69168 ZIP Code — Venango, NE

Perkins County, Nebraska

ZIP code 69168 is located in Venango, Nebraska, within Perkins County. It covers approximately 147.33 square miles and serves a population of 229 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 308.

About ZIP code 69168

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 $74,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $74,250. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 69168 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

229

population

147.33

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

69168 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 69168

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 69168. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Venango	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

69140 Grant (12 mi) 80737 Julesburg (13.8 mi) 80721 Amherst (16.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	229
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	135

Geography
Land area	147.33 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.8507
Longitude	-101.9353
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
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	34.4%	41.1%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	42.2%	32.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	12.2%	23.1%	22.0%
Over $200k	11.1%	3.1%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

229

Population

People per sq mi

44.6

Median age

$74,250

Median household income

$38,908

Per capita income

$74,300

Median home value

$890

Median monthly rent

85.4%

Home ownership

4.4%

Poverty rate

7.1%

Unemployment

101

Housing units

32.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	44	19.2%
18 and over	185	80.8%
65 and over	70	30.6%
Median age	44.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.8%

Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

Other race 3.8%

Two or more races 1.3%

Group	Count	%
White	217	90.8%
Hispanic or Latino	10	4.2%
Other race	9	3.8%
Two or more races	3	1.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.4%	41.1%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	42.2%	32.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	12.2%	23.1%	22.0%
Over $200k	11.1%	3.1%	5.2%

Under $10k 1.1%

$10k–$15k 9.0%

$15k–$25k 6.7%

$25k–$35k 3.4%

$35k–$50k 5.6%

$50k–$75k 25.8%

$75k–$100k 11.2%

$100k–$150k 27.0%

$150k–$200k 2.2%

$200k+ 7.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.1%
$10k–$15k	9.0%
$15k–$25k	6.7%
$25k–$35k	3.4%
$35k–$50k	5.6%
$50k–$75k	25.8%
$75k–$100k	11.2%
$100k–$150k	27.0%
$150k–$200k	2.2%
$200k+	7.9%
Median income	$74,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.3%

$50k–$100k 40.8%

$100k–$150k 13.2%

$150k–$200k 3.9%

$200k–$300k 15.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$74,300
Median rent / month	$890
Owner occupied	85.4%
Renter occupied	14.6%
Vacant	21.9%
Single-family detached	97.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.9%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	14.0%
1970–1979	16.7%
1960–1969	4.4%
1950–1959	7.9%
1940–1949	20.2%
1939 or earlier	36.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.3%
2 bedrooms	32.5%
3 bedrooms	36.0%
4 bedrooms	15.8%
5+ bedrooms	10.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	23.6%
2 vehicles	39.3%
3 or more	37.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	66.3%
Electricity	12.4%
Propane / LP gas	13.5%
Fuel oil	7.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	58	65.2%
Cohabiting couple	8	9.0%
Male householder, no spouse	8	9.0%
Female householder, no spouse	15	16.9%
Households with children under 18	22	24.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	44	49.4%
Average household size	2.57

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.7%	17.2%
Married	58.8%	57.0%
Separated	0.0%	1.1%
Widowed	3.1%	8.6%
Divorced	14.4%	16.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 5.0%

HS graduate 28.3%

Some college, no degree 25.8%

Associate's degree 8.8%

Bachelor's degree 28.9%

Graduate / professional 3.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.0%
Bachelor's or higher	32.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	19.5%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	15	36.6%
High school	12	29.3%
College / grad school	6	14.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 25.3%

Education & healthcare 18.7%

Construction 12.1%

Agriculture & mining 11.0%

Transportation & utilities 11.0%

Wholesale trade 8.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.8%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Other services 2.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.5%
Service	14.3%
Sales & office	26.4%
Natural resources & construction	19.8%
Production & transportation	12.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.8%
Government	17.6%
Self-employed	6.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.9%
Carpool	18.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.2%
Work from home	3.4%
Other means	4.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.2

Poverty

All people 4.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 5.4%

Married-couple families 3.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.9%
Retirement income	31.5%
Supplemental Security	4.5%
Cash public assistance	4.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.1%
High blood pressure	37.4%
High cholesterol	35.2%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	8.1%
Arthritis	27.6%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	6.4%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.6%
Binge drinking	18.3%
No physical activity	23.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	25.4%
Depression	15.5%
Fair or poor health	11.9%
Poor mental health	10.5%
Poor physical health	9.3%
No health insurance	12.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.9%
Visited dentist	65.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	11.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	27	14.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	6.1%
65 and over	42.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.3%
Public insurance	39.3%
No insurance	3.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	208	90.8%
Spanish	6	2.9%
Other Indo-European	6	2.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	229	100.0%
Born in same state	229	100.0%
Born in different state	112	48.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	53	23.1%
French	37	16.2%
Arab	30	13.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	16	7%
English	1	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.9%
Internet access	98.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 69168

What city is ZIP code 69168 in?

ZIP code 69168 is primarily assigned to Venango, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 69168 in?

ZIP code 69168 falls within Chase County, Nebraska.

Does ZIP code 69168 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 69168 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 69168 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 69168 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 69168 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 69168 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 69168 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 69168 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 69168 in?

ZIP code 69168 observes the MST timezone.