69162 ZIP Code — Sidney, NE
Cheyenne County, Nebraska
ZIP code 69162 is located in Sidney, Nebraska, within Cheyenne County. It covers approximately 453.01 square miles and serves a population of 7,260 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 308.
About ZIP code 69162
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $127,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 59%.
Median household income is $52,672. 34% 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 11 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
7,260
population
453.01
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
69162 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 69162
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 69162. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Sidney | Acceptable |
| Sidney | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
69160 Sidney (4.5 mi)
69141 Gurley (10.9 mi)
69156 Potter (12.8 mi)
80747 Peetz (16.8 mi)
69131 Dalton (16.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 7,260 |
| Population density | 16 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 31 |
| County FIPS | 033 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 453.01 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.1408 |
| Longitude | -103.0633 |
| 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 | 47.5% | 46.0% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.8% | 36.5% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 12.6% | 14.1% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 3.2% | 3.3% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
7,260
Population
16
People per sq mi
39.2
Median age
$52,672
Median household income
$28,976
Per capita income
$127,000
Median home value
$857
Median monthly rent
58.6%
Home ownership
11.9%
Poverty rate
1.8%
Unemployment
2,323
Housing units
22.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
229
Under 5
230
233
5–9
235
256
10–14
258
178
15–19
179
258
20–24
260
467
25–34
470
455
35–44
457
373
45–54
375
194
55–59
194
299
60–64
300
390
65–74
391
176
75–84
177
113
85+
113
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,696 | 23.4% |
| 18 and over | 5,564 | 76.6% |
| 65 and over | 1,360 | 18.7% |
| Median age | 39.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
88.5%
Two or more races
4.1%
Hispanic or Latino
3.3%
Black or African American
1.3%
Asian
1.1%
Other race
0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,641 | 88.5% |
| Two or more races | 309 | 4.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 247 | 3.3% |
| Black or African American | 101 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 80 | 1.1% |
| Other race | 67 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 49 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 47.5% | 46.0% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.8% | 36.5% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 12.6% | 14.1% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 3.2% | 3.3% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
3.7%
$10k–$15k
6.7%
$15k–$25k
9.8%
$25k–$35k
12.2%
$35k–$50k
15.9%
$50k–$75k
21.1%
$75k–$100k
12.1%
$100k–$150k
14.0%
$150k–$200k
2.4%
$200k+
2.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 12.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.4% |
| $200k+ | 2.0% |
| Median income | $52,672 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
11.5%
$50k–$100k
26.1%
$100k–$150k
21.3%
$150k–$200k
17.4%
$200k–$300k
12.7%
$300k–$500k
9.3%
$500k–$1M
1.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $127,000 |
| Median rent / month | $857 |
| Owner occupied | 58.6% |
| Renter occupied | 41.4% |
| Vacant | 10.7% |
| Single-family detached | 68.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 9.1% |
| Mobile homes | 3.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.50 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 26.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 9.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 16.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 12.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 37.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 23.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.7% |
| 3 or more | 25.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 61.1% |
| Electricity | 30.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 6.2% |
| Fuel oil | 0.3% |
| Wood | 0.6% |
| No fuel used | 1.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,445 | 43.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 310 | 9.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 760 | 23.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 777 | 23.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 788 | 23.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 989 | 30.0% |
| Average household size | 2.17 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 28.6% | 20.2% |
| Married | 52.5% | 51.7% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 12.8% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 14.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.1%
Some HS, no diploma
6.6%
HS graduate
32.8%
Some college, no degree
23.5%
Associate's degree
12.9%
Bachelor's degree
14.8%
Graduate / professional
7.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 22.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 106 | 7.0% |
| Kindergarten | 149 | 9.8% |
| Elementary school | 736 | 48.4% |
| High school | 294 | 19.3% |
| College / grad school | 236 | 15.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.6%
Retail trade
13.9%
Transportation & utilities
9.1%
Agriculture & mining
8.6%
Manufacturing
7.0%
Professional & management
7.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.8%
Public administration
6.6%
Finance & real estate
5.2%
Construction
4.9%
Other services
4.6%
Wholesale trade
3.4%
Information
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.1% |
| Service | 16.4% |
| Sales & office | 21.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 14.3% |
| Production & transportation | 15.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 70.9% |
| Government | 21.3% |
| Self-employed | 6.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 1.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.0% |
| Carpool | 8.4% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 5.0% |
| Work from home | 5.0% |
| Other means | 1.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 11.3 |
Poverty
All people
11.9%
Under 18 years
14.3%
18 and over
11.2%
Married-couple families
4.1%
Female-led households
26.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 34.0% |
| Retirement income | 16.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 15.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.3% |
| High blood pressure | 31.9% |
| High cholesterol | 30.4% |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart disease | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 8.1% |
| Arthritis | 24.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.5% |
| Cancer | 7.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.1% |
| Binge drinking | 21.9% |
| No physical activity | 23.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.3% |
| Depression | 16.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.1% |
| Poor mental health | 11.7% |
| Poor physical health | 8.6% |
| No health insurance | 13.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.6% |
| Visited dentist | 63.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.5% |
| Teeth loss | 11.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 339 | 6.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.5% |
| Under 18 | 4.4% |
| 18–64 years | 13.4% |
| 65 and over | 31.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 66.8% |
| Public insurance | 41.7% |
| No insurance | 5.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 6,801 | 93.7% |
| Spanish | 15 | 0.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 5 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 10 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 7,101 | 97.8% |
| Born in same state | 7,096 | 97.7% |
| Born in different state | 4,251 | 58.6% |
| Foreign born | 5 | 0.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 159 | 2.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 62 | 39.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 928 | 12.8% |
| French | 753 | 10.4% |
| Arab | 317 | 4.4% |
| Polish | 208 | 2.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 102 | 1.4% |
| English | 100 | 1.4% |
| German | 13 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 45.3% |
| Internet access | 93.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 69162
What city is ZIP code 69162 in?
ZIP code 69162 is primarily assigned to Sidney, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 69162 in?
ZIP code 69162 falls within Cheyenne County, Nebraska.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 69162?
The median home value in ZIP code 69162 is $127,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 69162?
ZIP code 69162 has an estimated population of 7,260 residents, with a density of 16 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 69162?
The median household income in ZIP code 69162 is $52,672, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 69162 in?
ZIP code 69162 observes the MST timezone.