PlainZIP

Farnam, NE · standard

ZIP Code 69029

Dawson County, Nebraska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

316
1/sq mi
$44,375
Median income
$81,300
Median home value
22.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Farnam pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

9th pct
household income, US ZIPs
5th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 69029 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 69029 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Farnam, Dawson County, Nebraska, home to just 316 residents across 526.7 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 69029 reports a modest median household income of $44,375 (42% below the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $29,271. Poverty here runs at 24.4%, with unemployment measured at 0.0%. The typical home here is valued at $81,300 (57% below the state average); renters pay a median of $725 monthly, and 65.5% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.9, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 1 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 69029, plus 6 more within Dawson County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 →

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 69029, Farnam, 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

316

Population

526.7

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 69029?

29.9

Median Age

53.2%

Male

46.8%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 92.8%
African American 3.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

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?

$44,375

Median Household Income

-42% vs state

$29,271

Per Capita Income

24.4%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 69029 ranks nationally

Farnam, NE household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$44,375 9th percentile higher than 9% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.7%

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

What does housing look like?

172

Total Housing Units

145

Occupied Units

27

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.5%
Renter 34.5%

$81,300

Median Home Value

-57% vs state

$725

Median Rent

1948

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 11 business establishments in ZIP 69029, employing approximately 41 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,176,000.

11

Businesses

41

Employees

$2.2M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
69039 Moorefield, NE 139 7.3 mi

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Pop: 12,295
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Pop: 5,307
69138 standard
Gothenburg, NE
Pop: 4,489
68863 standard
Overton, NE
Pop: 1,151
68878 standard
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Pop: 446
68834 standard
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Pop: 226

Related Areas

Dawson County Farnam, NE Nebraska

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 69029 in? ▼
ZIP code 69029 (Farnam) is located in Dawson County, Nebraska. Dawson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/dawson-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 69029? ▼
ZIP code 69029 in Farnam, NE has a population of 316 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 69029? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 69029 is $44,375, which is 42% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 69029? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 69029 is $81,300, which is 71% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 69029? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 69029 is White at 92.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 69029? ▼
ZIP code 69029 has 11 business establishments employing approximately 41 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 69029? ▼
In ZIP code 69029, 55.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.7% 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 69029? ▼
In ZIP code 69029, approximately 65.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 69029? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 69029 is 24.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.