Hemingford, NE · standard

ZIP Code 69348

Box Butte County, Nebraska — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,503
1/sq mi
$76,719
Median income
$133,600
Median home value
25.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 43%
household income, US ZIPs
21th pct
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 69348 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 69348 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2505.0 square miles in Hemingford, Box Butte County, Nebraska. The area is home to 1,503 residents, producing a population density of 1 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 69348 against Nebraska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 69348 sits at $76,719 (0% above the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $34,451. The poverty rate stands at 6.9% and the unemployment rate at 1.2%. On housing, the median home value is $133,600 (29% below the state average) with median rent at $863 per month, and 79.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 69348 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.6, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 69348 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 69348

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 69348.

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 69348, Hemingford, 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

1,503

Population

2505.0

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 69348?

42.6

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

3.4%

Foreign-Born

White 84.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%

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?

$76,719

Median Household Income

+0% vs state

$34,451

Per Capita Income

6.9%

Poverty Rate

1.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 69348 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$76,719 Top 43% higher than 57% 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 60.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.3%

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

What does housing look like?

629

Total Housing Units

515

Occupied Units

114

Vacant Units

2.54

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.2%
Renter 20.8%

$133,600

Median Home Value

-29% vs state

$863

Median Rent

1962

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 34 business establishments in ZIP 69348, employing approximately 176 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,481,000.

34

Businesses

176

Employees

$8.5M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 5 14.7%
Wholesale trade 5 14.7%
Retail trade 5 14.7%
Transportation and warehousing 4 11.8%
Finance and insurance 3 8.8%
Accommodation and food services 3 8.8%

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 69348 in?
ZIP code 69348 (Hemingford) is located in Box Butte County, Nebraska. Box Butte County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/box-butte-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 69348?
ZIP code 69348 in Hemingford, NE has a population of 1,503 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 69348?
The median household income in ZIP 69348 is $76,719, which is 1% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 69348?
The median home value in ZIP 69348 is $133,600, which is 52% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 69348?
The largest racial group in ZIP 69348 is White at 84.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 69348?
ZIP code 69348 has 34 business establishments employing approximately 176 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 69348?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 69348 are: Construction (5), Wholesale trade (5), Retail trade (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 69348?
In ZIP code 69348, 60.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.3% 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 69348?
In ZIP code 69348, approximately 79.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 69348?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 69348 is 6.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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