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Ogallala, NE · standard

ZIP Code 69153

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

5,769
12/sq mi
$61,946
Median income
$163,000
Median home value
25.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ogallala pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

33th pct
household income, US ZIPs
31th pct
home value, US ZIPs
12
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 69153 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 69153 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 497.3 square miles in Ogallala, Keith County, Nebraska. The area is home to 5,769 residents, producing a population density of 12 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 69153 against Nebraska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 69153 sits at $61,946 (19% below the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $37,243. The poverty rate stands at 11.0% and the unemployment rate at 2.5%. On housing, the median home value is $163,000 (13% below the state average) with median rent at $665 per month, and 72.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 69153 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.9, and the average commute is 14 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 69153 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 69153

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 69153.

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 69153, Ogallala, 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

5,769

Population

497.3

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 69153?

48.9

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

4.2%

Foreign-Born

White 84.3%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%

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?

$61,946

Median Household Income

-19% vs state

$37,243

Per Capita Income

11.0%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

14.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 69153 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,946 33rd percentile higher than 33% 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 51.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.2%

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

What does housing look like?

3,244

Total Housing Units

2,885

Occupied Units

359

Vacant Units

1.99

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.7%
Renter 27.3%

$163,000

Median Home Value

-13% vs state

$665

Median Rent

1971

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

+18.1%

YoY Change (2024)

256

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+156%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 69153 have increased 18.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +156% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.7% 179
2021 +7.9% 194
2022 +14.3% 221
2023 -1.9% 217
2024 +18.1% 256

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 273 business establishments in ZIP 69153, employing approximately 2,217 people with a combined annual payroll of $97,161,000.

273

Businesses

2,217

Employees

$97.2M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 40 14.7%
Accommodation and food services 34 12.4%
Construction 30 11.0%
Other services (except public administration) 26 9.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 25 9.2%
Health care and social assistance 24 8.8%
Finance and insurance 22 8.1%
Wholesale trade 14 5.1%
Manufacturing 11 4.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 4.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 3.7%
Information 9 3.3%
Transportation and warehousing 7 2.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.1%

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

Keith County Ogallala, NE Nebraska

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 69153 in? ▼
ZIP code 69153 (Ogallala) is located in Keith County, Nebraska. Keith County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/keith-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 69153? ▼
ZIP code 69153 in Ogallala, NE has a population of 5,769 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 69153? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 69153 is $61,946, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 69153? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 69153 is $163,000, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 69153? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 69153 is White at 84.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 69153? ▼
ZIP code 69153 has 273 business establishments employing approximately 2,217 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 69153? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 69153 are: Retail trade (40), Accommodation and food services (34), Construction (30). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 69153? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 69153 increased by 18.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 156%. 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 69153? ▼
In ZIP code 69153, 51.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 69153? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 69153 is 14.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 69153? ▼
In ZIP code 69153, approximately 72.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 69153? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 69153 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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Official Data Resources for Ogallala, 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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