69165 ZIP Code — Sutherland, NE

Lincoln County, Nebraska

ZIP code 69165 is located in Sutherland, Nebraska, within Lincoln County. It covers approximately 510.91 square miles and serves a population of 1,781 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 308.

About ZIP code 69165

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 $187,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $82,900. The poverty rate of 6% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

1,781

population

510.91

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

69165 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 69165

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 69165. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sutherland	Acceptable
Sutherland	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

69155 Paxton (10.3 mi) 69144 Keystone (15.4 mi) 69143 Hershey (18.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,781
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	111

Geography
Land area	510.91 sq mi
Water area	5.38 sq mi
Latitude	41.3354
Longitude	-101.3255
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	28.9%	42.2%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	36.3%	35.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	30.9%	20.2%	22.0%
Over $200k	3.9%	2.6%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,781

Population

People per sq mi

43.4

Median age

$82,900

Median household income

$40,355

Per capita income

$187,300

Median home value

$843

Median monthly rent

72.0%

Home ownership

5.9%

Poverty rate

2.2%

Unemployment

629

Housing units

20.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

111

35–44

123

112

45–54

124

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	354	19.9%
18 and over	1,427	80.1%
65 and over	378	21.2%
Median age	43.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

Two or more races 1.3%

Other race 1%

Asian 0.8%

Black or African American 0.5%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,710	94.2%
Hispanic or Latino	35	1.9%
Two or more races	23	1.3%
Other race	18	1%
Asian	14	0.8%
Black or African American	9	0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	4	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.9%	42.2%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	36.3%	35.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	30.9%	20.2%	22.0%
Over $200k	3.9%	2.6%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.5%

$10k–$15k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 5.9%

$25k–$35k 8.1%

$35k–$50k 9.5%

$50k–$75k 15.5%

$75k–$100k 13.0%

$100k–$150k 23.0%

$150k–$200k 7.2%

$200k+ 11.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.5%
$10k–$15k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	5.9%
$25k–$35k	8.1%
$35k–$50k	9.5%
$50k–$75k	15.5%
$75k–$100k	13.0%
$100k–$150k	23.0%
$150k–$200k	7.2%
$200k+	11.4%
Median income	$82,900

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.6%

$50k–$100k 11.4%

$100k–$150k 12.5%

$150k–$200k 20.6%

$200k–$300k 27.5%

$300k–$500k 15.7%

$500k–$1M 1.0%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$187,300
Median rent / month	$843
Owner occupied	72.0%
Renter occupied	28.0%
Vacant	14.4%
Single-family detached	81.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.3%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.60

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.5%
2000–2009	12.7%
1990–1999	15.4%
1980–1989	5.1%
1970–1979	20.1%
1960–1969	7.0%
1950–1959	5.2%
1940–1949	9.4%
1939 or earlier	20.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	6.0%
2 bedrooms	19.1%
3 bedrooms	38.9%
4 bedrooms	23.7%
5+ bedrooms	11.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.1%
1 vehicle	22.3%
2 vehicles	27.8%
3 or more	47.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	50.0%
Electricity	31.4%
Propane / LP gas	16.7%
Wood	2.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	407	57.5%
Cohabiting couple	49	6.9%
Male householder, no spouse	124	17.5%
Female householder, no spouse	128	18.1%
Households with children under 18	202	28.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	243	34.3%
Average household size	2.47

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.5%	22.9%
Married	56.3%	56.2%
Separated	2.0%	0.0%
Widowed	6.8%	11.8%
Divorced	7.4%	9.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 5.7%

HS graduate 27.3%

Some college, no degree 25.8%

Associate's degree 19.2%

Bachelor's degree 12.6%

Graduate / professional 8.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.8%
Bachelor's or higher	20.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	22	4.8%
Kindergarten	11	2.4%
Elementary school	149	32.3%
High school	152	32.9%
College / grad school	128	27.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.4%

Transportation & utilities 16.9%

Agriculture & mining 11.1%

Retail trade 10.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.4%

Manufacturing 5.8%

Public administration 5.1%

Wholesale trade 4.8%

Finance & real estate 4.2%

Other services 3.8%

Professional & management 3.5%

Construction 2.3%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.5%
Service	13.3%
Sales & office	17.0%
Natural resources & construction	10.4%
Production & transportation	16.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.7%
Government	20.6%
Self-employed	10.3%
Unpaid family workers	1.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.2%
Carpool	6.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	4.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.4

Poverty

All people 5.9%

Under 18 years 5.8%

18 and over 5.9%

Married-couple families 3.2%

Female-led households 5.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.8%
Retirement income	15.1%
Supplemental Security	4.5%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.0%
High blood pressure	31.1%
High cholesterol	32.5%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	8.0%
Arthritis	26.5%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	5.8%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.3%
Binge drinking	19.7%
No physical activity	21.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.3%
Depression	18.1%
Fair or poor health	11.1%
Poor mental health	10.9%
Poor physical health	8.9%
No health insurance	13.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.1%
Visited dentist	65.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	10.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	137	9.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.9%
Under 18	1.4%
18–64 years	7.9%
65 and over	34.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	81.3%
Public insurance	26.3%
No insurance	7.2%
Uninsured under 19	5.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,706	95.8%
Spanish	18	1.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	7	0.4%
Other languages	11	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,757	98.7%
Born in same state	1,752	98.4%
Born in different state	1,397	78.4%
Foreign born	5	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	24	1.3%
Not a US citizen	4	16.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	243	13.6%
French	213	12%
Arab	119	6.7%
Polish	99	5.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	67	3.8%
English	31	1.7%
German	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.8%
Internet access	92.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 69165

What city is ZIP code 69165 in?

ZIP code 69165 is primarily assigned to Sutherland, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 69165 in?

ZIP code 69165 falls within Lincoln County, Nebraska.

Does ZIP code 69165 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 69165 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 69165 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 69165 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 69165?

The median home value in ZIP code 69165 is $187,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 69165?

ZIP code 69165 has an estimated population of 1,781 residents, with a density of 3 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 69165 in?

ZIP code 69165 observes the CST timezone.