69220 ZIP Code — Sparks, NE
Cherry County, Nebraska
ZIP code 69220 is located in Sparks, Nebraska, within Cherry County. It covers approximately 99.91 square miles and serves a population of 44 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.
44
population
99.91
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
69220 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 69220
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 69220. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Sparks | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 44 |
| Population density | 0 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 31 |
| County FIPS | 031 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 99.91 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.9231 |
| Longitude | -100.2774 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 402 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 55.6% | 47.5% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 22.2% | 34.1% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 14.0% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 22.2% | 4.3% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
44
Population
45.5
Median age
$0
Median household income
$61,200
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
47.4%
Home ownership
47.7%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
38
Housing units
21.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2
Under 5
3
4
10–14
7
2
25–34
3
1
45–54
3
2
55–59
3
1
60–64
2
3
65–74
6
1
75–84
1
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 16 | 36.4% |
| 18 and over | 28 | 63.6% |
| 65 and over | 11 | 25.0% |
| Median age | 45.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 55.6% | 47.5% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 22.2% | 34.1% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 14.0% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 22.2% | 4.3% | 5.2% |
$15k–$25k
26.3%
$25k–$35k
21.1%
$50k–$75k
36.8%
$200k+
15.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $15k–$25k | 26.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 21.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 36.8% |
| $200k+ | 15.8% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
33.3%
$100k–$150k
11.1%
$300k–$500k
33.3%
$500k–$1M
22.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 47.4% |
| Renter occupied | 52.6% |
| Vacant | 60.4% |
| Single-family detached | 62.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 37.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.78 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 37.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 10.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 27.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 54.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 15.8% |
| 3 or more | 42.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 15.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 42.1% |
| Wood | 42.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8 | 42.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 6 | 31.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5 | 26.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5 | 26.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 9 | 47.4% |
| Average household size | 2.32 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 0.0% | 41.7% |
| Married | 62.5% | 58.3% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 37.5% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
32.1%
Some college, no degree
39.3%
Associate's degree
7.1%
Bachelor's degree
21.4%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 21.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 11 | 100.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
29.4%
Construction
29.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
29.4%
Information
11.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 23.5% |
| Service | 29.4% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 47.1% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 58.8% |
| Government | 11.8% |
| Self-employed | 29.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 100.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
47.7%
Under 18 years
100.0%
18 and over
17.9%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
100.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 31.6% |
| Retirement income | 15.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.5% |
| High blood pressure | 35.2% |
| High cholesterol | 36.6% |
| Diabetes | 11.6% |
| Heart disease | 6.9% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 8.7% |
| Arthritis | 27.1% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.0% |
| Cancer | 7.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.6% |
| Binge drinking | 20.1% |
| No physical activity | 24.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.1% |
| Depression | 17.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.8% |
| Poor mental health | 11.8% |
| Poor physical health | 10.0% |
| No health insurance | 12.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.1% |
| Visited dentist | 64.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.3% |
| Teeth loss | 11.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 36.4% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 29.4% |
| 65 and over | 100.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 63.6% |
| Public insurance | 25.0% |
| No insurance | 22.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 31.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 39 | 88.6% |
| 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) | 44 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 44 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 28 | 63.6% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 26 | 59.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2 | 4.5% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.2% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 69220
What city is ZIP code 69220 in?
ZIP code 69220 is primarily assigned to Sparks, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 69220 in?
ZIP code 69220 falls within Cherry County, Nebraska.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 69220?
48% of residents in ZIP code 69220 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 69220 family-oriented?
36% of residents in ZIP code 69220 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
What is the population of ZIP code 69220?
ZIP code 69220 has an estimated population of 44 residents.
What timezone is ZIP code 69220 in?
ZIP code 69220 observes the MST timezone.