PlainZIP

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
$49,375
Median income
$116,700
Median home value
22.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $44,970. Poverty here runs at 3.5%, with unemployment measured at 2.1%. Median home value sits at $116,700 (38% below the state average), median rent at $584 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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 -. The state and national benchmarks above give 69169's numbers context; they should not be read in isolation.

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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 69169?

46.8

Median Age

59.0%

Male

41.0%

Female

3.0%

Foreign-Born

White 94.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%

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?

$49,375

Median Household Income

-36% vs state

$44,970

Per Capita Income

3.5%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 69169 ranks nationally

Wallace, NE household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$49,375 13th percentile higher than 13% 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 45.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.2%

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

What does housing look like?

296

Total Housing Units

251

Occupied Units

45

Vacant Units

1.84

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.0%
Renter 41.0%

$116,700

Median Home Value

-38% vs state

$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.

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Related Areas

Lincoln County Wallace, NE Nebraska

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.