69217 ZIP Code — Long Pine, NE

Brown County, Nebraska

ZIP code 69217 is located in Long Pine, Nebraska, within Brown County. It covers approximately 178.54 square miles and serves a population of 440 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 69217

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 $46,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $27,404. 60% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 12 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 69217 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

440

population

178.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

69217 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 69217

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 69217. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Long Pine	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

69210 Ainsworth (4 mi) 68714 Bassett (15.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	440
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	178.54 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	42.4574
Longitude	-99.7505
Timezone	Central (CT)
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	62.3%	56.9%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	26.9%	30.4%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	10.8%	10.1%	22.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.7%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

440

Population

People per sq mi

51.8

Median age

$27,404

Median household income

$17,966

Per capita income

$46,200

Median home value

$810

Median monthly rent

91.5%

Home ownership

8.9%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

270

Housing units

23.3%

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	100	22.7%
18 and over	340	77.3%
65 and over	128	29.1%
Median age	51.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.8%

Two or more races 1.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Other race 0.5%

Asian 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	428	96.8%
Two or more races	8	1.8%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.5%
Other race	2	0.5%
Asian	1	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.3%	56.9%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	26.9%	30.4%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	10.8%	10.1%	22.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.7%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.8%

$10k–$15k 6.3%

$15k–$25k 32.3%

$25k–$35k 13.8%

$35k–$50k 21.2%

$50k–$75k 3.2%

$75k–$100k 13.2%

$100k–$150k 4.2%

$150k–$200k 1.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.8%
$10k–$15k	6.3%
$15k–$25k	32.3%
$25k–$35k	13.8%
$35k–$50k	21.2%
$50k–$75k	3.2%
$75k–$100k	13.2%
$100k–$150k	4.2%
$150k–$200k	1.1%
Median income	$27,404

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 67.6%

$50k–$100k 6.4%

$100k–$150k 8.7%

$150k–$200k 8.1%

$200k–$300k 5.2%

$500k–$1M 4.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$46,200
Median rent / month	$810
Owner occupied	91.5%
Renter occupied	8.5%
Vacant	33.9%
Single-family detached	88.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.8%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.29

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	6.6%
1980–1989	1.7%
1970–1979	9.1%
1960–1969	3.5%
1950–1959	14.7%
1940–1949	2.4%
1939 or earlier	60.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	9.8%
2 bedrooms	41.6%
3 bedrooms	26.6%
4 bedrooms	13.6%
5+ bedrooms	7.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	21.2%
2 vehicles	32.3%
3 or more	46.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	45.5%
Electricity	13.8%
Propane / LP gas	33.3%
Wood	4.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	100	52.9%
Cohabiting couple	4	2.1%
Male householder, no spouse	35	18.5%
Female householder, no spouse	50	26.5%
Households with children under 18	40	21.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	88	46.6%
Average household size	2.33

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	6.4%	13.3%
Married	68.4%	51.5%
Separated	0.0%	1.8%
Widowed	5.3%	24.2%
Divorced	19.8%	9.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 0.6%

HS graduate 30.7%

Some college, no degree 26.6%

Associate's degree 17.0%

Bachelor's degree 17.6%

Graduate / professional 5.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.6%
Bachelor's or higher	23.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	62	74.7%
High school	12	14.5%
College / grad school	9	10.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 19.0%

Education & healthcare 17.9%

Construction 16.2%

Other services 10.6%

Public administration 8.9%

Agriculture & mining 8.4%

Professional & management 6.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.0%

Transportation & utilities 3.9%

Information 1.7%

Manufacturing 1.1%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Finance & real estate 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.8%
Service	15.6%
Sales & office	33.0%
Natural resources & construction	17.3%
Production & transportation	7.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	62.0%
Government	19.0%
Self-employed	16.8%
Unpaid family workers	2.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.2%
Carpool	16.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	9.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	11.6

Poverty

All people 8.9%

Under 18 years 1.0%

18 and over 11.2%

Married-couple families 6.0%

Female-led households 20.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	59.8%
Retirement income	8.5%
Supplemental Security	3.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.0%
High blood pressure	40.1%
High cholesterol	35.3%
Diabetes	12.7%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	8.3%
Arthritis	30.3%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	8.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.4%
Binge drinking	18.3%
No physical activity	25.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.8%
Depression	16.5%
Fair or poor health	14.5%
Poor mental health	11.2%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	12.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.1%
Visited dentist	63.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	13.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	41	12.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.0%
Under 18	20.0%
18–64 years	4.7%
65 and over	21.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.7%
Public insurance	56.8%
No insurance	8.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	414	94.1%
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)	439	99.8%
Born in same state	434	98.6%
Born in different state	334	75.9%
Foreign born	5	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.2%
Not a US citizen	1	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	77	17.5%
Arab	30	6.8%
French	24	5.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	13	3%
Dutch	3	0.7%
English	1	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.0%
Internet access	80.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 69217

What city is ZIP code 69217 in?

ZIP code 69217 is primarily assigned to Long Pine, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 69217 in?

ZIP code 69217 falls within Rock County, Nebraska.

Does ZIP code 69217 have a large retiree population?

60% of households in ZIP code 69217 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 69217 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 69217 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 69217 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 69217 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 69217 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 69217 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 69217 in?

ZIP code 69217 observes the CST timezone.