69147 ZIP Code — Lewellen, NE

Garden County, Nebraska

ZIP code 69147 is located in Lewellen, Nebraska, within Garden County. It covers approximately 409.57 square miles and serves a population of 449 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 308.

About ZIP code 69147

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $111,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($49,375) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 69% 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 15 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 28% of workers work from home.

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 21% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 69147 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

449

population

409.57

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

69147 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 69147

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 69147. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lewellen	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

69146 Lemoyne (12.3 mi) 69190 Oshkosh (15.1 mi) 69154 Oshkosh (18.7 mi) 69121 Arthur (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	449
Population density	1 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	069

Geography
Land area	409.57 sq mi
Water area	1.13 sq mi
Latitude	41.4411
Longitude	-102.0557
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	45.3%	58.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	31.4%	26.5%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	18.8%	12.3%	22.0%
Over $200k	4.5%	3.2%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

449

Population

People per sq mi

63.2

Median age

$49,375

Median household income

$41,440

Per capita income

$111,300

Median home value

$725

Median monthly rent

83.3%

Home ownership

8.5%

Poverty rate

3.8%

Unemployment

831

Housing units

26.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

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	56	12.5%
18 and over	393	87.5%
65 and over	205	45.7%
Median age	63.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.4%

Two or more races 3.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	433	96.4%
Two or more races	15	3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.3%	58.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	31.4%	26.5%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	18.8%	12.3%	22.0%
Over $200k	4.5%	3.2%	5.2%

Under $10k 0.8%

$10k–$15k 4.7%

$15k–$25k 8.9%

$25k–$35k 12.1%

$35k–$50k 23.7%

$50k–$75k 9.3%

$75k–$100k 10.5%

$100k–$150k 18.3%

$150k–$200k 4.7%

$200k+ 7.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.8%
$10k–$15k	4.7%
$15k–$25k	8.9%
$25k–$35k	12.1%
$35k–$50k	23.7%
$50k–$75k	9.3%
$75k–$100k	10.5%
$100k–$150k	18.3%
$150k–$200k	4.7%
$200k+	7.0%
Median income	$49,375

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.1%

$50k–$100k 21.5%

$100k–$150k 26.2%

$150k–$200k 3.3%

$200k–$300k 12.1%

$300k–$500k 13.1%

$500k–$1M 3.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$111,300
Median rent / month	$725
Owner occupied	83.3%
Renter occupied	16.7%
Vacant	70.6%
Single-family detached	53.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	46.2%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	1.69

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.1%
2010–2019	0.1%
2000–2009	7.8%
1990–1999	14.9%
1980–1989	15.0%
1970–1979	23.3%
1960–1969	12.0%
1950–1959	6.2%
1940–1949	1.5%
1939 or earlier	18.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	4.7%
2 bedrooms	41.6%
3 bedrooms	42.4%
4 bedrooms	9.3%
5+ bedrooms	1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	28.0%
2 vehicles	33.9%
3 or more	38.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	23.3%
Electricity	33.1%
Propane / LP gas	33.1%
Wood	10.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	112	43.6%
Cohabiting couple	18	7.0%
Male householder, no spouse	71	27.6%
Female householder, no spouse	56	21.8%
Households with children under 18	35	13.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	157	61.1%
Average household size	1.75

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	11.2%	11.8%
Married	51.6%	56.7%
Separated	0.9%	0.0%
Widowed	12.6%	5.9%
Divorced	23.7%	25.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%

Some HS, no diploma 8.2%

HS graduate 31.1%

Some college, no degree 22.4%

Associate's degree 9.0%

Bachelor's degree 16.5%

Graduate / professional 10.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.9%
Bachelor's or higher	26.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	3.5%
Kindergarten	3	5.3%
Elementary school	21	36.8%
High school	29	50.9%
College / grad school	2	3.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 22.4%

Education & healthcare 20.4%

Finance & real estate 11.8%

Transportation & utilities 10.5%

Other services 9.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.6%

Retail trade 6.6%

Public administration 5.9%

Professional & management 3.3%

Construction 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	50.7%
Service	7.9%
Sales & office	15.8%
Natural resources & construction	12.5%
Production & transportation	13.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	48.7%
Government	16.4%
Self-employed	34.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	49.3%
Carpool	1.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	12.0%
Work from home	28.0%
Other means	9.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.3

Poverty

All people 8.5%

Under 18 years 19.6%

18 and over 6.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 25.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	68.5%
Retirement income	31.1%
Supplemental Security	10.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.2%
High blood pressure	42.2%
High cholesterol	39.4%
Diabetes	13.0%
Heart disease	9.6%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	8.0%
Arthritis	33.7%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	10.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.0%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	25.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.4%
Depression	15.1%
Fair or poor health	13.6%
Poor mental health	9.8%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	11.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.0%
Visited dentist	64.1%
Cholesterol screening	92.7%
Teeth loss	11.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	83	21.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	22.3%
65 and over	31.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.0%
Public insurance	57.0%
No insurance	8.0%
Uninsured under 19	28.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	449	100.0%
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)	446	99.3%
Born in same state	445	99.1%
Born in different state	193	43.0%
Foreign born	1	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.7%
Not a US citizen	3	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	96	21.4%
French	76	16.9%
Arab	32	7.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	21	4.7%
English	2	0.4%
Polish	1	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	57.2%
Internet access	97.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 69147

What city is ZIP code 69147 in?

ZIP code 69147 is primarily assigned to Lewellen, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 69147 in?

ZIP code 69147 falls within Garden County, Nebraska.

Does ZIP code 69147 have an older population?

46% of residents in ZIP code 69147 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 69147 have a large retiree population?

69% of households in ZIP code 69147 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 69147 have a large veteran population?

21% of civilians in ZIP code 69147 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Is ZIP code 69147 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 69147 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 69147 in?

ZIP code 69147 observes the MST timezone.