| ZIP Code | 69127 |
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| City | Brule |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Keith County |
| Area Code | 308 |
| Elevation | 3,661 ft |
| Latitude | 41.105836 |
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| Longitude | -101.918791 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 31101 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 59.9 yrs ↑ 4% since 2019 |
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| Avg Household Size | 2.07 |
| Below Poverty | 9.3% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 35.3% ▼ 9% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.2% ▼ 55% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 2 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 188 (34.1%) |
| Some College | 66 (12%) |
| Associates | 101 (18.3%) |
| Bachelors | 50 (9.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 145 (26.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $51,354 ▼ 33% below avg ↓ 9% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $185,400 ▼ 33% below avg ↑ 8% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $827/mo ↑ 41% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 628 |
| Vacant Units | 265 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.07 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 628 |
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| Vacant | 265 |
| Owner Occupied | 72.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 27.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.07 |
ZIP code 69127 is located in Brule, Nebraska, within Keith County. With a population of 751, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 59.9 years. Economically, 69127 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $51,354 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 69127 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $185,400 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $827 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 72.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 8% since 2019.
The population of 69127 is primarily White (93.48%). Residents are moderately educated — 35.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.3%. Household income has declined by 9% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 69127 stands at 2.2%, which is well below the national average. About 18% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 70%.
Overall, ZIP code 69127 in Brule, NE is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 751 residents, a median household income of $51,354, and a median home value of $185,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Nebraska.