US ZIP Code
69161

Seneca, NE

Thomas County  ·  Nebraska

● Active
👥 52 Population ↓ 32% since 2019
💰 $62,708 Median HH Income
▼ 18% below avg ↑ 70% since 2019
🎂 64.9 Median Age
🎓 18.9% College Grads
▼ 51% below avg
📊 0.0% Unemployment
▼ 100% below avg
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code69161
CitySeneca
StateNebraska (NE)
CountyThomas County
Area Code308
Elevation3,016 ft
Latitude42.156506
Longitude-100.781305
TimezoneChicago (DST)
FIPS31171
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 53.9% (28) Female 46.2% (24) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.2%Other: 3.9%Race
White96.2%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

18–24
25%
25–44
2%
45–64
25%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age64.9 yrs
Avg Household Size1.33
Below Poverty7.7% ▼ 23% below avg
College Grads18.9% ▼ 51% below avg
Unemployment0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (5.4%)
HS Graduate2 (5.4%)
Some College9 (24.3%)
Associates17 (45.9%)
Bachelors4 (10.8%)
Graduate Degree3 (8.1%)

Education

No HS: 5.4%HS Grad: 5.4%Some College: 24.3%Associates: 45.9%Bachelors: 10.8%Graduate: 8.1%Edu
No HS5.4%
HS Grad5.4%
Some College24.3%
Associates45.9%
Bachelors10.8%
Graduate8.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.1%Renter: 35.9%Tenure
Owner64.1%
Renter35.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–100k
8%
$100k–150k
28%
$300k–500k
40%
Over $500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,708 ▼ 18% below avg ↑ 70% since 2019
Total Units64
Vacant Units25
Avg HH Size1.33

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$50k–75k
46%
$75k–100k
8%
$100k–150k
27%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
76%
Work From Home
24%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
9%
15–30 min
59%
30–45 min
32%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
21%
1960s–1970s
6%
2000+
74%

Summary

Total Units64
Vacant25
Owner Occupied64.1%
Renter Occupied35.9%
Avg HH Size1.33
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 69161 is in Seneca, NE, in Thomas County.
ZIP code 69161 is located in Nebraska (NE).
ZIP code 69161 is in Thomas County, NE.
ZIP 69161 observes the Chicago timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 69161 is 52 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 69161 is $62,708 (ACS 2023).
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 69161

ZIP code 69161 is located in Seneca, Nebraska, within Thomas County. With a population of 52, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 64.9 years. Economically, 69161 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $62,708 is below the national average.

The population of 69161 is primarily White (96.15%). Residents are less-educated — 18.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.7%. Household income has grown by 70% since 2019.

About 24% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.

Overall, ZIP code 69161 in Seneca, NE is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied.