69218 ZIP Code — Merriman, NE

Cherry County, Nebraska

ZIP code 69218 is located in Merriman, Nebraska, within Cherry County. It covers approximately 530.21 square miles and serves a population of 407 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 308.

About ZIP code 69218

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 $109,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

The gap between median ($90,417) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 50% 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 17 minutes is near the national average.

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

Overall, ZIP code 69218 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

407

population

530.21

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

69218 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 69218

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City	Status
Merriman	Preferred

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	407
Population density	1 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	530.21 sq mi
Water area	2.06 sq mi
Latitude	42.5464
Longitude	-101.7403
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	32.3%	47.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	22.0%	34.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	9.1%	14.0%	22.0%
Over $200k	36.6%	4.3%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

407

Population

People per sq mi

42.3

Median age

$90,417

Median household income

$36,829

Per capita income

$109,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

73.7%

Home ownership

7.8%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

160

Housing units

19.3%

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

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	95	23.3%
18 and over	312	76.7%
65 and over	132	32.4%
Median age	42.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.3%

Two or more races 5.7%

Group	Count	%
White	384	94.3%
Two or more races	23	5.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.3%	47.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	22.0%	34.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	9.1%	14.0%	22.0%
Over $200k	36.6%	4.3%	5.2%

Under $10k 2.4%

$10k–$15k 5.4%

$15k–$25k 13.8%

$25k–$35k 1.2%

$35k–$50k 10.8%

$50k–$75k 10.2%

$75k–$100k 22.2%

$100k–$150k 4.8%

$150k–$200k 1.2%

$200k+ 28.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$10k–$15k	5.4%
$15k–$25k	13.8%
$25k–$35k	1.2%
$35k–$50k	10.8%
$50k–$75k	10.2%
$75k–$100k	22.2%
$100k–$150k	4.8%
$150k–$200k	1.2%
$200k+	28.1%
Median income	$90,417

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 27.6%

$50k–$100k 4.1%

$100k–$150k 49.6%

$200k–$300k 16.3%

$500k–$1M 2.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$109,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	73.7%
Renter occupied	26.3%
Vacant	18.1%
Single-family detached	87.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.3%
Median rooms	7.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.19

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	3.4%
1990–1999	2.9%
1980–1989	27.0%
1970–1979	6.4%
1960–1969	6.4%
1950–1959	10.8%
1940–1949	14.7%
1939 or earlier	28.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.5%
2 bedrooms	21.1%
3 bedrooms	30.4%
4 bedrooms	22.5%
5+ bedrooms	24.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.2%
1 vehicle	19.2%
2 vehicles	22.8%
3 or more	56.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	10.2%
Electricity	14.4%
Propane / LP gas	66.5%
Wood	9.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	132	79.0%
Cohabiting couple	4	2.4%
Male householder, no spouse	13	7.8%
Female householder, no spouse	18	10.8%
Households with children under 18	50	29.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	88	52.7%
Average household size	2.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.8%	2.7%
Married	71.4%	86.4%
Separated	1.8%	0.0%
Widowed	4.2%	6.1%
Divorced	1.8%	4.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%

Some HS, no diploma 0.7%

HS graduate 13.6%

Some college, no degree 36.3%

Associate's degree 27.5%

Bachelor's degree 11.9%

Graduate / professional 7.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.6%
Bachelor's or higher	19.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	22	25.0%
Kindergarten	7	8.0%
Elementary school	42	47.7%
High school	3	3.4%
College / grad school	14	15.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 29.3%

Education & healthcare 19.7%

Other services 16.3%

Retail trade 13.5%

Professional & management 11.5%

Construction 4.3%

Public administration 2.9%

Transportation & utilities 1.9%

Finance & real estate 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	50.5%
Service	9.6%
Sales & office	15.9%
Natural resources & construction	10.6%
Production & transportation	13.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	41.3%
Government	8.7%
Self-employed	50.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	23.6%
Carpool	22.6%
Public transit	9.1%
Walk	28.8%
Work from home	9.6%
Other means	6.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.8

Poverty

All people 7.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 9.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.7%
Retirement income	4.8%
Supplemental Security	1.2%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.1%
High blood pressure	35.9%
High cholesterol	35.4%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	8.1%
Arthritis	27.8%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.7%
Binge drinking	19.8%
No physical activity	25.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.5%
Depression	15.8%
Fair or poor health	12.7%
Poor mental health	11.0%
Poor physical health	9.8%
No health insurance	13.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.2%
Visited dentist	64.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	12.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	8	2.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	34.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.0%
Public insurance	44.2%
No insurance	8.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	364	89.4%
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)	407	100.0%
Born in same state	407	100.0%
Born in different state	318	78.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	72	17.7%
French	70	17.2%
Dutch	29	7.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	8	2%
Arab	8	2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.0%
Internet access	88.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 69218

What city is ZIP code 69218 in?

ZIP code 69218 is primarily assigned to Merriman, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 69218 in?

ZIP code 69218 falls within Cherry County, Nebraska.

Does ZIP code 69218 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 69218 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 69218 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 69218 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 69218?

The median home value in ZIP code 69218 is $109,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 69218?

ZIP code 69218 has an estimated population of 407 residents, with a density of 1 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 69218 in?

ZIP code 69218 observes the MST timezone.