69161 ZIP Code — Seneca, NE
Thomas County, Nebraska
ZIP code 69161 is located in Seneca, Nebraska, within Thomas County. It covers approximately 153.43 square miles and serves a population of 58 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 308.
58
population
153.43
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
69161 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 69161
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 69161. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Seneca | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 58 |
| Population density | 0 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 31 |
| County FIPS | 171 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 153.43 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.63 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.0775 |
| Longitude | -100.6980 |
| 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 | 40.6% | 45.8% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.5% | 29.9% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.8% | 21.6% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 3.1% | 2.7% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
58
Population
66.4
Median age
$60,781
Median household income
$54,833
Per capita income
$307,100
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
83.7%
Home ownership
19.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
75
Housing units
7.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
3
20–24
3
1
25–34
2
1
55–59
1
4
60–64
6
7
65–74
9
9
75–84
12
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 58 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 37 | 63.8% |
| Median age | 66.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
89.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
10.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 52 | 89.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 6 | 10.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 40.6% | 45.8% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.5% | 29.9% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.8% | 21.6% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 3.1% | 2.7% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
14.0%
$10k–$15k
2.3%
$15k–$25k
7.0%
$25k–$35k
20.9%
$50k–$75k
25.6%
$75k–$100k
4.7%
$100k–$150k
4.7%
$150k–$200k
16.3%
$200k+
4.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 14.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 20.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 25.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 4.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 4.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 16.3% |
| $200k+ | 4.7% |
| Median income | $60,781 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
16.7%
$100k–$150k
5.6%
$200k–$300k
25.0%
$300k–$500k
47.2%
$500k–$1M
5.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $307,100 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 83.7% |
| Renter occupied | 16.3% |
| Vacant | 47.6% |
| Single-family detached | 100.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.42 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 15.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 42.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 48.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 23.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 16.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 48.8% |
| 3 or more | 34.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 18.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 62.8% |
| Wood | 18.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 18 | 41.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 9 | 20.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 16 | 37.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 32 | 74.4% |
| Average household size | 1.35 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.0% | 0.0% |
| Married | 64.0% | 51.5% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 48.5% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.8%
Some HS, no diploma
5.8%
HS graduate
15.4%
Some college, no degree
61.5%
Associate's degree
5.8%
Bachelor's degree
7.7%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 7.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
85.7%
Manufacturing
8.6%
Public administration
5.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 20.0% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 5.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 65.7% |
| Production & transportation | 8.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 45.7% |
| Government | 11.4% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 42.9% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 37.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 63.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.0 |
Poverty
All people
19.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
19.0%
Married-couple families
33.3%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 69.8% |
| Retirement income | 23.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.9% |
| High blood pressure | 36.6% |
| High cholesterol | 37.2% |
| Diabetes | 11.3% |
| Heart disease | 7.6% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 8.1% |
| Arthritis | 29.9% |
| Kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.7% |
| Cancer | 9.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.9% |
| Binge drinking | 18.2% |
| No physical activity | 22.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 27.0% |
| Depression | 15.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.9% |
| Poor mental health | 10.2% |
| Poor physical health | 9.5% |
| No health insurance | 11.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.1% |
| Visited dentist | 68.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.6% |
| Teeth loss | 10.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 9 | 15.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 34.5% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 54.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 55.2% |
| Public insurance | 74.1% |
| No insurance | 5.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 58 | 100.0% |
| 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) | 58 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 58 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 49 | 84.5% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 14 | 24.1% |
| French | 9 | 15.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 4 | 6.9% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 74.1% |
| Internet access | 51.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 69161
What city is ZIP code 69161 in?
ZIP code 69161 is primarily assigned to Seneca, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 69161 in?
ZIP code 69161 falls within Thomas County, Nebraska.
Does ZIP code 69161 have an older population?
64% of residents in ZIP code 69161 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 69161 have a large retiree population?
70% of households in ZIP code 69161 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 69161?
8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 69161?
19% of residents in ZIP code 69161 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 69161 in?
ZIP code 69161 observes the CST timezone.