)17.1

Poverty

All people 4.2%
Under 18 years 1.8%
18 and over 5.1%
Married-couple families 1.0%
Female-led households 40.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security44.1%
Retirement income7.9%
Supplemental Security3.9%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP2.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity37.0%
High blood pressure36.0%
High cholesterol35.2%
Diabetes10.1%
Heart disease6.9%
Stroke3.1%
Asthma8.0%
Arthritis26.2%
Kidney disease2.9%
Pulmonary disease6.2%
Cancer8.1%
Behavior / access%
Smoking15.3%
Binge drinking19.7%
No physical activity22.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep25.9%
Depression15.5%
Fair or poor health11.6%
Poor mental health10.7%
Poor physical health9.1%
No health insurance12.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)71.6%
Visited dentist64.2%
Cholesterol screening90.0%
Teeth loss11.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans3411.5%
Disability%
Any disability6.6%
Under 181.8%
18–64 years7.3%
65 and over10.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance75.9%
Public insurance30.5%
No insurance2.2%
Uninsured under 191.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only39095.8%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)40298.8%
Born in same state40298.8%
Born in different state28670.3%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen51.2%
Not a US citizen240.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian6616.2%
French235.7%
Arab194.7%
AncestryCount%
Dutch143.4%
English10.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access37.3%
Internet access97.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 69134

What city is ZIP code 69134 in?

ZIP code 69134 is primarily assigned to Elsie, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 69134 in?

ZIP code 69134 falls within Perkins County, Nebraska.

Does ZIP code 69134 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 69134 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 69134 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 69134 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 69134 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 69134 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 69134 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 69134 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 69134 in?

ZIP code 69134 observes the MST timezone.

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