Lewellen, NE · standard

ZIP Code 69147

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

737
1/sq mi
$41,196
Median income
$123,900
Median home value
21.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

6th pct
household income, US ZIPs
18th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 69147 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 69147 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1228.3 square miles in Lewellen, Garden County, Nebraska. The area is home to 737 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 69147 against Nebraska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 69147 sits at $41,196 (46% below the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $31,904. The poverty rate stands at 13.9% and the unemployment rate at 0.8%. On housing, the median home value is $123,900 (34% below the state average) with median rent at $839 per month, and 73.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 69147 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.3, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 69147 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 →

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 69147, Lewellen, 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

737

Population

1228.3

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 69147?

55.3

Median Age

45.5%

Male

54.5%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 85.1%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%

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?

$41,196

Median Household Income

-46% vs state

$31,904

Per Capita Income

13.9%

Poverty Rate

0.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 69147 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$41,196 6th percentile higher than 6% 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 56.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.4%

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

What does housing look like?

833

Total Housing Units

376

Occupied Units

457

Vacant Units

1.88

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.9%
Renter 26.1%

$123,900

Median Home Value

-34% vs state

$839

Median Rent

1975

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 10 business establishments in ZIP 69147, employing approximately 28 people with a combined annual payroll of $834,000.

10

Businesses

28

Employees

$834K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 3 30.0%

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 69147 in?
ZIP code 69147 (Lewellen) is located in Garden County, Nebraska. Garden County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/garden-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 69147?
ZIP code 69147 in Lewellen, NE has a population of 737 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 69147?
The median household income in ZIP 69147 is $41,196, which is 46% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 69147?
The median home value in ZIP 69147 is $123,900, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 69147?
The largest racial group in ZIP 69147 is White at 85.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 69147?
ZIP code 69147 has 10 business establishments employing approximately 28 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 69147?
In ZIP code 69147, 56.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.4% 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 69147?
In ZIP code 69147, approximately 73.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 69147?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 69147 is 13.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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