69045 ZIP Code, Wauneta, NE
69045 is a ZIP code in Wauneta, Nebraska — mostly in Chase County (43% of its land), with smaller parts in Hayes, Dundy and Hitchcock counties. It covers 328 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 69027, 69040 and 69032. 801 people live here in 358 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and owners and renters are mixed (68% own). Median household income is $49,250, well below the Nebraska median of $76,475; the median age is 50.1, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Wauneta, NE
- County: Chase County
- Land area: 328 sq mi
- Population: 801
- Median household income: $49,250
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 801 |
| Households | 358 |
| Median household income | $49,250 |
| Income per person | $29,761 |
| Median age | 50.1 |
| Homeowners | 67.9% |
| Median home value | $108,900 |
| Median rent | $494 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.5% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 17.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 17.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.7% |
| Broadband internet | 83.8% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 3.6% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.7% |
| $10–15K | 3.4% |
| $15–25K | 3.1% |
| $25–35K | 17.9% |
| $35–50K | 21.8% |
| $50–75K | 18.4% |
| $75–100K | 14.8% |
| $100–150K | 11.5% |
| $150–200K | 2.2% |
| $200K+ | 2.2% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 13.7% |
| 10–19 | 7.9% |
| 20–24 | 7.6% |
| 25–34 | 9.7% |
| 35–44 | 7.7% |
| 45–54 | 7.4% |
| 55–64 | 6.9% |
| 65–74 | 20.2% |
| 75+ | 18.7% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 13.9% |
| Owned outright | 43.3% |
| Rented | 27.1% |
| Vacant | 15.8% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 91.5% |
| Townhome | 2.4% |
| 2–4 units | 0.5% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 5.6% |
Businesses in 69045
26 business establishments with 91 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 5
- Wholesale Trade: 4
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 4
- Retail Trade: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 69027 — Enders CDP, NE (8.5 mi)
- 69040 — Palisade village, NE (15.2 mi)
- 69032 — Hayes Center village, NE (17.9 mi)
- 69033 — Imperial city, NE (18.1 mi)
- 69037 — Max CDP, NE (19.5 mi)
- 69134 — Elsie village, NE (23.6 mi)
- 69043 — Stratton village, NE (24 mi)
- 69021 — Benkelman city, NE (24.1 mi)
Areas that include 69045
- Wauneta, NE ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Chase County ZIP codes — 7 ZIP codes
- Dundy County ZIP codes — 5 ZIP codes
- Hayes County ZIP codes — 6 ZIP codes
- Nebraska ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 69045, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 69045 in?
- 69045 is a Wauneta, NE mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 69045 in?
- 69045 is mostly in Chase County (43% of its land), with smaller parts in Hayes, Dundy and Hitchcock counties.
- What is the population of 69045?
- About 801 people (±144), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 867.
- What is the median household income in 69045?
- $49,250 (±$11,974), 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 69045?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 69045 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 69045?
- The closest, measured center to center: 69027 (8.5 mi, Enders), 69040 (15.2 mi, Palisade), 69032 (17.9 mi, Hayes Center), 69033 (18.1 mi, Imperial), 69037 (19.5 mi, Max) and 69134 (23.6 mi, Elsie).
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