69144 ZIP Code — Keystone, NE
Keith County, Nebraska
ZIP code 69144 is located in Keystone, Nebraska, within Keith County. It covers approximately 154.52 square miles and serves a population of 199 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 308.
199
population
154.52
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
69144 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 69144
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 69144. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Keystone | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
69153 Ogallala (11.1 mi)
69155 Paxton (12.6 mi)
69146 Lemoyne (13.3 mi)
69165 Sutherland (15.4 mi)
69121 Arthur (18.1 mi)
69127 Brule (18.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 199 |
| Population density | 1 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 31 |
| County FIPS | 101 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 154.52 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.2888 |
| Longitude | -101.6154 |
| 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 | 83.1% | 46.7% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 5.6% | 35.0% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 15.8% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 11.3% | 2.5% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
199
Population
1
People per sq mi
54.4
Median age
$55,855
Median household income
$29,877
Per capita income
$277,700
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
54.6%
Home ownership
22.6%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
67
Housing units
29.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
4
Under 5
7
9
5–9
17
6
15–19
10
0
20–24
1
4
25–34
6
23
45–54
43
4
55–59
6
4
60–64
6
13
65–74
24
4
75–84
8
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 37 | 18.6% |
| 18 and over | 162 | 81.4% |
| 65 and over | 49 | 24.6% |
| Median age | 54.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 199 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 83.1% | 46.7% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 5.6% | 35.0% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 15.8% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 11.3% | 2.5% | 5.2% |
$10k–$15k
7.2%
$15k–$25k
9.3%
$25k–$35k
5.2%
$35k–$50k
9.3%
$50k–$75k
57.7%
$75k–$100k
5.2%
$150k–$200k
1.0%
$200k+
5.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $10k–$15k | 7.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 57.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 5.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 1.0% |
| $200k+ | 5.2% |
| Median income | $55,855 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.9%
$50k–$100k
7.5%
$100k–$150k
9.4%
$200k–$300k
54.7%
$300k–$500k
26.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $277,700 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 54.6% |
| Renter occupied | 45.4% |
| Vacant | 12.6% |
| Single-family detached | 96.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 3.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.77 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 27.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 27.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 21.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 55.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 12.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 9.3% |
| 3 or more | 78.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 41.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 58.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 45 | 46.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4 | 4.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 48 | 49.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 26 | 26.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 49 | 50.5% |
| Average household size | 2.00 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 28.4% | 1.1% |
| Married | 65.7% | 48.4% |
| Separated | 6.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 40.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 10.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
13.1%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
22.1%
Some college, no degree
12.4%
Associate's degree
23.4%
Bachelor's degree
24.1%
Graduate / professional
4.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 86.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 29.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 8 | 15.4% |
| Kindergarten | 10 | 19.2% |
| Elementary school | 13 | 25.0% |
| High school | 16 | 30.8% |
| College / grad school | 5 | 9.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
38.3%
Agriculture & mining
33.6%
Wholesale trade
14.8%
Other services
7.0%
Construction
4.7%
Public administration
1.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 75.8% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 23.4% |
| Production & transportation | 0.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 53.1% |
| Government | 18.8% |
| Self-employed | 28.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 61.5% |
| Carpool | 9.2% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 29.4% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.4 |
Poverty
All people
22.6%
Under 18 years
48.6%
18 and over
16.7%
Married-couple families
20.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 50.5% |
| Retirement income | 34.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.9% |
| High blood pressure | 37.1% |
| High cholesterol | 35.6% |
| Diabetes | 10.7% |
| Heart disease | 8.1% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 8.1% |
| Arthritis | 30.8% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.9% |
| Cancer | 8.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.5% |
| Binge drinking | 18.0% |
| No physical activity | 24.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.4% |
| Depression | 15.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.5% |
| Poor mental health | 10.4% |
| Poor physical health | 9.8% |
| No health insurance | 12.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.3% |
| Visited dentist | 64.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.9% |
| Teeth loss | 11.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 25 | 15.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 22.6% |
| Under 18 | 21.6% |
| 18–64 years | 9.7% |
| 65 and over | 53.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 80.4% |
| Public insurance | 34.2% |
| No insurance | 1.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 188 | 94.5% |
| 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) | 199 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 199 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 157 | 78.9% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 26 | 13.1% |
| Italian | 16 | 8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 6 | 3% |
| Polish | 5 | 2.5% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 48.7% |
| Internet access | 92.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 69144
What city is ZIP code 69144 in?
ZIP code 69144 is primarily assigned to Keystone, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 69144 in?
ZIP code 69144 falls within Keith County, Nebraska.
Does ZIP code 69144 have a large retiree population?
51% of households in ZIP code 69144 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 69144?
23% of residents in ZIP code 69144 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 69144 have a large veteran population?
15% of civilians in ZIP code 69144 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 69144?
ZIP code 69144 has an estimated population of 199 residents, with a density of 1 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 69144 in?
ZIP code 69144 observes the MST timezone.