69347 ZIP Code — Hay Springs, NE

Sheridan County, Nebraska

ZIP code 69347 is located in Hay Springs, Nebraska, within Sheridan County. It covers approximately 471.07 square miles and serves a population of 1,381 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 308.

About ZIP code 69347

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 $114,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $72,188. 36% 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 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 69347 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,381

population

471.07

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

69347 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 69347

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 69347. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hay Springs	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

69360 Rushville (13 mi) 69337 Chadron (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,381
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	161

Geography
Land area	471.07 sq mi
Water area	2.32 sq mi
Latitude	42.6300
Longitude	-102.7319
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	308

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.1%	54.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	45.1%	29.8%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	14.5%	13.0%	22.0%
Over $200k	3.3%	2.7%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,381

Population

People per sq mi

44.7

Median age

$72,188

Median household income

$33,785

Per capita income

$114,100

Median home value

$813

Median monthly rent

80.3%

Home ownership

10.3%

Poverty rate

0.3%

Unemployment

598

Housing units

26.5%

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	316	22.9%
18 and over	1,065	77.1%
65 and over	308	22.3%
Median age	44.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.1%

Two or more races 2.3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

Black or African American 0.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,327	94.1%
Two or more races	32	2.3%
Hispanic or Latino	29	2.1%
Black or African American	13	0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	8	0.6%
Asian	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.1%	54.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	45.1%	29.8%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	14.5%	13.0%	22.0%
Over $200k	3.3%	2.7%	5.2%

Under $10k 0.9%

$10k–$15k 4.6%

$15k–$25k 10.0%

$25k–$35k 13.5%

$35k–$50k 9.6%

$50k–$75k 11.9%

$75k–$100k 23.7%

$100k–$150k 20.0%

$150k–$200k 0.6%

$200k+ 5.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.9%
$10k–$15k	4.6%
$15k–$25k	10.0%
$25k–$35k	13.5%
$35k–$50k	9.6%
$50k–$75k	11.9%
$75k–$100k	23.7%
$100k–$150k	20.0%
$150k–$200k	0.6%
$200k+	5.0%
Median income	$72,188

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.3%

$50k–$100k 23.6%

$100k–$150k 26.1%

$150k–$200k 19.9%

$200k–$300k 9.7%

$300k–$500k 3.0%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$114,100
Median rent / month	$813
Owner occupied	80.3%
Renter occupied	19.7%
Vacant	23.4%
Single-family detached	81.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	8.4%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.40

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.1%
2000–2009	3.0%
1990–1999	5.8%
1980–1989	9.5%
1970–1979	3.6%
1960–1969	8.9%
1950–1959	15.3%
1940–1949	8.5%
1939 or earlier	44.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	10.7%
2 bedrooms	28.6%
3 bedrooms	33.2%
4 bedrooms	17.3%
5+ bedrooms	8.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.5%
1 vehicle	21.7%
2 vehicles	31.5%
3 or more	43.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	31.7%
Electricity	33.0%
Propane / LP gas	26.9%
Fuel oil	0.4%
Wood	6.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	349	64.7%
Cohabiting couple	34	6.3%
Male householder, no spouse	52	9.6%
Female householder, no spouse	104	19.3%
Households with children under 18	188	34.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	179	33.2%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.8%	21.0%
Married	68.4%	60.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.5%	11.3%
Divorced	8.3%	7.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%

Some HS, no diploma 0.2%

HS graduate 25.3%

Some college, no degree 27.7%

Associate's degree 16.9%

Bachelor's degree 22.6%

Graduate / professional 4.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.4%
Bachelor's or higher	26.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	3.7%
Kindergarten	2	0.7%
Elementary school	176	59.1%
High school	54	18.1%
College / grad school	55	18.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.2%

Agriculture & mining 14.5%

Retail trade 10.9%

Transportation & utilities 10.3%

Construction 9.3%

Manufacturing 6.0%

Finance & real estate 3.9%

Other services 3.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.5%

Professional & management 2.4%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Public administration 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	48.4%
Service	10.6%
Sales & office	12.0%
Natural resources & construction	18.1%
Production & transportation	10.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	60.3%
Government	21.4%
Self-employed	18.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.7%
Carpool	17.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.2%
Work from home	6.2%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.9

Poverty

All people 10.3%

Under 18 years 9.8%

18 and over 10.4%

Married-couple families 4.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.8%
Retirement income	20.0%
Supplemental Security	2.8%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.2%
High blood pressure	41.5%
High cholesterol	38.6%
Diabetes	12.8%
Heart disease	9.6%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	8.3%
Arthritis	33.2%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	10.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.4%
Binge drinking	17.3%
No physical activity	26.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.8%
Depression	16.2%
Fair or poor health	14.7%
Poor mental health	10.8%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	13.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.7%
Visited dentist	65.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	13.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	137	12.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.5%
Under 18	6.3%
18–64 years	11.9%
65 and over	39.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.1%
Public insurance	39.2%
No insurance	6.1%
Uninsured under 19	3.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,318	95.4%
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)	1,373	99.4%
Born in same state	1,371	99.3%
Born in different state	1,015	73.5%
Foreign born	2	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	8	0.6%
Not a US citizen	8	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	194	14%
French	156	11.3%
Polish	81	5.9%
Arab	72	5.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	42	3%
Irish	4	0.3%
German	2	0.1%
English	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.0%
Internet access	90.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 69347

What city is ZIP code 69347 in?

ZIP code 69347 is primarily assigned to Hay Springs, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 69347 in?

ZIP code 69347 falls within Sheridan County, Nebraska.

Is ZIP code 69347 mostly owner-occupied?

80% of occupied units in ZIP code 69347 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 69347 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 69347 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 69347 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 69347 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 69347?

The median home value in ZIP code 69347 is $114,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 69347 in?

ZIP code 69347 observes the MST timezone.