| ZIP Code | 69129 |
|---|---|
| City | Chappell |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Deuel County |
| Area Code | 308 |
| Elevation | 3,810 ft |
| Latitude | 41.134977 |
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| Longitude | -102.380427 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 31049 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 51.6 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
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| Avg Household Size | 2.22 |
| Below Poverty | 8.3% ▼ 17% below avg |
| College Grads | 38.0% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 3.7% ▼ 25% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 4 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 267 (30.5%) |
| Some College | 123 (14.1%) |
| Associates | 148 (16.9%) |
| Bachelors | 130 (14.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 202 (23.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $58,333 ▼ 24% below avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $99,300 ▼ 64% below avg ↑ 9% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $748/mo ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 683 |
| Vacant Units | 125 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.22 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 683 |
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| Vacant | 125 |
| Owner Occupied | 84.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 15.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.22 |
ZIP code 69129 is located in Chappell, Nebraska, within Deuel County. With a population of 1,241, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 51.6 years. Economically, 69129 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $58,333 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 69129 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $99,300 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $748 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 84.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 9% since 2019.
The population of 69129 is primarily White (88.72%). Residents are moderately educated — 38.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.3%. Household income has grown by 25% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 69129 stands at 3.7%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 69129 in Chappell, NE is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,241 residents, a median household income of $58,333, and a median home value of $99,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Nebraska.