69221 ZIP Code — Wood Lake, NE
Cherry County, Nebraska
ZIP code 69221 is located in Wood Lake, Nebraska, within Cherry County. It covers approximately 291.46 square miles and serves a population of 85 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.
85
population
291.46
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
69221 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 69221
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 69221. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Wood Lake | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 85 |
| Population density | 0 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 31 |
| County FIPS | 031 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 291.46 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.29 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.6290 |
| Longitude | -100.3087 |
| 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 | 43.6% | 47.5% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.1% | 34.1% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.3% | 14.0% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 4.3% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
85
Population
61.3
Median age
$47,361
Median household income
$22,804
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
62.8%
Home ownership
11.8%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
39
Housing units
23.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
3
Under 5
5
9
25–34
12
0
45–54
1
2
55–59
4
7
60–64
10
9
65–74
12
5
75–84
6
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8 | 9.4% |
| 18 and over | 77 | 90.6% |
| 65 and over | 32 | 37.6% |
| Median age | 61.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
97.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
2.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 83 | 97.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 2.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 43.6% | 47.5% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.1% | 34.1% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.3% | 14.0% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 4.3% | 5.2% |
$10k–$15k
11.6%
$15k–$25k
7.0%
$25k–$35k
11.6%
$35k–$50k
20.9%
$50k–$75k
41.9%
$75k–$100k
7.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $10k–$15k | 11.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 20.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 41.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 7.0% |
| Median income | $47,361 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
18.5%
$50k–$100k
40.7%
$150k–$200k
18.5%
$200k–$300k
22.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 62.8% |
| Renter occupied | 37.2% |
| Vacant | 21.8% |
| Single-family detached | 74.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 25.5% |
| Median rooms | 7.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.70 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 25.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 16.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 29.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 78.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 10.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 16.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 55.8% |
| 3 or more | 27.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 11.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 62.8% |
| Fuel oil | 4.7% |
| Wood | 18.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 34 | 79.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2 | 4.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 7 | 16.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 9 | 20.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 20 | 46.5% |
| Average household size | 1.98 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Married | 100.0% | 83.3% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 16.7% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
6.5%
HS graduate
32.5%
Some college, no degree
27.3%
Associate's degree
10.4%
Bachelor's degree
20.8%
Graduate / professional
2.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
70.8%
Public administration
12.5%
Other services
8.3%
Manufacturing
4.2%
Professional & management
4.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 41.7% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 12.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 45.8% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 54.2% |
| Government | 12.5% |
| Self-employed | 33.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 58.3% |
| Carpool | 4.2% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 8.3% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 29.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 9.4 |
Poverty
All people
11.8%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
13.0%
Married-couple families
14.7%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 46.5% |
| Retirement income | 14.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 20.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.0% |
| High blood pressure | 34.3% |
| High cholesterol | 35.3% |
| Diabetes | 10.7% |
| Heart disease | 8.0% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Asthma | 7.6% |
| Arthritis | 26.7% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.3% |
| Cancer | 8.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.0% |
| Binge drinking | 20.2% |
| No physical activity | 23.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 26.7% |
| Depression | 15.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.1% |
| Poor mental health | 10.4% |
| Poor physical health | 8.6% |
| No health insurance | 12.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.9% |
| Visited dentist | 67.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.0% |
| Teeth loss | 10.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 6 | 7.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 18.8% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 50.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 57.6% |
| Public insurance | 67.1% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 77 | 90.6% |
| 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) | 85 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 85 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 44 | 51.8% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 15 | 17.6% |
| English | 8 | 9.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 7 | 8.2% |
| Dutch | 3 | 3.5% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 50.6% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 69221
What city is ZIP code 69221 in?
ZIP code 69221 is primarily assigned to Wood Lake, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 69221 in?
ZIP code 69221 falls within Cherry County, Nebraska.
Does ZIP code 69221 have an older population?
38% of residents in ZIP code 69221 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 69221 have a large retiree population?
47% of households in ZIP code 69221 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 69221?
The median household income in ZIP code 69221 is $47,361, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 69221?
ZIP code 69221 has an estimated population of 85 residents.
What timezone is ZIP code 69221 in?
ZIP code 69221 observes the MST timezone.