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ZIP Code 69122

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

619
1/sq mi
$73,194
Median income
$105,300
Median home value
20.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Big Springs pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 48%
household income, US ZIPs
11th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 69122 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 69122 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 476.2 square miles in Big Springs, Deuel County, Nebraska. The area is home to 619 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 69122 against Nebraska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 69122 sits at $73,194 (4% below the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $41,607. The poverty rate stands at 11.0% and the unemployment rate at 2.4%. On housing, the median home value is $105,300 (44% below the state average) with median rent at $833 per month, and 80.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 69122 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.5, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 69122 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 69122

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 69122.

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 69122, Big Springs, 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

619

Population

476.2

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 69122?

48.5

Median Age

51.7%

Male

48.3%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 87.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%

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?

$73,194

Median Household Income

-4% vs state

$41,607

Per Capita Income

11.0%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 69122 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$73,194 Top 48% higher than 52% 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

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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 42.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.0%

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

What does housing look like?

357

Total Housing Units

297

Occupied Units

60

Vacant Units

2.20

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.1%
Renter 19.9%

$105,300

Median Home Value

-44% vs state

$833

Median Rent

1940

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 22 business establishments in ZIP 69122, employing approximately 149 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,917,000.

22

Businesses

149

Employees

$5.9M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 5 22.7%
Wholesale trade 3 13.6%
Transportation and warehousing 3 13.6%
Accommodation and food services 3 13.6%
Other services (except public administration) 3 13.6%

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 69122 in?
ZIP code 69122 (Big Springs) is located in Deuel County, Nebraska. Deuel County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/deuel-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 69122?
ZIP code 69122 in Big Springs, NE has a population of 619 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 69122?
The median household income in ZIP 69122 is $73,194, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 69122?
The median home value in ZIP 69122 is $105,300, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 69122?
The largest racial group in ZIP 69122 is White at 87.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 69122?
ZIP code 69122 has 22 business establishments employing approximately 149 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 69122?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 69122 are: Retail trade (5), Wholesale trade (3), Transportation and warehousing (3). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 69122?
In ZIP code 69122, 42.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.0% 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 69122?
In ZIP code 69122, approximately 80.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 69122?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 69122 is 11.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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