69170 ZIP Code — Wellfleet, NE

Lincoln County, Nebraska

ZIP code 69170 is located in Wellfleet, Nebraska, within Lincoln County. It covers approximately 212.93 square miles and serves a population of 299 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 308.

About ZIP code 69170

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 $146,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $55,781. 43% 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. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

299

population

212.93

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

69170 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 69170

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 69170. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wellfleet	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

69038 Maywood (16.1 mi) 69151 Maxwell (17.8 mi) 69025 Curtis (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	299
Population density	1 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	111

Geography
Land area	212.93 sq mi
Water area	0.20 sq mi
Latitude	40.8156
Longitude	-100.7448
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	60.0%	42.2%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	27.0%	35.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	12.2%	20.2%	22.0%
Over $200k	0.9%	2.6%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

299

Population

People per sq mi

34.8

Median age

$55,781

Median household income

$30,084

Per capita income

$146,400

Median home value

$900

Median monthly rent

73.2%

Home ownership

11.0%

Poverty rate

1.4%

Unemployment

Housing units

40.0%

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	76	25.4%
18 and over	223	74.6%
65 and over	64	21.4%
Median age	34.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74.9%

Hispanic or Latino 12.6%

Other race 11.4%

Two or more races 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	256	74.9%
Hispanic or Latino	43	12.6%
Other race	39	11.4%
Two or more races	4	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.0%	42.2%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	27.0%	35.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	12.2%	20.2%	22.0%
Over $200k	0.9%	2.6%	5.2%

Under $10k 8.9%

$10k–$15k 0.8%

$15k–$25k 3.3%

$25k–$35k 13.8%

$35k–$50k 17.9%

$50k–$75k 16.3%

$75k–$100k 13.0%

$100k–$150k 12.2%

$150k–$200k 13.0%

$200k+ 0.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.9%
$10k–$15k	0.8%
$15k–$25k	3.3%
$25k–$35k	13.8%
$35k–$50k	17.9%
$50k–$75k	16.3%
$75k–$100k	13.0%
$100k–$150k	12.2%
$150k–$200k	13.0%
$200k+	0.8%
Median income	$55,781

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.9%

$50k–$100k 32.2%

$100k–$150k 10.0%

$150k–$200k 24.4%

$200k–$300k 16.7%

$300k–$500k 2.2%

$500k–$1M 5.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$146,400
Median rent / month	$900
Owner occupied	73.2%
Renter occupied	26.8%
Vacant	6.8%
Single-family detached	88.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.4%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.21

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	6.8%
1990–1999	22.0%
1980–1989	3.8%
1970–1979	9.1%
1960–1969	6.1%
1950–1959	3.8%
1940–1949	2.3%
1939 or earlier	46.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	24.2%
3 bedrooms	47.7%
4 bedrooms	14.4%
5+ bedrooms	13.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	20.3%
2 vehicles	41.5%
3 or more	38.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.6%
Electricity	35.0%
Propane / LP gas	36.6%
Wood	16.3%
No fuel used	4.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	67	54.5%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	18	14.6%
Female householder, no spouse	38	30.9%
Households with children under 18	39	31.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	55	44.7%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.2%	20.1%
Married	64.1%	53.2%
Separated	0.0%	2.2%
Widowed	0.0%	20.9%
Divorced	8.7%	3.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.5%

HS graduate 20.0%

Some college, no degree 17.5%

Associate's degree 17.0%

Bachelor's degree 28.0%

Graduate / professional 12.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.5%
Bachelor's or higher	40.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	12.3%
Kindergarten	5	6.2%
Elementary school	25	30.9%
High school	23	28.4%
College / grad school	18	22.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.2%

Agriculture & mining 19.0%

Retail trade 11.7%

Finance & real estate 10.9%

Public administration 8.0%

Construction 6.6%

Transportation & utilities 4.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.4%

Manufacturing 3.6%

Other services 3.6%

Wholesale trade 2.9%

Professional & management 2.2%

Information 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.2%
Service	2.9%
Sales & office	28.5%
Natural resources & construction	21.9%
Production & transportation	9.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.4%
Government	18.2%
Self-employed	14.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.5%
Carpool	13.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	8.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.9

Poverty

All people 11.0%

Under 18 years 5.3%

18 and over 13.0%

Married-couple families 6.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.1%
Retirement income	14.6%
Supplemental Security	0.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.2%
High blood pressure	29.0%
High cholesterol	31.7%
Diabetes	9.3%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	7.7%
Arthritis	24.1%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	4.9%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.4%
Binge drinking	20.3%
No physical activity	19.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.7%
Depression	17.4%
Fair or poor health	9.8%
Poor mental health	10.4%
Poor physical health	8.1%
No health insurance	11.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.2%
Visited dentist	68.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	9.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	17	7.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.4%
Under 18	2.6%
18–64 years	7.5%
65 and over	40.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.2%
Public insurance	35.8%
No insurance	13.7%
Uninsured under 19	6.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	274	91.6%
Spanish	30	10.9%
Other Indo-European	30	10.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	278	93.0%
Born in same state	278	93.0%
Born in different state	229	76.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	21	7.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	50	16.7%
Arab	36	12%
French	23	7.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	5	1.7%
Dutch	4	1.3%
English	2	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.1%
Internet access	87.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 69170

What city is ZIP code 69170 in?

ZIP code 69170 is primarily assigned to Wellfleet, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 69170 in?

ZIP code 69170 falls within Lincoln County, Nebraska.

Does ZIP code 69170 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 69170 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 69170?

The median home value in ZIP code 69170 is $146,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 69170?

ZIP code 69170 has an estimated population of 299 residents, with a density of 1 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 69170?

The median household income in ZIP code 69170 is $55,781, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 69170 in?

ZIP code 69170 observes the CST timezone.