| ZIP Code | 69120 |
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| City | Arnold |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Custer County |
| Area Code | 308 |
| Elevation | 3,064 ft |
| Latitude | 41.432195 |
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| Longitude | -100.242481 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 31041 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.7 yrs ↓ 16% since 2019 |
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| Avg Household Size | 2.60 |
| Below Poverty | 4.2% ▼ 58% below avg |
| College Grads | 41.6% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 1.5% ▼ 70% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 5 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 208 (30.1%) |
| Some College | 114 (16.5%) |
| Associates | 76 (11%) |
| Bachelors | 110 (15.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 177 (25.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $65,556 ▼ 14% below avg ↑ 11% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $134,900 ▼ 52% below avg ↑ 36% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $765/mo ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 467 |
| Vacant Units | 27 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.60 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 467 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 27 |
| Owner Occupied | 70.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 29.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.60 |
ZIP code 69120 is located in Arnold, Nebraska, within Custer County. With a population of 1,145, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.7 years. Economically, 69120 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $65,556 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 69120 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $134,900 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $765 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 70.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 36% since 2019.
The population of 69120 is primarily White (90.57%). Residents are well-educated — 41.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.2%. Household income has grown by 11% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 69120 stands at 1.5%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 63%.
Overall, ZIP code 69120 in Arnold, NE is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,145 residents, a median household income of $65,556, and a median home value of $134,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Nebraska.