Wallace, NE · standard
ZIP Code 69169
Lincoln County, Nebraska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 651
- 1/sq mi Low-density area
- $49,375
- Median income Below-median income area
- $116,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 22.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Wallace pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 13th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 15th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1
- people per sq mi
- 59%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 69169 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 69169 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wallace, Lincoln County, Nebraska, home to just 651 residents across 651.0 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 69169 reports a modest median household income of $49,375 (36% below the average Nebraska ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,970. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.5% and unemployment is 2.1%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $116,700 (38% below the average Nebraska ZIP), and median rent is $584; owner occupancy is 59.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.8, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Nebraska and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 69169.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 69169
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wallace, NE
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 69169.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 69169, Wallace, NE · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
651
Population
651.0
Area (sq mi)
1
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 69169?
46.8
Median Age
59.0%
Male
41.0%
Female
3.0%
Foreign-Born
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?
$49,375
Median Household Income
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$44,970
Per Capita Income
3.5%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 69169 ranks among Nebraska ZIPs
Wallace, NE household income vs. every Nebraska ZIP code
Median household income among 556 reporting Nebraska ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$49,375 6th percentile higher than 6% of 556 Nebraska ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Nebraska 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
296housing units
296
Total Housing Units
251
Occupied Units
45
Vacant Units
1.84
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$116,700
Median Home Value
-38% vs state ZIP avg
$584
Median Rent
1973
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 18 business establishments in ZIP 69169, employing approximately 58 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,288,000.
18
Businesses
58
Employees
$3.3M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 27.8% |
| Construction | 4 | 22.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 16.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 69169, both outside NE so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 69169 in?
ZIP code 69169 (Wallace) is located in Lincoln County, Nebraska. Lincoln County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lincoln-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 69169?
ZIP code 69169 in Wallace, NE has a population of 651 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 69169?
The median household income in ZIP 69169 is $49,375, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 69169?
The median home value in ZIP 69169 is $116,700, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 69169?
The largest racial group in ZIP 69169 is White at 94.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 69169?
ZIP code 69169 has 18 business establishments employing approximately 58 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 69169?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 69169 are: Transportation and warehousing (5), Construction (4), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 69169?
In ZIP code 69169, 45.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.2% 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 69169?
In ZIP code 69169, approximately 59.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 69169?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 69169 is 3.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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