Merriman, NE · standard

ZIP Code 69218

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

260
0/sq mi
$78,672
Median income
$106,300
Median home value
19.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 40%
household income, US ZIPs
12th pct
home value, US ZIPs
0
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 69218 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 69218 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1300.0 square miles in Merriman, Cherry County, Nebraska. The area is home to 260 residents, producing a population density of 0 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 69218 against Nebraska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 69218 sits at $78,672 (3% above the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $39,743. The poverty rate stands at 2.6% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $106,300 (43% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 73.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 69218 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.9, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 69218 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 →

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 69218, Merriman, 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

260

Population

1300.0

Area (sq mi)

0

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 69218?

48.9

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 98.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$78,672

Median Household Income

+3% vs state

$39,743

Per Capita Income

2.6%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 69218 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$78,672 Top 40% higher than 60% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 29.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.7%

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

What does housing look like?

229

Total Housing Units

185

Occupied Units

44

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.5%
Renter 26.5%

$106,300

Median Home Value

-43% vs state

1964

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 69218, employing approximately 8 people with a combined annual payroll of $226,000.

5

Businesses

8

Employees

$226K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 69218 in?
ZIP code 69218 (Merriman) is located in Cherry County, Nebraska. Cherry County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cherry-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 69218?
ZIP code 69218 in Merriman, NE has a population of 260 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 69218?
The median household income in ZIP 69218 is $78,672, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 69218?
The median home value in ZIP 69218 is $106,300, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 69218?
The largest racial group in ZIP 69218 is White at 98.6%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 69218?
ZIP code 69218 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 8 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 69218?
In ZIP code 69218, 29.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.7% 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 69218?
In ZIP code 69218, approximately 73.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 69218?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 69218 is 2.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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