69045 ZIP Code — Wauneta, NE

Chase County, Nebraska

ZIP code 69045 is located in Wauneta, Nebraska, within Chase County. It covers approximately 328.17 square miles and serves a population of 797 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 308.

About ZIP code 69045

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 $89,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.

Median household income is $52,411. 49% 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 15 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 69045 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

797
population
328.17
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
69045 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 69045

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City Status
Wauneta Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
69027 Enders (6.1 mi) 69033 Imperial (14.7 mi) 69040 Palisade (18.1 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 797
Population density 2 / sq mi
State FIPS 31
County FIPS 029
Geography
Land area 328.17 sq mi
Water area 0.14 sq mi
Latitude 40.5245
Longitude -101.4431
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 51.6% 43.1% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 37.1% 38.5% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 10.6% 12.8% 22.0%
Over $200k 0.7% 5.7% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

797
Population
2
People per sq mi
54.6
Median age
$52,411
Median household income
$27,530
Per capita income
$89,100
Median home value
$660
Median monthly rent
65.4%
Home ownership
10.7%
Poverty rate
4.5%
Unemployment
318
Housing units
16.1%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
17
Under 5
16
31
5–9
30
23
10–14
22
15
15–19
14
17
20–24
16
33
25–34
33
33
35–44
33
38
45–54
37
20
55–59
19
25
60–64
25
82
65–74
81
43
75–84
42
26
85+
26
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1816220.3%
18 and over63579.7%
65 and over30037.6%
Median age54.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92%
Two or more races 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3%
Black or African American 1.5%
Other race 0.2%
GroupCount%
White75692%
Two or more races273.3%
Hispanic or Latino253%
Black or African American121.5%
Other race20.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 51.6% 43.1% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 37.1% 38.5% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 10.6% 12.8% 22.0%
Over $200k 0.7% 5.7% 5.2%
Under $10k 6.2%
$10k–$15k 4.2%
$15k–$25k 12.7%
$25k–$35k 9.6%
$35k–$50k 13.5%
$50k–$75k 28.7%
$75k–$100k 11.8%
$100k–$150k 8.2%
$150k–$200k 3.9%
$200k+ 1.1%
Range% of households
Under $10k6.2%
$10k–$15k4.2%
$15k–$25k12.7%
$25k–$35k9.6%
$35k–$50k13.5%
$50k–$75k28.7%
$75k–$100k11.8%
$100k–$150k8.2%
$150k–$200k3.9%
$200k+1.1%
Median income$52,411

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.7%
$50k–$100k 30.6%
$100k–$150k 21.6%
$150k–$200k 12.5%
$200k–$300k 3.0%
$300k–$500k 3.0%
$500k–$1M 2.2%
$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$89,100
Median rent / month$660
Owner occupied65.4%
Renter occupied34.6%
Vacant19.5%
Single-family detached93.4%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes6.6%
Median rooms6.1
Avg household size (owned)2.34

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.2%
2000–20090.7%
1990–19990.7%
1980–19897.3%
1970–197914.7%
1960–19694.5%
1950–19595.0%
1940–194916.8%
1939 or earlier50.1%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom13.2%
2 bedrooms30.8%
3 bedrooms26.8%
4 bedrooms25.6%
5+ bedrooms3.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle3.1%
1 vehicle27.3%
2 vehicles37.5%
3 or more32.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas3.1%
Electricity34.9%
Propane / LP gas53.8%
Fuel oil1.4%
Wood2.8%
No fuel used0.6%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family20658.0%
Cohabiting couple174.8%
Male householder, no spouse6718.9%
Female householder, no spouse6518.3%
Households with children under 186117.2%
Households with seniors (65+)18151.0%
Average household size2.19

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married19.4%12.1%
Married68.1%64.4%
Separated0.3%0.0%
Widowed1.5%17.6%
Divorced10.7%5.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%
Some HS, no diploma 3.0%
HS graduate 32.7%
Some college, no degree 38.4%
Associate's degree 8.9%
Bachelor's degree 12.9%
Graduate / professional 3.2%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher96.1%
Bachelor's or higher16.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool95.7%
Kindergarten2717.1%
Elementary school7648.1%
High school2918.4%
College / grad school1710.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.0%
Agriculture & mining 16.2%
Retail trade 14.3%
Construction 9.3%
Arts, food & hospitality 7.8%
Other services 7.8%
Wholesale trade 6.5%
Transportation & utilities 5.6%
Finance & real estate 5.0%
Manufacturing 2.8%
Professional & management 2.2%
Information 1.9%
Public administration 1.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts25.9%
Service17.1%
Sales & office25.9%
Natural resources & construction15.0%
Production & transportation16.2%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector78.5%
Government11.5%
Self-employed10.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone78.7%
Carpool4.4%
Public transit1.6%
Walk8.8%
Work from home6.0%
Other means0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)14.5

Poverty

All people 10.7%
Under 18 years 12.3%
18 and over 10.2%
Married-couple families 3.9%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security49.3%
Retirement income16.9%
Supplemental Security11.3%
Cash public assistance3.4%
Food stamps / SNAP10.1%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity35.8%
High blood pressure40.3%
High cholesterol39.4%
Diabetes12.3%
Heart disease8.9%
Stroke4.0%
Asthma8.2%
Arthritis30.9%
Kidney disease3.7%
Pulmonary disease7.8%
Cancer9.6%
Behavior / access%
Smoking15.5%
Binge drinking17.9%
No physical activity25.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep27.8%
Depression16.1%
Fair or poor health13.9%
Poor mental health10.7%
Poor physical health10.5%
No health insurance13.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)72.5%
Visited dentist63.0%
Cholesterol screening90.3%
Teeth loss13.2%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans457.1%
Disability%
Any disability16.9%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years11.0%
65 and over33.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance62.3%
Public insurance51.3%
No insurance7.3%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only76495.9%
Spanish50.7%
Other Indo-European50.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)79599.7%
Born in same state79299.4%
Born in different state48961.4%
Foreign born30.4%
Naturalized citizen20.3%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French10012.5%
Italian9111.4%
Arab536.6%
Polish192.4%
AncestryCount%
English172.1%
German20.3%
Irish20.3%
Dutch20.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access44.5%
Internet access87.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 69045

What city is ZIP code 69045 in?

ZIP code 69045 is primarily assigned to Wauneta, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 69045 in?

ZIP code 69045 falls within Chase County, Nebraska.

Does ZIP code 69045 have an older population?

38% of residents in ZIP code 69045 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 69045 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 69045 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 69045?

The median home value in ZIP code 69045 is $89,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 69045?

ZIP code 69045 has an estimated population of 797 residents, with a density of 2 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 69045 in?

ZIP code 69045 observes the MST timezone.

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