69043 ZIP Code, Stratton, NE
69043 is a ZIP code in Stratton, Nebraska in Hitchcock County. It covers 194 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 69037, 69044 and 69021. 546 people live here in 241 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (87%). Median household income is $48,438, well below the Nebraska median of $76,475; the median age is 56.4, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Stratton, NE
- County: Hitchcock County
- Land area: 194 sq mi
- Population: 546
- Median household income: $48,438
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 546 |
| Households | 241 |
| Median household income | $48,438 |
| Income per person | $29,080 |
| Median age | 56.4 |
| Homeowners | 87.1% |
| Median home value | $75,600 |
| Median rent | $750 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.7% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 15.8 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 24.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 7.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.8% |
| Broadband internet | 78.8% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.6% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 6.2% |
| $10–15K | 2.1% |
| $15–25K | 12.9% |
| $25–35K | 18.3% |
| $35–50K | 11.6% |
| $50–75K | 22.4% |
| $75–100K | 7.1% |
| $100–150K | 12.4% |
| $150–200K | 1.2% |
| $200K+ | 5.8% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.0% |
| 10–19 | 13.3% |
| 20–24 | 4.0% |
| 25–34 | 6.2% |
| 35–44 | 9.7% |
| 45–54 | 5.5% |
| 55–64 | 21.4% |
| 65–74 | 20.5% |
| 75+ | 9.2% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 12.0% |
| Owned outright | 58.2% |
| Rented | 10.4% |
| Vacant | 19.4% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 93.3% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.7% |
| 5–19 units | 1.0% |
| 20+ units | 1.0% |
| Mobile / other | 4.0% |
Businesses in 69043
12 business establishments with 38 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 69037 — Max CDP, NE (8.8 mi)
- 69044 — Trenton village, NE (12.6 mi)
- 69021 — Benkelman city, NE (15.1 mi)
- 69040 — Palisade village, NE (17.2 mi)
- 69024 — Culbertson village, NE (22.1 mi)
- 67745 — McDonald city, KS (22.7 mi)
- 67730 — Atwood city, KS (23.4 mi)
- 69045 — Wauneta village, NE (24 mi)
Areas that include 69043
- Stratton, NE ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Hitchcock County ZIP codes — 4 ZIP codes
- Nebraska ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 69043, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 69043 in?
- 69043 is a Stratton, NE mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 69043 in?
- 69043 is in Hitchcock County.
- What is the population of 69043?
- About 546 people (±95), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 493.
- What is the median household income in 69043?
- $48,438 (±$14,601), compared with $76,475 for Nebraska as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 69043?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 69043 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 69043?
- The closest, measured center to center: 69037 (8.8 mi, Max), 69044 (12.6 mi, Trenton), 69021 (15.1 mi, Benkelman), 69040 (17.2 mi, Palisade), 69024 (22.1 mi, Culbertson) and 67745 (22.7 mi, McDonald).
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