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Hitchcock County
Trenton, NE
69044
69044 ZIP Code — Trenton, NE
Hitchcock County, Nebraska
ZIP code 69044 is located in
Trenton ,
Nebraska ,
within Hitchcock County .
It covers approximately 189.59 square miles and serves a population of
621 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 308 .
About ZIP code 69044
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $86,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.
The gap between median ($46,905) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 52% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.
Overall, ZIP code 69044 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
621
Population density
3 / sq mi
State FIPS
31
County FIPS
087
Geography
Land area
189.59 sq mi
Water area
7.95 sq mi
Latitude
40.1335
Longitude
-101.0411
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
308
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
53.6%
54.3%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
34.2%
31.2%
33.4%
$100k – $200k
7.2%
10.3%
22.0%
Over $200k
4.9%
4.2%
5.2%
Demographics & statistics
$46,905
Median household income
15.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 125 20.1% 18 and over 496 79.9% 65 and over 200 32.2% Median age 52.9 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.3%
Group Count % White 608 96.2% Hispanic or Latino 11 1.7% Two or more races 11 1.7% Black or African American 2 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
53.6%
54.3%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
34.2%
31.2%
33.4%
$100k – $200k
7.2%
10.3%
22.0%
Over $200k
4.9%
4.2%
5.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.3% $10k–$15k 7.8% $15k–$25k 18.9% $25k–$35k 11.1% $35k–$50k 15.6% $50k–$75k 4.4% $75k–$100k 19.6% $100k–$150k 13.0% $150k–$200k 0.7% $200k+ 5.6% Median income $46,905
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $86,500 Median rent / month $613 Owner occupied 72.2% Renter occupied 27.8% Vacant 52.8% Single-family detached 63.8% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 31.3% Median rooms 5.1 Avg household size (owned) 2.41
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 2.1% 2000–2009 0.5% 1990–1999 13.6% 1980–1989 8.9% 1970–1979 23.8% 1960–1969 3.0% 1950–1959 12.6% 1940–1949 7.3% 1939 or earlier 28.1%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.7% 1 bedroom 10.3% 2 bedrooms 34.6% 3 bedrooms 44.6% 4 bedrooms 6.6% 5+ bedrooms 2.1%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.8% 1 vehicle 23.0% 2 vehicles 33.7% 3 or more 38.5%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 1.9% Electricity 28.1% Propane / LP gas 58.9% Fuel oil 1.1% Wood 7.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 100 37.0% Cohabiting couple 15 5.6% Male householder, no spouse 85 31.5% Female householder, no spouse 70 25.9% Households with children under 18 54 20.0% Households with seniors (65+) 123 45.6% Average household size 2.17
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 37.0% 14.2% Married 36.6% 48.4% Separated 2.4% 1.6% Widowed 7.2% 22.4% Divorced 16.8% 13.4%
Education
Some college, no degree
21.2%
Graduate / professional
4.1%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 91.2% Bachelor's or higher 15.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 7 5.7% Kindergarten 2 1.6% Elementary school 43 35.2% High school 62 50.8% College / grad school 8 6.6%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.5%
Public administration
11.3%
Agriculture & mining
10.1%
Transportation & utilities
6.9%
Finance & real estate
4.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
1.6%
Professional & management
0.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 42.1% Service 14.2% Sales & office 19.4% Natural resources & construction 6.1% Production & transportation 18.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 63.2% Government 28.7% Self-employed 8.1% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 79.7% Carpool 12.2% Public transit 0.0% Walk 1.6% Work from home 3.7% Other means 2.8% Avg commute (minutes) 23.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
11.0%
Female-led households
15.2%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 51.9% Retirement income 21.5% Supplemental Security 2.2% Cash public assistance 0.7% Food stamps / SNAP 8.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.5% High blood pressure 38.6% High cholesterol 38.1% Diabetes 12.0% Heart disease 8.4% Stroke 3.8% Asthma 8.5% Arthritis 31.7% Kidney disease 3.5% Pulmonary disease 7.6% Cancer 9.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 17.0% Binge drinking 18.0% No physical activity 25.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 28.3% Depression 17.0% Fair or poor health 13.7% Poor mental health 11.1% Poor physical health 10.4% No health insurance 13.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 73.0% Visited dentist 66.2% Cholesterol screening 89.8% Teeth loss 12.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 44 8.9%
Disability % Any disability 24.1% Under 18 3.2% 18–64 years 16.6% 65 and over 52.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 66.3% Public insurance 45.8% No insurance 8.9% Uninsured under 19 2.3%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 601 96.8% Spanish 10 1.7% Other Indo-European 10 1.7% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 616 99.2% Born in same state 616 99.2% Born in different state 419 67.5% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 5 0.8% Not a US citizen 3 60.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 78 12.6% Italian 54 8.7% Arab 21 3.4%
Ancestry Count % Polish 18 2.9% English 12 1.9% Dutch 4 0.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 43.5% Internet access 84.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 69044
What city is ZIP code 69044 in?
ZIP code 69044 is primarily assigned to Trenton, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 69044 in?
ZIP code 69044 falls within Hitchcock County, Nebraska.
Does ZIP code 69044 have an older population?
32% of residents in ZIP code 69044 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 69044 have a large retiree population?
52% of households in ZIP code 69044 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 69044?
The median home value in ZIP code 69044 is $86,500.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 69044?
The median household income in ZIP code 69044 is $46,905, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 69044 in?
ZIP code 69044 observes the CST timezone.
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