Mc Cook, NE · standard
ZIP Code 69001
Red Willow County, Nebraska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,449
- 8/sq mi Low-density area
- $62,982
- Median income Near-median income area
- $164,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 26.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mc Cook pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 35th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 32nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 8
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 69001 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 69001 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mc Cook, Red Willow County, Nebraska, home to 9,449 residents across 1152.3 square miles, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 69001 reports a modest median household income of $62,982 (18% below the average Nebraska ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,496. The poverty rate is 15.3%, with unemployment at 1.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $164,400 (12% below the average Nebraska ZIP) and median rent is $818; 70.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Nebraska and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 69001.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 69001
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mc Cook, NE
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 69001.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
65 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
43 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
40 establishments
- Construction
Construction
32 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
32 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 69001, Mc Cook, NE · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
9,449
Population
1152.3
Area (sq mi)
8
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 69001?
41.0
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
2.3%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$62,982
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$36,496
Per Capita Income
15.3%
Poverty Rate
1.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 69001 ranks among Nebraska ZIPs
Mc Cook, NE household income vs. every Nebraska ZIP code
Median household income among 556 reporting Nebraska ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$62,982 26th percentile higher than 26% of 556 Nebraska ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,495housing units
4,495
Total Housing Units
3,879
Occupied Units
616
Vacant Units
2.26
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$164,400
Median Home Value
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$818
Median Rent
1959
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-0.4%
YoY Change (2024)
260
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+160%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 69001 have decreased 0.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +160% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.9% | 184 |
| 2021 | +9.7% | 202 |
| 2022 | +18.8% | 240 |
| 2023 | +9.0% | 261 |
| 2024 | -0.4% | 260 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 364 business establishments in ZIP 69001, employing approximately 3,674 people with a combined annual payroll of $166,639,000.
364
Businesses
3,674
Employees
$166.6M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 65 | 17.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 43 | 11.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 40 | 11.0% |
| Construction | 32 | 8.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 32 | 8.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 27 | 7.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 24 | 6.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 24 | 6.6% |
| Information | 12 | 3.3% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 3.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 3.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 3.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 2.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 2.5% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 0.8% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.8% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 69001, both outside NE so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (9,449 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 69001 in?
ZIP code 69001 (Mc Cook) is located in Red Willow County, Nebraska. Red Willow County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/red-willow-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 69001?
ZIP code 69001 in Mc Cook, NE has a population of 9,449 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 69001?
The median household income in ZIP 69001 is $62,982, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 69001?
The median home value in ZIP 69001 is $164,400, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 69001?
The largest racial group in ZIP 69001 is White at 88.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 69001?
ZIP code 69001 has 364 business establishments employing approximately 3,674 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 69001?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 69001 are: Retail trade (65), Health care and social assistance (43), Other services (except public administration) (40). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 69001?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 69001 decreased by 0.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 160%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 69001?
In ZIP code 69001, 56.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 69001?
In ZIP code 69001, approximately 70.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 69001?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 69001 is 15.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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