69043 ZIP Code — Stratton, NE

Hitchcock County, Nebraska

ZIP code 69043 is located in Stratton, Nebraska, within Hitchcock County. It covers approximately 194.37 square miles and serves a population of 463 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 308.

About ZIP code 69043

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 $60,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $42,083. 57% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 69043 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

463
population
194.37
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
69043 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 69043

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City Status
Stratton Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
69037 Max (8.2 mi) 69044 Trenton (10.7 mi) 69040 Palisade (15 mi) 69021 Benkelman (16.4 mi) 69024 Culbertson (19.5 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 463
Population density 2 / sq mi
State FIPS 31
County FIPS 087
Geography
Land area 194.37 sq mi
Water area 0.54 sq mi
Latitude 40.1626
Longitude -101.2397
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 67.1% 54.3% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 22.4% 31.2% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 9.5% 10.3% 22.0%
Over $200k 1.0% 4.2% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

463
Population
2
People per sq mi
55.6
Median age
$42,083
Median household income
$28,499
Per capita income
$60,400
Median home value
$600
Median monthly rent
84.3%
Home ownership
12.1%
Poverty rate
1.1%
Unemployment
213
Housing units
22.3%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
12
Under 5
14
15
5–9
16
13
10–14
14
5
15–19
6
2
20–24
2
29
25–34
32
21
35–44
22
10
45–54
11
11
55–59
11
35
60–64
37
48
65–74
52
12
75–84
12
10
85+
11
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 189019.4%
18 and over37380.6%
65 and over14531.3%
Median age55.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Other race 1.9%
Two or more races 1.1%
Asian 0.6%
GroupCount%
White44694.5%
Hispanic or Latino91.9%
Other race91.9%
Two or more races51.1%
Asian30.6%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 67.1% 54.3% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 22.4% 31.2% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 9.5% 10.3% 22.0%
Over $200k 1.0% 4.2% 5.2%
Under $10k 7.4%
$10k–$15k 2.8%
$15k–$25k 13.8%
$25k–$35k 19.4%
$35k–$50k 12.4%
$50k–$75k 16.6%
$75k–$100k 7.8%
$100k–$150k 15.2%
$150k–$200k 1.8%
$200k+ 2.8%
Range% of households
Under $10k7.4%
$10k–$15k2.8%
$15k–$25k13.8%
$25k–$35k19.4%
$35k–$50k12.4%
$50k–$75k16.6%
$75k–$100k7.8%
$100k–$150k15.2%
$150k–$200k1.8%
$200k+2.8%
Median income$42,083

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 44.8%
$50k–$100k 21.3%
$100k–$150k 14.8%
$150k–$200k 6.6%
$200k–$300k 10.4%
$1M+ 2.2%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$60,400
Median rent / month$600
Owner occupied84.3%
Renter occupied15.7%
Vacant12.1%
Single-family detached93.5%
Large apartment buildings0.8%
Mobile homes3.2%
Median rooms5.9
Avg household size (owned)2.19

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.0%
2000–20090.8%
1990–19991.6%
1980–19896.1%
1970–19795.7%
1960–19699.3%
1950–195910.5%
1940–194920.2%
1939 or earlier45.7%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom6.5%
2 bedrooms35.6%
3 bedrooms30.4%
4 bedrooms25.1%
5+ bedrooms2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.8%
1 vehicle27.2%
2 vehicles37.8%
3 or more32.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity24.9%
Propane / LP gas52.1%
Fuel oil3.7%
Wood13.8%
No fuel used1.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family9945.6%
Cohabiting couple41.8%
Male householder, no spouse6128.1%
Female householder, no spouse5324.4%
Households with children under 184219.4%
Households with seniors (65+)9845.2%
Average household size2.13

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married25.3%13.2%
Married55.5%56.9%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed1.1%13.7%
Divorced18.1%16.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%
Some HS, no diploma 3.6%
HS graduate 31.9%
Some college, no degree 31.3%
Associate's degree 9.6%
Bachelor's degree 16.8%
Graduate / professional 5.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher95.1%
Bachelor's or higher22.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool1517.4%
Kindergarten55.8%
Elementary school3743.0%
High school1315.1%
College / grad school1618.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 21.8%
Education & healthcare 17.3%
Retail trade 12.3%
Transportation & utilities 11.7%
Construction 7.8%
Public administration 7.3%
Arts, food & hospitality 6.1%
Finance & real estate 5.0%
Other services 5.0%
Professional & management 3.4%
Wholesale trade 2.2%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts38.5%
Service15.1%
Sales & office18.4%
Natural resources & construction15.1%
Production & transportation12.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector57.5%
Government24.6%
Self-employed17.3%
Unpaid family workers0.6%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone78.1%
Carpool9.6%
Public transit0.0%
Walk5.1%
Work from home6.7%
Other means0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)16.8

Poverty

All people 12.1%
Under 18 years 8.9%
18 and over 12.9%
Married-couple families 1.0%
Female-led households 36.4%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security56.7%
Retirement income18.4%
Supplemental Security7.8%
Cash public assistance1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP8.3%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity37.2%
High blood pressure40.4%
High cholesterol39.4%
Diabetes12.7%
Heart disease9.4%
Stroke4.2%
Asthma8.4%
Arthritis33.2%
Kidney disease3.8%
Pulmonary disease7.9%
Cancer9.6%
Behavior / access%
Smoking16.8%
Binge drinking17.1%
No physical activity25.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep28.2%
Depression16.6%
Fair or poor health14.3%
Poor mental health10.8%
Poor physical health10.9%
No health insurance12.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)74.0%
Visited dentist66.2%
Cholesterol screening90.8%
Teeth loss12.7%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans256.7%
Disability%
Any disability25.1%
Under 184.4%
18–64 years24.1%
65 and over39.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance63.9%
Public insurance48.8%
No insurance9.1%
Uninsured under 1914.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only43794.4%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)45898.9%
Born in same state45898.9%
Born in different state30064.8%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen51.1%
Not a US citizen480.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian7416%
Arab5511.9%
French337.1%
Dutch337.1%
AncestryCount%
English61.3%
Irish51.1%
German40.9%
Polish20.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access46.9%
Internet access84.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 69043

What city is ZIP code 69043 in?

ZIP code 69043 is primarily assigned to Stratton, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 69043 in?

ZIP code 69043 falls within Hitchcock County, Nebraska.

Does ZIP code 69043 have a large retiree population?

57% of households in ZIP code 69043 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 69043 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 69043 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 69043 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 69043 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 69043?

The median home value in ZIP code 69043 is $60,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 69043 in?

ZIP code 69043 observes the CST timezone.

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