69201 ZIP Code — Valentine, NE
Cherry County, Nebraska
ZIP code 69201 is located in Valentine, Nebraska, within Cherry County. It covers approximately 1,605.64 square miles and serves a population of 3,912 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.
About ZIP code 69201
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 $144,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 55%.
Median household income is $59,265. 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 12 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
3,912
population
1,605.64
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
69201 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 69201
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 69201. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Valentine | Acceptable |
| Valentine | Preferred |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 3,912 |
| Population density | 3,912 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 31 |
| County FIPS | 031 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 1,605.64 sq mi |
| Water area | 23.11 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.5427 |
| Longitude | -100.7675 |
| 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 | 47.7% | 47.5% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.4% | 34.1% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 13.2% | 14.0% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 1.7% | 4.3% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
3,912
Population
3,912
People per sq mi
38.7
Median age
$59,265
Median household income
$27,812
Per capita income
$144,700
Median home value
$834
Median monthly rent
54.8%
Home ownership
13.5%
Poverty rate
0.4%
Unemployment
1,385
Housing units
24.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
126
Under 5
121
147
5–9
143
119
10–14
115
156
15–19
151
103
20–24
100
235
25–34
227
224
35–44
216
175
45–54
169
127
55–59
122
177
60–64
171
176
65–74
170
110
75–84
106
115
85+
111
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 977 | 25.0% |
| 18 and over | 2,935 | 75.0% |
| 65 and over | 788 | 20.1% |
| Median age | 38.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
72.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
10.8%
Two or more races
9.4%
Hispanic or Latino
3.4%
Asian
1.8%
Other race
1.7%
Black or African American
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,941 | 72.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 436 | 10.8% |
| Two or more races | 379 | 9.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 138 | 3.4% |
| Asian | 72 | 1.8% |
| Other race | 68 | 1.7% |
| Black or African American | 16 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 47.7% | 47.5% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.4% | 34.1% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 13.2% | 14.0% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 1.7% | 4.3% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
4.4%
$10k–$15k
4.6%
$15k–$25k
7.3%
$25k–$35k
8.1%
$35k–$50k
17.0%
$50k–$75k
25.9%
$75k–$100k
9.5%
$100k–$150k
19.0%
$150k–$200k
3.5%
$200k+
0.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 17.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 25.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.5% |
| $200k+ | 0.7% |
| Median income | $59,265 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
13.9%
$50k–$100k
14.2%
$100k–$150k
22.9%
$150k–$200k
18.2%
$200k–$300k
14.4%
$300k–$500k
14.1%
$500k–$1M
2.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $144,700 |
| Median rent / month | $834 |
| Owner occupied | 54.8% |
| Renter occupied | 45.2% |
| Vacant | 26.9% |
| Single-family detached | 74.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.9% |
| Mobile homes | 4.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.45 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 15.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 17.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 18.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 40.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 10.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.8% |
| 3 or more | 30.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 7.2% |
| Electricity | 58.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 27.4% |
| Fuel oil | 2.1% |
| Wood | 1.1% |
| No fuel used | 1.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 777 | 51.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 52 | 3.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 280 | 18.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 403 | 26.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 443 | 29.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 532 | 35.2% |
| Average household size | 2.55 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 28.4% | 29.9% |
| Married | 50.9% | 54.4% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 12.1% |
| Divorced | 16.0% | 3.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.6%
Some HS, no diploma
1.9%
HS graduate
37.5%
Some college, no degree
24.2%
Associate's degree
11.9%
Bachelor's degree
16.8%
Graduate / professional
7.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 97.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 24.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 95 | 9.3% |
| Kindergarten | 102 | 10.0% |
| Elementary school | 405 | 39.7% |
| High school | 286 | 28.0% |
| College / grad school | 133 | 13.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
13.5%
Construction
11.4%
Retail trade
10.4%
Agriculture & mining
7.9%
Public administration
7.8%
Professional & management
6.7%
Finance & real estate
3.8%
Manufacturing
3.4%
Transportation & utilities
2.5%
Other services
2.2%
Wholesale trade
2.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 29.0% |
| Service | 26.4% |
| Sales & office | 18.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 14.2% |
| Production & transportation | 11.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 66.0% |
| Government | 22.0% |
| Self-employed | 11.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.5% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.0% |
| Carpool | 12.6% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 2.5% |
| Work from home | 7.4% |
| Other means | 2.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 12.4 |
Poverty
All people
13.5%
Under 18 years
24.5%
18 and over
9.8%
Married-couple families
4.0%
Female-led households
32.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 33.5% |
| Retirement income | 15.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.6% |
| High blood pressure | 35.5% |
| High cholesterol | 36.0% |
| Diabetes | 11.7% |
| Heart disease | 7.8% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Asthma | 8.6% |
| Arthritis | 27.9% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.2% |
| Cancer | 8.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.1% |
| Binge drinking | 18.7% |
| No physical activity | 26.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.1% |
| Depression | 16.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.5% |
| Poor mental health | 11.7% |
| Poor physical health | 10.2% |
| No health insurance | 13.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.9% |
| Visited dentist | 63.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.9% |
| Teeth loss | 12.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 198 | 6.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.3% |
| Under 18 | 1.2% |
| 18–64 years | 8.5% |
| 65 and over | 36.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 61.3% |
| Public insurance | 41.4% |
| No insurance | 8.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 9.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 3,665 | 93.7% |
| 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) | 3,788 | 96.8% |
| Born in same state | 3,788 | 96.8% |
| Born in different state | 2,589 | 66.2% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 124 | 3.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 97 | 78.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 513 | 13.1% |
| French | 372 | 9.5% |
| Polish | 173 | 4.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 171 | 4.4% |
| English | 29 | 0.7% |
| Dutch | 28 | 0.7% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.7% |
| Internet access | 90.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 69201
What city is ZIP code 69201 in?
ZIP code 69201 is primarily assigned to Valentine, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 69201 in?
ZIP code 69201 falls within Cherry County, Nebraska.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 69201?
The median home value in ZIP code 69201 is $144,700.
What is the population of ZIP code 69201?
ZIP code 69201 has an estimated population of 3,912 residents, with a density of 2 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 69201?
The median household income in ZIP code 69201 is $59,265, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 69201 in?
ZIP code 69201 observes the MST timezone.