PlainZIP

Wellfleet, NE · standard

ZIP Code 69170

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

372
1/sq mi
$58,750
Median income
$225,000
Median home value
36.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

27th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 49%
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 69170 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 69170 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wellfleet, Lincoln County, Nebraska, home to just 372 residents across 531.4 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 69170 reports a modest median household income of $58,750 (23% below the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $31,081. Poverty here runs at 12.0%, with unemployment measured at 0.0%. Median home value sits at $225,000 (20% above the state average), median rent at $945 a month, and owner-occupancy at 78.5%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.3, and the average commute is -. Compare these figures to the Nebraska and national benchmarks above rather than reading 69170's numbers 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 →

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 69170, Wellfleet, 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

372

Population

531.4

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 69170?

47.3

Median Age

40.8%

Male

59.2%

Female

7.4%

Foreign-Born

White 87.7%
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 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%

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?

$58,750

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$31,081

Per Capita Income

12.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 69170 ranks nationally

Wellfleet, NE household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$58,750 27th percentile higher than 27% 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 65.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.8%

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

What does housing look like?

159

Total Housing Units

130

Occupied Units

29

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.5%
Renter 21.5%

$225,000

Median Home Value

+20% vs state

$945

Median Rent

1956

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 69170, employing approximately 20 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,436,000.

4

Businesses

20

Employees

$1.4M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 3 75.0%

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 Wellfleet, NE Nebraska

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 69170 in? ▼
ZIP code 69170 (Wellfleet) 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 69170? ▼
ZIP code 69170 in Wellfleet, NE has a population of 372 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 69170? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 69170 is $58,750, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 69170? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 69170 is $225,000, which is 19% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 69170? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 69170 is White at 87.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 69170? ▼
ZIP code 69170 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 20 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 69170? ▼
In ZIP code 69170, 65.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.8% 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 69170? ▼
In ZIP code 69170, approximately 78.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 69170? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 69170 is 12.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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