PlainZIP

Chadron, NE · standard

ZIP Code 69337

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

7,365
4/sq mi
$54,306
Median income
$163,800
Median home value
38.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Chadron pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

20th pct
household income, US ZIPs
32th pct
home value, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
56%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 69337 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 69337 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1796.3 square miles in Chadron, Dawes County, Nebraska. The area is home to 7,365 residents, producing a population density of 4 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 69337 against Nebraska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 69337 sits at $54,306 (29% below the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $30,899. The poverty rate stands at 15.1% and the unemployment rate at 1.7%. On housing, the median home value is $163,800 (12% below the state average) with median rent at $923 per month, and 56.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 69337 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 38.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.8, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 69337 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 69337

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 69337.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 69337, Chadron, 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

7,365

Population

1796.3

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 69337?

31.8

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 85.4%
African American 0.6%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 4.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

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?

$54,306

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$30,899

Per Capita Income

15.1%

Poverty Rate

1.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 69337 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,306 20th percentile higher than 20% 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 58.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.1%

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

What does housing look like?

3,139

Total Housing Units

2,710

Occupied Units

429

Vacant Units

2.10

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 56.1%
Renter 43.9%

$163,800

Median Home Value

-12% vs state

$923

Median Rent

1959

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+6.5%

YoY Change (2024)

288

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+188%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 69337 have increased 6.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +188% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -1.1% 198
2021 +6.9% 212
2022 +14.2% 242
2023 +11.9% 271
2024 +6.5% 288

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 203 business establishments in ZIP 69337, employing approximately 1,767 people with a combined annual payroll of $66,088,000.

203

Businesses

1,767

Employees

$66.1M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 37 18.2%
Health care and social assistance 29 14.3%
Accommodation and food services 27 13.3%
Construction 21 10.3%
Other services (except public administration) 20 9.8%
Finance and insurance 17 8.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 4.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 3.9%
Information 7 3.5%
Wholesale trade 6 3.0%
Transportation and warehousing 6 3.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 1.5%

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

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Pop: 259
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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 69337 in? ▼
ZIP code 69337 (Chadron) is located in Dawes County, Nebraska. Dawes County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/dawes-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 69337? ▼
ZIP code 69337 in Chadron, NE has a population of 7,365 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 69337? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 69337 is $54,306, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 69337? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 69337 is $163,800, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 69337? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 69337 is White at 85.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 69337? ▼
ZIP code 69337 has 203 business establishments employing approximately 1,767 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 69337? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 69337 are: Retail trade (37), Health care and social assistance (29), Accommodation and food services (27). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 69337? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 69337 increased by 6.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 188%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 69337? ▼
In ZIP code 69337, 58.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.1% 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 69337? ▼
In ZIP code 69337, approximately 56.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 69337? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 69337 is 15.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Chadron, NE

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
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Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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