69216 ZIP Code — Kilgore, NE

Cherry County, Nebraska

ZIP code 69216 is located in Kilgore, Nebraska, within Cherry County. It covers approximately 201.76 square miles and serves a population of 219 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 69216

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 $66,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.

Median household income is $78,214. 38% 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 13 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 29% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 69216 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

219

population

201.76

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

69216 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 69216

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 69216. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kilgore	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

69212 Crookston (10.6 mi) 57572 Saint Francis (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	219
Population density	1 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	201.76 sq mi
Water area	0.31 sq mi
Latitude	42.8770
Longitude	-100.9961
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	402

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.3%	47.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	20.3%	34.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	32.4%	14.0%	22.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.3%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

219

Population

People per sq mi

45.4

Median age

$78,214

Median household income

$33,174

Per capita income

$66,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

64.3%

Home ownership

9.8%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

19.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	45	20.5%
18 and over	174	79.5%
65 and over	28	12.8%
Median age	45.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 14.2%

Group	Count	%
White	188	85.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	31	14.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.3%	47.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	20.3%	34.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	32.4%	14.0%	22.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.3%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.8%

$10k–$15k 13.1%

$15k–$25k 7.1%

$25k–$35k 3.6%

$35k–$50k 14.3%

$50k–$75k 4.8%

$75k–$100k 13.1%

$100k–$150k 34.5%

$200k+ 4.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.8%
$10k–$15k	13.1%
$15k–$25k	7.1%
$25k–$35k	3.6%
$35k–$50k	14.3%
$50k–$75k	4.8%
$75k–$100k	13.1%
$100k–$150k	34.5%
$200k+	4.8%
Median income	$78,214

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 37.0%

$50k–$100k 24.1%

$100k–$150k 1.9%

$150k–$200k 16.7%

$200k–$300k 14.8%

$300k–$500k 3.7%

$500k–$1M 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$66,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	64.3%
Renter occupied	35.7%
Vacant	20.0%
Single-family detached	76.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	23.8%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.80

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.7%
2000–2009	2.9%
1990–1999	7.6%
1980–1989	7.6%
1970–1979	19.0%
1960–1969	14.3%
1950–1959	12.4%
1940–1949	2.9%
1939 or earlier	27.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	10.5%
2 bedrooms	22.9%
3 bedrooms	41.0%
4 bedrooms	21.0%
5+ bedrooms	4.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	42.9%
2 vehicles	14.3%
3 or more	42.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.8%
Electricity	20.2%
Propane / LP gas	48.8%
Fuel oil	3.6%
Wood	22.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	40	47.6%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	23	27.4%
Female householder, no spouse	21	25.0%
Households with children under 18	13	15.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	25	29.8%
Average household size	2.61

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.7%	12.6%
Married	41.0%	47.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	8.4%	7.4%
Divorced	16.9%	32.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.3%

Some HS, no diploma 3.7%

HS graduate 39.8%

Some college, no degree 11.2%

Associate's degree 21.7%

Bachelor's degree 14.9%

Graduate / professional 4.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.9%
Bachelor's or higher	19.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	11.4%
Kindergarten	10	28.6%
Elementary school	17	48.6%
High school	4	11.4%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 34.2%

Education & healthcare 25.2%

Retail trade 11.7%

Public administration 10.8%

Manufacturing 6.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.4%

Construction 1.8%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Other services 1.8%

Professional & management 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.0%
Service	26.1%
Sales & office	11.7%
Natural resources & construction	6.3%
Production & transportation	10.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	54.1%
Government	20.7%
Self-employed	25.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	59.6%
Carpool	3.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	7.3%
Work from home	29.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	13.0

Poverty

All people 9.8%

Under 18 years 9.8%

18 and over 9.8%

Married-couple families 2.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.1%
Retirement income	20.2%
Supplemental Security	10.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.4%
High blood pressure	38.7%
High cholesterol	36.2%
Diabetes	14.6%
Heart disease	9.7%
Stroke	4.9%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	28.9%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	10.1%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.1%
Binge drinking	18.7%
No physical activity	30.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.3%
Depression	16.8%
Fair or poor health	18.6%
Poor mental health	12.5%
Poor physical health	13.3%
No health insurance	15.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.4%
Visited dentist	57.8%
Cholesterol screening	87.9%
Teeth loss	17.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	2	1.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.4%
Under 18	31.1%
18–64 years	9.6%
65 and over	35.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.3%
Public insurance	41.1%
No insurance	17.4%
Uninsured under 19	35.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	209	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)	219	100.0%
Born in same state	219	100.0%
Born in different state	157	71.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	48	21.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	2	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.4%
Internet access	81.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 69216

What city is ZIP code 69216 in?

ZIP code 69216 is primarily assigned to Kilgore, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 69216 in?

ZIP code 69216 falls within Cherry County, Nebraska.

Does ZIP code 69216 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 69216 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 69216?

The median home value in ZIP code 69216 is $66,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 69216?

ZIP code 69216 has an estimated population of 219 residents, with a density of 1 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 69216?

The median household income in ZIP code 69216 is $78,214, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 69216 in?

ZIP code 69216 observes the MST timezone.