| ZIP Code | 69161 |
|---|---|
| City | Seneca |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Thomas County |
| Area Code | 308 |
| Elevation | 3,016 ft |
| Latitude | 42.156506 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -100.781305 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 31171 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 64.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.33 |
| Below Poverty | 7.7% ▼ 23% below avg |
| College Grads | 18.9% ▼ 51% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 2 (5.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 2 (5.4%) |
| Some College | 9 (24.3%) |
| Associates | 17 (45.9%) |
| Bachelors | 4 (10.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3 (8.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $62,708 ▼ 18% below avg ↑ 70% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Total Units | 64 |
| Vacant Units | 25 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.33 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 64 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 25 |
| Owner Occupied | 64.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 35.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.33 |
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.