69029 ZIP Code — Farnam, NE

Dawson County, Nebraska

ZIP code 69029 is located in Farnam, Nebraska, within Dawson County. It covers approximately 198.67 square miles and serves a population of 397 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 308.

About ZIP code 69029

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 $80,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($50,625) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 36% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 69029 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

397
population
198.67
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
69029 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 69029

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City Status
Farnam Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
69130 Cozad (12 mi) 69028 Eustis (13.9 mi) 69138 Gothenburg (14 mi) 69039 Moorefield (17.2 mi) 68937 Elwood (19.7 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 397
Population density 2 / sq mi
State FIPS 31
County FIPS 047
Geography
Land area 198.67 sq mi
Water area 0.06 sq mi
Latitude 40.7436
Longitude -100.1665
Timezone Central (CT)
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 42.1% 42.2% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 34.0% 34.9% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 21.4% 20.1% 22.0%
Over $200k 2.5% 2.7% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

397
Population
2
People per sq mi
37.8
Median age
$50,625
Median household income
$34,711
Per capita income
$80,000
Median home value
$443
Median monthly rent
76.9%
Home ownership
14.4%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
171
Housing units
31.8%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
17
Under 5
16
8
5–9
7
18
10–14
18
3
15–19
3
4
20–24
4
32
25–34
31
43
35–44
41
8
45–54
8
5
55–59
5
8
60–64
7
26
65–74
24
30
75–84
28
2
85+
1
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 188621.7%
18 and over31178.3%
65 and over11128.0%
Median age37.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%
GroupCount%
White397100%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 42.1% 42.2% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 34.0% 34.9% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 21.4% 20.1% 22.0%
Over $200k 2.5% 2.7% 5.2%
Under $10k 6.6%
$10k–$15k 1.6%
$15k–$25k 19.2%
$25k–$35k 8.8%
$35k–$50k 13.2%
$50k–$75k 12.6%
$75k–$100k 9.3%
$100k–$150k 9.9%
$150k–$200k 15.9%
$200k+ 2.7%
Range% of households
Under $10k6.6%
$10k–$15k1.6%
$15k–$25k19.2%
$25k–$35k8.8%
$35k–$50k13.2%
$50k–$75k12.6%
$75k–$100k9.3%
$100k–$150k9.9%
$150k–$200k15.9%
$200k+2.7%
Median income$50,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 28.6%
$50k–$100k 37.9%
$100k–$150k 2.9%
$150k–$200k 2.9%
$200k–$300k 15.0%
$300k–$500k 0.7%
$500k–$1M 10.0%
$1M+ 2.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$80,000
Median rent / month$443
Owner occupied76.9%
Renter occupied23.1%
Vacant14.6%
Single-family detached94.4%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes2.8%
Median rooms6.2
Avg household size (owned)2.27

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20196.6%
2000–20090.0%
1990–19990.5%
1980–19899.9%
1970–19799.9%
1960–196923.5%
1950–19595.2%
1940–19498.0%
1939 or earlier36.6%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom2.8%
2 bedrooms19.2%
3 bedrooms52.1%
4 bedrooms24.9%
5+ bedrooms0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle13.2%
2 vehicles38.5%
3 or more48.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas28.6%
Electricity37.9%
Propane / LP gas30.8%
Wood1.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family12065.9%
Cohabiting couple42.2%
Male householder, no spouse3921.4%
Female householder, no spouse1910.4%
Households with children under 185027.5%
Households with seniors (65+)7139.0%
Average household size2.18

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married12.3%13.3%
Married71.8%76.0%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed4.9%7.3%
Divorced11.0%3.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%
Some HS, no diploma 5.0%
HS graduate 30.8%
Some college, no degree 20.1%
Associate's degree 11.4%
Bachelor's degree 23.4%
Graduate / professional 8.4%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher94.0%
Bachelor's or higher31.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool1621.3%
Kindergarten810.7%
Elementary school4053.3%
High school22.7%
College / grad school912.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 46.9%
Education & healthcare 16.8%
Other services 8.7%
Retail trade 6.1%
Professional & management 6.1%
Finance & real estate 4.6%
Manufacturing 3.6%
Transportation & utilities 2.6%
Construction 2.0%
Arts, food & hospitality 1.5%
Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts47.4%
Service12.2%
Sales & office10.2%
Natural resources & construction20.9%
Production & transportation9.2%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector64.8%
Government4.6%
Self-employed25.0%
Unpaid family workers5.6%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone75.5%
Carpool5.1%
Public transit0.0%
Walk2.6%
Work from home16.8%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)23.6

Poverty

All people 14.4%
Under 18 years 25.6%
18 and over 11.3%
Married-couple families 10.0%
Female-led households 66.7%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security36.3%
Retirement income31.9%
Supplemental Security1.6%
Cash public assistance1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP2.7%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity37.1%
High blood pressure38.7%
High cholesterol37.2%
Diabetes11.8%
Heart disease8.3%
Stroke3.6%
Asthma8.2%
Arthritis29.7%
Kidney disease3.5%
Pulmonary disease7.1%
Cancer9.4%
Behavior / access%
Smoking14.8%
Binge drinking17.2%
No physical activity24.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep26.6%
Depression16.1%
Fair or poor health12.6%
Poor mental health10.3%
Poor physical health9.7%
No health insurance12.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)72.5%
Visited dentist69.6%
Cholesterol screening90.8%
Teeth loss11.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans31.0%
Disability%
Any disability20.2%
Under 1823.3%
18–64 years15.5%
65 and over26.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance66.8%
Public insurance42.1%
No insurance6.5%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only36491.7%
Spanish71.9%
Other Indo-European71.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)39298.7%
Born in same state39198.5%
Born in different state31980.4%
Foreign born10.3%
Naturalized citizen51.3%
Not a US citizen5100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian6716.9%
French4411.1%
Dutch133.3%
AncestryCount%
Arab71.8%
English51.3%
Polish41%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access45.8%
Internet access92.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 69029

What city is ZIP code 69029 in?

ZIP code 69029 is primarily assigned to Farnam, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 69029 in?

ZIP code 69029 falls within Dawson County, Nebraska.

Does ZIP code 69029 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 69029 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 69029 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 69029 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 69029?

The median home value in ZIP code 69029 is $80,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 69029?

ZIP code 69029 has an estimated population of 397 residents, with a density of 2 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 69029 in?

ZIP code 69029 observes the CST timezone.

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