69169 ZIP Code — Wallace, NE

Lincoln County, Nebraska

ZIP code 69169 is located in Wallace, Nebraska, within Lincoln County. It covers approximately 210.32 square miles and serves a population of 504 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 308.

About ZIP code 69169

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $113,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 60%.

The gap between median ($47,708) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 15 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

504

population

210.32

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

69169 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 69169

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 69169. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wallace	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

69134 Elsie (9.5 mi) 69150 Madrid (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	504
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	111

Geography
Land area	210.32 sq mi
Water area	0.23 sq mi
Latitude	40.8489
Longitude	-101.1806
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	54.7%	42.2%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	22.1%	35.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	18.4%	20.2%	22.0%
Over $200k	4.9%	2.6%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

504

Population

People per sq mi

45.3

Median age

$47,708

Median household income

$41,443

Per capita income

$113,800

Median home value

$534

Median monthly rent

59.8%

Home ownership

7.4%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

199

Housing units

26.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	93	18.5%
18 and over	411	81.5%
65 and over	130	25.8%
Median age	45.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.6%

Hispanic or Latino 6.8%

Other race 4.4%

Two or more races 2.8%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	463	85.6%
Hispanic or Latino	37	6.8%
Other race	24	4.4%
Two or more races	15	2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	2	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.7%	42.2%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	22.1%	35.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	18.4%	20.2%	22.0%
Over $200k	4.9%	2.6%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.1%

$10k–$15k 2.7%

$15k–$25k 4.7%

$25k–$35k 9.4%

$35k–$50k 34.4%

$50k–$75k 16.8%

$75k–$100k 6.3%

$100k–$150k 13.3%

$150k–$200k 3.5%

$200k+ 5.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.1%
$10k–$15k	2.7%
$15k–$25k	4.7%
$25k–$35k	9.4%
$35k–$50k	34.4%
$50k–$75k	16.8%
$75k–$100k	6.3%
$100k–$150k	13.3%
$150k–$200k	3.5%
$200k+	5.9%
Median income	$47,708

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.8%

$50k–$100k 32.0%

$100k–$150k 23.5%

$150k–$200k 15.7%

$200k–$300k 11.8%

$300k–$500k 6.5%

$500k–$1M 2.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$113,800
Median rent / month	$534
Owner occupied	59.8%
Renter occupied	40.2%
Vacant	15.2%
Single-family detached	86.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.3%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.34

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.6%
2000–2009	3.6%
1990–1999	31.8%
1980–1989	6.3%
1970–1979	9.6%
1960–1969	9.6%
1950–1959	8.6%
1940–1949	4.0%
1939 or earlier	23.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.0%
1 bedroom	4.3%
2 bedrooms	25.8%
3 bedrooms	46.7%
4 bedrooms	13.2%
5+ bedrooms	7.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	12.5%
2 vehicles	48.4%
3 or more	39.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.7%
Electricity	47.3%
Propane / LP gas	48.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	122	47.7%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	105	41.0%
Female householder, no spouse	29	11.3%
Households with children under 18	64	25.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	81	31.6%
Average household size	1.97

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	12.0%	12.2%
Married	49.6%	75.6%
Separated	1.2%	0.0%
Widowed	2.8%	8.3%
Divorced	34.4%	3.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.6%

Some HS, no diploma 3.1%

HS graduate 22.4%

Some college, no degree 34.5%

Associate's degree 10.8%

Bachelor's degree 22.9%

Graduate / professional 3.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.3%
Bachelor's or higher	26.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	4.7%
Kindergarten	3	3.5%
Elementary school	43	50.0%
High school	29	33.7%
College / grad school	7	8.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 32.9%

Education & healthcare 21.7%

Agriculture & mining 14.0%

Retail trade 6.2%

Transportation & utilities 6.2%

Finance & real estate 4.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.3%

Wholesale trade 3.9%

Professional & management 3.9%

Public administration 1.2%

Manufacturing 0.8%

Other services 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.3%
Service	7.4%
Sales & office	10.5%
Natural resources & construction	15.5%
Production & transportation	38.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.4%
Government	13.2%
Self-employed	10.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.3%
Carpool	4.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.6%
Work from home	8.9%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.2

Poverty

All people 7.4%

Under 18 years 15.4%

18 and over 5.6%

Married-couple families 5.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.4%
Retirement income	43.4%
Supplemental Security	5.9%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.9%
High blood pressure	31.1%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	7.7%
Arthritis	25.8%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	5.3%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.9%
Binge drinking	19.0%
No physical activity	20.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.7%
Depression	16.9%
Fair or poor health	10.3%
Poor mental health	10.1%
Poor physical health	8.3%
No health insurance	12.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.7%
Visited dentist	68.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	8.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	39	9.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	7.1%
65 and over	26.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.8%
Public insurance	36.7%
No insurance	2.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	478	94.8%
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)	487	96.6%
Born in same state	474	94.0%
Born in different state	374	74.2%
Foreign born	13	2.6%
Naturalized citizen	17	3.4%
Not a US citizen	7	41.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	22	4.4%
French	21	4.2%
Arab	21	4.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	12	2.4%
English	5	1%
Dutch	2	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	50.8%
Internet access	94.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 69169

What city is ZIP code 69169 in?

ZIP code 69169 is primarily assigned to Wallace, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 69169 in?

ZIP code 69169 falls within Lincoln County, Nebraska.

Does ZIP code 69169 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 69169 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 69169?

The median home value in ZIP code 69169 is $113,800.

Does ZIP code 69169 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 69169 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 69169?

ZIP code 69169 has an estimated population of 504 residents, with a density of 2 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 69169 in?

ZIP code 69169 observes the CST timezone.