69033 ZIP Code — Imperial, NE

Chase County, Nebraska

ZIP code 69033 is located in Imperial, Nebraska, within Chase County. It covers approximately 331.18 square miles and serves a population of 2,582 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 308.

About ZIP code 69033

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $202,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($55,521) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 41% 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 15 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 69033 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,582

population

331.18

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

69033 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 69033

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 69033. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Imperial	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

69023 Champion (7.7 mi) 69027 Enders (9.9 mi) 69045 Wauneta (14.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,582
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	331.18 sq mi
Water area	2.62 sq mi
Latitude	40.5246
Longitude	-101.7225
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	40.7%	43.1%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	38.9%	38.5%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	13.6%	12.8%	22.0%
Over $200k	6.8%	5.7%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,582

Population

People per sq mi

41.8

Median age

$55,521

Median household income

$36,087

Per capita income

$202,500

Median home value

$832

Median monthly rent

75.6%

Home ownership

8.4%

Poverty rate

2.5%

Unemployment

1,049

Housing units

25.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

106

15–19

20–24

25–34

106

173

35–44

193

130

45–54

144

55–59

60–64

107

116

65–74

129

126

75–84

139

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	608	23.5%
18 and over	1,974	76.5%
65 and over	627	24.3%
Median age	41.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 77.7%

Hispanic or Latino 10.3%

Two or more races 9.8%

Other race 1.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	2,237	77.7%
Hispanic or Latino	298	10.3%
Two or more races	282	9.8%
Other race	33	1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	19	0.7%
Asian	10	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.7%	43.1%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	38.9%	38.5%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	13.6%	12.8%	22.0%
Over $200k	6.8%	5.7%	5.2%

Under $10k 0.7%

$10k–$15k 4.7%

$15k–$25k 8.9%

$25k–$35k 8.5%

$35k–$50k 18.7%

$50k–$75k 23.5%

$75k–$100k 13.2%

$100k–$150k 11.2%

$150k–$200k 3.2%

$200k+ 7.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.7%
$10k–$15k	4.7%
$15k–$25k	8.9%
$25k–$35k	8.5%
$35k–$50k	18.7%
$50k–$75k	23.5%
$75k–$100k	13.2%
$100k–$150k	11.2%
$150k–$200k	3.2%
$200k+	7.4%
Median income	$55,521

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.1%

$50k–$100k 6.4%

$100k–$150k 20.2%

$150k–$200k 15.4%

$200k–$300k 28.3%

$300k–$500k 20.5%

$500k–$1M 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$202,500
Median rent / month	$832
Owner occupied	75.6%
Renter occupied	24.4%
Vacant	19.7%
Single-family detached	86.3%
Large apartment buildings	1.8%
Mobile homes	10.3%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	7.5%
2000–2009	4.3%
1990–1999	12.7%
1980–1989	10.1%
1970–1979	28.7%
1960–1969	9.9%
1950–1959	4.9%
1940–1949	2.9%
1939 or earlier	18.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.0%
2 bedrooms	18.9%
3 bedrooms	27.1%
4 bedrooms	34.6%
5+ bedrooms	13.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.1%
1 vehicle	31.3%
2 vehicles	31.1%
3 or more	35.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	47.7%
Electricity	39.0%
Propane / LP gas	11.7%
Wood	1.2%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	594	56.7%
Cohabiting couple	20	1.9%
Male householder, no spouse	178	17.0%
Female householder, no spouse	255	24.4%
Households with children under 18	294	28.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	419	40.0%
Average household size	2.42

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.7%	21.4%
Married	62.3%	53.6%
Separated	1.6%	0.0%
Widowed	5.5%	18.3%
Divorced	2.9%	6.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.1%

Some HS, no diploma 8.7%

HS graduate 25.7%

Some college, no degree 22.3%

Associate's degree 10.1%

Bachelor's degree 16.2%

Graduate / professional 8.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.2%
Bachelor's or higher	25.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	70	12.1%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	292	50.6%
High school	142	24.6%
College / grad school	73	12.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.3%

Agriculture & mining 19.4%

Retail trade 10.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.0%

Finance & real estate 8.8%

Construction 6.1%

Transportation & utilities 5.2%

Wholesale trade 4.6%

Other services 4.2%

Public administration 3.7%

Information 3.2%

Professional & management 3.0%

Manufacturing 2.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.5%
Service	19.6%
Sales & office	22.2%
Natural resources & construction	14.8%
Production & transportation	8.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.5%
Government	10.0%
Self-employed	8.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.7%
Carpool	7.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.7%
Work from home	12.2%
Other means	2.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	14.8

Poverty

All people 8.4%

Under 18 years 15.1%

18 and over 6.3%

Married-couple families 3.5%

Female-led households 38.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.7%
Retirement income	18.8%
Supplemental Security	3.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.4%
High blood pressure	35.4%
High cholesterol	34.2%
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	8.2%
Arthritis	26.5%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.4%
Binge drinking	20.0%
No physical activity	23.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.1%
Depression	16.4%
Fair or poor health	12.7%
Poor mental health	11.2%
Poor physical health	9.5%
No health insurance	15.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.4%
Visited dentist	62.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.4%
Teeth loss	12.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	118	6.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	6.6%
65 and over	40.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.2%
Public insurance	32.5%
No insurance	11.4%
Uninsured under 19	3.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,401	93.0%
Spanish	156	6.5%
Other Indo-European	143	6.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	13	0.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,422	93.8%
Born in same state	2,410	93.3%
Born in different state	1,612	62.4%
Foreign born	12	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	160	6.2%
Not a US citizen	27	16.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	324	12.5%
Arab	237	9.2%
French	104	4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	30	1.2%
Polish	26	1%
English	24	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.5%
Internet access	88.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 69033

What city is ZIP code 69033 in?

ZIP code 69033 is primarily assigned to Imperial, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 69033 in?

ZIP code 69033 falls within Chase County, Nebraska.

Does ZIP code 69033 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 69033 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 69033?

ZIP code 69033 has an estimated population of 2,582 residents, with a density of 8 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 69033?

The median home value in ZIP code 69033 is $202,500.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 69033?

The median household income in ZIP code 69033 is $55,521, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 69033 in?

ZIP code 69033 observes the MST timezone.