69101 ZIP Code — North Platte, NE

Lincoln County, Nebraska

ZIP code 69101 is located in North Platte, Nebraska, within Lincoln County. It covers approximately 586.28 square miles and serves a population of 28,136 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 308.

About ZIP code 69101

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $167,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.

Median household income is $60,724. 37% 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 14 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 69101 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

28,136

population

586.28

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

69101 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 69101

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 69101. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
North Platte	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

69143 Hershey (13.6 mi) 69151 Maxwell (16 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	28,136
Population density	48 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	111

Geography
Land area	586.28 sq mi
Water area	4.57 sq mi
Latitude	41.1120
Longitude	-100.7842
Timezone	Central (CT)
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	43.2%	42.2%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	34.7%	35.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	19.8%	20.2%	22.0%
Over $200k	2.3%	2.6%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

28,136

Population

People per sq mi

42.0

Median age

$60,724

Median household income

$32,386

Per capita income

$167,100

Median home value

$865

Median monthly rent

64.8%

Home ownership

12.2%

Poverty rate

3.7%

Unemployment

9,468

Housing units

19.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

838

Under 5

829

915

5–9

904

903

10–14

893

993

15–19

982

708

20–24

700

1,640

25–34

1,621

1,597

35–44

1,579

1,699

45–54

1,679

832

55–59

823

1,179

60–64

1,166

1,631

65–74

1,611

844

75–84

834

370

85+

366

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	6,466	23.0%
18 and over	21,670	77.0%
65 and over	5,656	20.1%
Median age	42.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.4%

Hispanic or Latino 6.4%

Two or more races 4.8%

Other race 2.8%

Black or African American 1.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%

Asian 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	24,789	82.4%
Hispanic or Latino	1,939	6.4%
Two or more races	1,439	4.8%
Other race	853	2.8%
Black or African American	390	1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	386	1.3%
Asian	265	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.2%	42.2%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	34.7%	35.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	19.8%	20.2%	22.0%
Over $200k	2.3%	2.6%	5.2%

Under $10k 5.0%

$10k–$15k 6.5%

$15k–$25k 9.6%

$25k–$35k 9.0%

$35k–$50k 12.3%

$50k–$75k 16.7%

$75k–$100k 17.4%

$100k–$150k 13.3%

$150k–$200k 7.3%

$200k+ 3.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.0%
$10k–$15k	6.5%
$15k–$25k	9.6%
$25k–$35k	9.0%
$35k–$50k	12.3%
$50k–$75k	16.7%
$75k–$100k	17.4%
$100k–$150k	13.3%
$150k–$200k	7.3%
$200k+	3.0%
Median income	$60,724

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.8%

$50k–$100k 12.5%

$100k–$150k 17.3%

$150k–$200k 21.0%

$200k–$300k 23.9%

$300k–$500k 10.7%

$500k–$1M 3.0%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$167,100
Median rent / month	$865
Owner occupied	64.8%
Renter occupied	35.2%
Vacant	12.3%
Single-family detached	69.1%
Large apartment buildings	6.2%
Mobile homes	8.3%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.34

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	4.3%
2000–2009	8.2%
1990–1999	9.1%
1980–1989	9.7%
1970–1979	21.0%
1960–1969	12.3%
1950–1959	14.6%
1940–1949	6.6%
1939 or earlier	13.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.5%
1 bedroom	8.9%
2 bedrooms	28.6%
3 bedrooms	37.1%
4 bedrooms	16.6%
5+ bedrooms	4.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.9%
1 vehicle	33.0%
2 vehicles	35.3%
3 or more	26.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	61.4%
Electricity	30.5%
Propane / LP gas	5.9%
Fuel oil	0.2%
Wood	0.9%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	5,548	46.2%
Cohabiting couple	703	5.9%
Male householder, no spouse	2,631	21.9%
Female householder, no spouse	3,127	26.0%
Households with children under 18	3,605	30.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	4,148	34.5%
Average household size	2.29

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.5%	23.4%
Married	51.0%	50.4%
Separated	2.4%	0.8%
Widowed	2.4%	11.0%
Divorced	13.8%	14.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.6%

Some HS, no diploma 4.2%

HS graduate 30.6%

Some college, no degree 29.5%

Associate's degree 14.0%

Bachelor's degree 12.1%

Graduate / professional 6.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.2%
Bachelor's or higher	19.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	573	9.1%
Kindergarten	350	5.5%
Elementary school	2,632	41.7%
High school	1,604	25.4%
College / grad school	1,153	18.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.6%

Transportation & utilities 16.1%

Retail trade 14.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.8%

Construction 7.4%

Professional & management 6.8%

Finance & real estate 5.1%

Other services 5.1%

Public administration 3.9%

Agriculture & mining 3.8%

Manufacturing 2.2%

Information 1.3%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.0%
Service	18.8%
Sales & office	21.6%
Natural resources & construction	13.8%
Production & transportation	16.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.9%
Government	14.8%
Self-employed	6.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.6%
Carpool	5.2%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	2.7%
Other means	2.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	13.8

Poverty

All people 12.2%

Under 18 years 11.0%

18 and over 12.6%

Married-couple families 4.7%

Female-led households 24.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.3%
Retirement income	19.8%
Supplemental Security	5.6%
Cash public assistance	2.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.6%
High blood pressure	30.4%
High cholesterol	32.0%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	8.4%
Arthritis	25.8%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.2%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.1%
Binge drinking	19.8%
No physical activity	23.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.4%
Depression	19.2%
Fair or poor health	12.6%
Poor mental health	12.0%
Poor physical health	9.6%
No health insurance	15.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.1%
Visited dentist	61.5%
Cholesterol screening	86.5%
Teeth loss	12.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,959	9.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.1%
Under 18	4.6%
18–64 years	13.0%
65 and over	38.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.1%
Public insurance	38.2%
No insurance	7.6%
Uninsured under 19	3.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	26,469	94.1%
Spanish	450	1.7%
Other Indo-European	285	1.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	57	0.2%
Other languages	108	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	27,354	97.2%
Born in same state	27,230	96.8%
Born in different state	20,151	71.6%
Foreign born	124	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	782	2.8%
Not a US citizen	516	66.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	3,677	13.1%
French	3,111	11.1%
Arab	1,607	5.7%
English	532	1.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	486	1.7%
Dutch	221	0.8%
German	44	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.7%
Internet access	91.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 69101

What city is ZIP code 69101 in?

ZIP code 69101 is primarily assigned to North Platte, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 69101 in?

ZIP code 69101 falls within Lincoln County, Nebraska.

Does ZIP code 69101 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 69101 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 69101?

The median home value in ZIP code 69101 is $167,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 69101?

ZIP code 69101 has an estimated population of 28,136 residents, with a density of 48 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 69101?

The median household income in ZIP code 69101 is $60,724, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 69101 in?

ZIP code 69101 observes the CST timezone.