69149 ZIP Code — Lodgepole, NE

Cheyenne County, Nebraska

ZIP code 69149 is located in Lodgepole, Nebraska, within Cheyenne County. It covers approximately 323.59 square miles and serves a population of 729 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 308.

About ZIP code 69149

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 $105,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $49,554. 40% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 69149 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

729

population

323.59

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

69149 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 69149

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 69149. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lodgepole	Acceptable
Lodgepole	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

69129 Chappell (15 mi) 69160 Sidney (16.8 mi) 69141 Gurley (16.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	729
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	323.59 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	41.2208
Longitude	-102.6726
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	43.3%	46.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	36.8%	36.5%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	17.8%	14.1%	22.0%
Over $200k	2.0%	3.3%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

729

Population

People per sq mi

46.6

Median age

$49,554

Median household income

$31,078

Per capita income

$105,300

Median home value

$725

Median monthly rent

84.9%

Home ownership

11.3%

Poverty rate

8.7%

Unemployment

350

Housing units

34.9%

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	156	21.4%
18 and over	573	78.6%
65 and over	195	26.7%
Median age	46.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.3%

Two or more races 1.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	708	96.3%
Two or more races	13	1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	1%
Hispanic or Latino	6	0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.3%	46.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	36.8%	36.5%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	17.8%	14.1%	22.0%
Over $200k	2.0%	3.3%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.9%

$10k–$15k 5.0%

$15k–$25k 6.8%

$25k–$35k 10.1%

$35k–$50k 24.9%

$50k–$75k 19.6%

$75k–$100k 5.3%

$100k–$150k 23.4%

$200k+ 0.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.9%
$10k–$15k	5.0%
$15k–$25k	6.8%
$25k–$35k	10.1%
$35k–$50k	24.9%
$50k–$75k	19.6%
$75k–$100k	5.3%
$100k–$150k	23.4%
$200k+	0.9%
Median income	$49,554

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 24.8%

$50k–$100k 23.8%

$100k–$150k 14.3%

$150k–$200k 11.5%

$200k–$300k 3.5%

$300k–$500k 20.6%

$500k–$1M 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$105,300
Median rent / month	$725
Owner occupied	84.9%
Renter occupied	15.1%
Vacant	16.0%
Single-family detached	93.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.0%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.31

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.0%
2000–2009	4.5%
1990–1999	3.0%
1980–1989	13.5%
1970–1979	11.7%
1960–1969	2.7%
1950–1959	13.5%
1940–1949	3.0%
1939 or earlier	46.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	6.0%
2 bedrooms	30.9%
3 bedrooms	29.2%
4 bedrooms	28.4%
5+ bedrooms	4.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.9%
1 vehicle	22.6%
2 vehicles	34.1%
3 or more	42.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	41.8%
Electricity	11.3%
Propane / LP gas	45.4%
Wood	1.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	185	54.9%
Cohabiting couple	22	6.5%
Male householder, no spouse	58	17.2%
Female householder, no spouse	72	21.4%
Households with children under 18	81	24.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	128	38.0%
Average household size	2.16

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	12.2%	13.0%
Married	66.8%	65.5%
Separated	0.3%	0.0%
Widowed	7.8%	15.4%
Divorced	12.9%	6.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.4%

HS graduate 20.4%

Some college, no degree 21.5%

Associate's degree 21.8%

Bachelor's degree 28.8%

Graduate / professional 6.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.6%
Bachelor's or higher	34.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	1.5%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	82	59.9%
High school	16	11.7%
College / grad school	37	27.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 34.1%

Public administration 15.0%

Agriculture & mining 12.5%

Retail trade 10.1%

Construction 7.9%

Professional & management 6.0%

Transportation & utilities 5.7%

Manufacturing 3.0%

Finance & real estate 1.9%

Information 1.4%

Other services 1.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	58.9%
Service	11.7%
Sales & office	19.3%
Natural resources & construction	6.5%
Production & transportation	3.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	43.9%
Government	40.3%
Self-employed	15.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.8%
Carpool	15.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	11.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.6

Poverty

All people 11.3%

Under 18 years 18.8%

18 and over 9.2%

Married-couple families 2.2%

Female-led households 45.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.8%
Retirement income	14.2%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.8%
High blood pressure	37.6%
High cholesterol	36.7%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	8.0%
Arthritis	29.2%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.8%
Binge drinking	20.2%
No physical activity	24.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.2%
Depression	16.2%
Fair or poor health	12.4%
Poor mental health	10.9%
Poor physical health	9.7%
No health insurance	12.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.0%
Visited dentist	63.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	11.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	87	15.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.0%
Under 18	1.3%
18–64 years	10.8%
65 and over	52.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.8%
Public insurance	32.6%
No insurance	6.7%
Uninsured under 19	14.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	670	91.9%
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)	729	100.0%
Born in same state	729	100.0%
Born in different state	490	67.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	160	21.9%
French	63	8.6%
Dutch	47	6.4%
Arab	35	4.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	17	2.3%
Polish	13	1.8%
German	4	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.2%
Internet access	92.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 69149

What city is ZIP code 69149 in?

ZIP code 69149 is primarily assigned to Lodgepole, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 69149 in?

ZIP code 69149 falls within Cheyenne County, Nebraska.

Does ZIP code 69149 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 69149 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 69149 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 69149 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 69149 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 69149 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 69149 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 69149 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 69149 in?

ZIP code 69149 observes the MST timezone.