69156 ZIP Code — Potter, NE

Cheyenne County, Nebraska

ZIP code 69156 is located in Potter, Nebraska, within Cheyenne County. It covers approximately 366.83 square miles and serves a population of 649 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 308.

About ZIP code 69156

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 $97,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,625. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 39% 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 18 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 69156 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

649
population
366.83
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
69156 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 69156

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City Status
Potter Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
69133 Dix (11.5 mi) 69162 Sidney (12.8 mi) 69141 Gurley (14.6 mi) 69131 Dalton (15.9 mi) 69160 Sidney (16.6 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 649
Population density 2 / sq mi
State FIPS 31
County FIPS 033
Geography
Land area 366.83 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 41.2502
Longitude -103.2623
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 46.1% 46.0% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 25.8% 36.5% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 24.6% 14.1% 22.0%
Over $200k 3.5% 3.3% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

649
Population
2
People per sq mi
48.8
Median age
$70,625
Median household income
$40,583
Per capita income
$97,500
Median home value
$733
Median monthly rent
86.3%
Home ownership
7.1%
Poverty rate
1.8%
Unemployment
292
Housing units
24.4%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
17
Under 5
17
5
5–9
6
26
10–14
27
18
15–19
18
10
20–24
10
18
25–34
18
35
35–44
35
55
45–54
55
33
55–59
34
33
60–64
34
37
65–74
37
19
75–84
20
16
85+
16
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1812218.8%
18 and over52781.2%
65 and over14522.3%
Median age48.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Two or more races 1.8%
Other race 1.1%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
GroupCount%
White62794.3%
Hispanic or Latino162.4%
Two or more races121.8%
Other race71.1%
Asian20.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native10.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 46.1% 46.0% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 25.8% 36.5% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 24.6% 14.1% 22.0%
Over $200k 3.5% 3.3% 5.2%
Under $10k 4.9%
$10k–$15k 3.2%
$15k–$25k 8.1%
$25k–$35k 11.9%
$35k–$50k 10.5%
$50k–$75k 11.9%
$75k–$100k 11.9%
$100k–$150k 13.3%
$150k–$200k 16.5%
$200k+ 7.7%
Range% of households
Under $10k4.9%
$10k–$15k3.2%
$15k–$25k8.1%
$25k–$35k11.9%
$35k–$50k10.5%
$50k–$75k11.9%
$75k–$100k11.9%
$100k–$150k13.3%
$150k–$200k16.5%
$200k+7.7%
Median income$70,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.2%
$50k–$100k 27.6%
$100k–$150k 18.3%
$150k–$200k 9.3%
$200k–$300k 11.4%
$300k–$500k 9.8%
$500k–$1M 0.4%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$97,500
Median rent / month$733
Owner occupied86.3%
Renter occupied13.7%
Vacant13.9%
Single-family detached94.3%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes4.2%
Median rooms6.6
Avg household size (owned)2.30

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20194.5%
2000–20095.7%
1990–19993.3%
1980–19892.1%
1970–197910.3%
1960–19698.8%
1950–195913.0%
1940–19495.7%
1939 or earlier46.5%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.9%
1 bedroom3.3%
2 bedrooms27.2%
3 bedrooms32.6%
4 bedrooms24.8%
5+ bedrooms11.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle5.6%
1 vehicle11.9%
2 vehicles38.2%
3 or more44.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas45.6%
Electricity20.4%
Propane / LP gas29.1%
Wood1.1%
Solar0.4%
No fuel used2.5%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family18364.2%
Cohabiting couple10.4%
Male householder, no spouse4616.1%
Female householder, no spouse5519.3%
Households with children under 187426.0%
Households with seniors (65+)11038.6%
Average household size2.28

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married18.0%9.7%
Married70.4%68.2%
Separated1.8%0.0%
Widowed3.2%15.0%
Divorced6.7%7.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.5%
Some HS, no diploma 3.4%
HS graduate 28.5%
Some college, no degree 27.1%
Associate's degree 10.1%
Bachelor's degree 17.8%
Graduate / professional 6.7%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher90.1%
Bachelor's or higher24.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool43.5%
Kindergarten43.5%
Elementary school4338.1%
High school4136.3%
College / grad school2118.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.1%
Transportation & utilities 15.7%
Agriculture & mining 14.8%
Retail trade 13.2%
Arts, food & hospitality 8.6%
Information 4.6%
Public administration 4.6%
Finance & real estate 3.4%
Other services 3.4%
Construction 3.1%
Manufacturing 2.8%
Professional & management 2.8%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts41.5%
Service8.6%
Sales & office16.3%
Natural resources & construction15.7%
Production & transportation17.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector66.8%
Government23.4%
Self-employed8.6%
Unpaid family workers1.2%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone72.1%
Carpool5.9%
Public transit0.0%
Walk11.8%
Work from home7.4%
Other means2.8%
Avg commute (minutes)18.0

Poverty

All people 7.1%
Under 18 years 7.4%
18 and over 7.0%
Married-couple families 6.0%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security38.6%
Retirement income25.6%
Supplemental Security2.8%
Cash public assistance1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP5.6%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity34.6%
High blood pressure37.0%
High cholesterol36.1%
Diabetes11.0%
Heart disease7.4%
Stroke3.3%
Asthma8.1%
Arthritis29.0%
Kidney disease3.1%
Pulmonary disease6.6%
Cancer8.3%
Behavior / access%
Smoking16.5%
Binge drinking20.2%
No physical activity24.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep29.1%
Depression16.4%
Fair or poor health12.3%
Poor mental health11.0%
Poor physical health9.7%
No health insurance12.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)73.1%
Visited dentist64.4%
Cholesterol screening90.8%
Teeth loss11.8%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans356.6%
Disability%
Any disability11.4%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years9.9%
65 and over24.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance69.6%
Public insurance34.7%
No insurance12.9%
Uninsured under 1918.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only61594.8%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)62996.9%
Born in same state62996.9%
Born in different state42765.8%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen203.1%
Not a US citizen210.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian406.2%
French385.9%
Dutch274.2%
Arab111.7%
AncestryCount%
English101.5%
Irish50.8%
Polish50.8%
German20.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access43.9%
Internet access87.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 69156

What city is ZIP code 69156 in?

ZIP code 69156 is primarily assigned to Potter, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 69156 in?

ZIP code 69156 falls within Cheyenne County, Nebraska.

Is ZIP code 69156 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 69156 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 69156 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 69156 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 69156?

The median home value in ZIP code 69156 is $97,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 69156?

ZIP code 69156 has an estimated population of 649 residents, with a density of 2 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 69156 in?

ZIP code 69156 observes the MST timezone.

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