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ZIP Code 69156

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

699
1/sq mi
$81,346
Median income
$117,400
Median home value
26.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 36%
household income, US ZIPs
16th 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 69156 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 69156 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 873.8 square miles in Potter, Cheyenne County, Nebraska. The area is home to 699 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 69156 against Nebraska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 69156 sits at $81,346 (6% above the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $40,787. The poverty rate stands at 11.5% and the unemployment rate at 4.5%. On housing, the median home value is $117,400 (37% below the state average) with median rent at $1,098 per month, and 81.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 69156 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Cheyenne County, so you can benchmark 69156 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 69156, Potter, 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

699

Population

873.8

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 69156?

48.9

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

4.8%

Foreign-Born

White 94.2%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%

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?

$81,346

Median Household Income

+6% vs state

$40,787

Per Capita Income

11.5%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 69156 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$81,346 Top 36% higher than 64% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 50.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.9%

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

What does housing look like?

318

Total Housing Units

280

Occupied Units

38

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.1%
Renter 18.9%

$117,400

Median Home Value

-37% vs state

$1,098

Median Rent

1944

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 19 business establishments in ZIP 69156, employing approximately 64 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,297,000.

19

Businesses

64

Employees

$3.3M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 6 31.6%
Accommodation and food services 3 15.8%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
69133 Dix, NE 386 10.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 69156 in?
ZIP code 69156 (Potter) is located in Cheyenne County, Nebraska. Cheyenne County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cheyenne-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 69156?
ZIP code 69156 in Potter, NE has a population of 699 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 69156?
The median household income in ZIP 69156 is $81,346, which is 7% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 69156?
The median home value in ZIP 69156 is $117,400, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 69156?
The largest racial group in ZIP 69156 is White at 94.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 69156?
ZIP code 69156 has 19 business establishments employing approximately 64 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 69156?
In ZIP code 69156, 50.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.9% 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 69156?
In ZIP code 69156, approximately 81.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 69156?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 69156 is 11.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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