Oshkosh, NE · standard

ZIP Code 69154

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

1,291
1/sq mi
$41,348
Median income
$112,800
Median home value
21.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Oshkosh 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
14th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 69154 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 69154 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1173.6 square miles in Oshkosh, Garden County, Nebraska. The area is home to 1,291 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 69154 against Nebraska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 69154 sits at $41,348 (46% below the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $26,993. The poverty rate stands at 17.2% and the unemployment rate at 7.2%. On housing, the median home value is $112,800 (40% below the state average) with median rent at $690 per month, and 81.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 69154 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.7, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 69154 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 69154

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 69154.

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 69154, Oshkosh, 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

1,291

Population

1173.6

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 69154?

41.7

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 94.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%

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?

$41,348

Median Household Income

-46% vs state

$26,993

Per Capita Income

17.2%

Poverty Rate

7.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 69154 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$41,348 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 50.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.1%

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

What does housing look like?

697

Total Housing Units

531

Occupied Units

166

Vacant Units

2.01

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.0%
Renter 19.0%

$112,800

Median Home Value

-40% vs state

$690

Median Rent

1952

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 35 business establishments in ZIP 69154, employing approximately 113 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,841,000.

35

Businesses

113

Employees

$4.8M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 8 22.9%
Retail trade 6 17.1%
Construction 4 11.4%
Finance and insurance 4 11.4%
Transportation and warehousing 3 8.6%

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 69154 in?
ZIP code 69154 (Oshkosh) 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 69154?
ZIP code 69154 in Oshkosh, NE has a population of 1,291 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 69154?
The median household income in ZIP 69154 is $41,348, which is 46% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 69154?
The median home value in ZIP 69154 is $112,800, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 69154?
The largest racial group in ZIP 69154 is White at 94.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 69154?
ZIP code 69154 has 35 business establishments employing approximately 113 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 69154?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 69154 are: Other services (except public administration) (8), Retail trade (6), Construction (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 69154?
In ZIP code 69154, 50.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.1% 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 69154?
In ZIP code 69154, approximately 81.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 69154?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 69154 is 17.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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