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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
$62,982
Median income
$164,400
Median home value
26.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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
32th 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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1152.3 square miles in Mc Cook, Red Willow County, Nebraska. The area is home to 9,449 residents, producing a population density of 8 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 69001 against Nebraska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 69001 sits at $62,982 (18% below the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $36,496. The poverty rate stands at 15.3% and the unemployment rate at 1.2%. On housing, the median home value is $164,400 (12% below the state average) with median rent at $818 per month, and 70.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 69001 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 69001 sits relative to Nebraska and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 69001

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 69001.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 69001?

41.0

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

2.3%

Foreign-Born

White 88.4%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%

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

$36,496

Per Capita Income

15.3%

Poverty Rate

1.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 69001 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$62,982 35th percentile higher than 35% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

4,495

Total Housing Units

3,879

Occupied Units

616

Vacant Units

2.26

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.6%
Renter 29.4%

$164,400

Median Home Value

-12% vs state

$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.

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Related Areas

Red Willow County Mc Cook, NE Nebraska

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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Official Data Resources for Mc Cook, NE

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
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Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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