ZIP Code 69045

ZIP code 69045 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 975.0 square miles in Wauneta, Chase County, Nebraska. The area is home to 975 residents, producing a population density of 1 people per square mile, and falls within the Denver time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 69045 against Nebraska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 69045 sits at $49,250 (36% below the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $29,761. The poverty rate stands at 11.7% and the unemployment rate at 2.3%. On housing, the median home value is $108,900 (42% below the state average) with median rent at $494 per month, and 67.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 69045 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.1, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 69045 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 →