US ZIP Code
69212

Crookston, NE

Cherry County  ·  Nebraska

● Active
👥 347 Population ↑ 30% since 2019
🎂 39.9 Median Age ↓ 2% since 2019
🎓 41.4% College Grads
≈ Avg
📊 1.7% Unemployment
▼ 65% below avg ↓ 23% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code69212
CityCrookston
StateNebraska (NE)
CountyCherry County
Area Code402
Elevation2,832 ft
Latitude42.979813
Longitude-100.803245
TimezoneChicago (DST)
FIPS31031
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 22.8% (79) Female 77.2% (268) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 43.2%Hispanic: 3.8%Other: 2.9%Race
White43.2%
Hispanic3.8%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
31%
25–44
16%
45–64
22%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.9 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019
Avg Household Size2.14
Below Poverty56.2% ▲ 462% above avg
College Grads41.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.7% ▼ 65% below avg
HS Graduate79 (39.9%)
Some College17 (8.6%)
Associates20 (10.1%)
Bachelors12 (6.1%)
Graduate Degree70 (35.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 39.9%Some College: 8.6%Associates: 10.1%Bachelors: 6.1%Graduate: 35.4%Edu
HS Grad39.9%
Some College8.6%
Associates10.1%
Bachelors6.1%
Graduate35.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 45.7%Renter: 54.3%Tenure
Owner45.7%
Renter54.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
50%
$50k–100k
15%
$150k–200k
18%
$200k–300k
11%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Total Units181
Vacant Units19
Avg HH Size2.14

Income Distribution

Under $25k
55%
$25k–50k
7%
$50k–75k
21%
$75k–100k
9%
$100k–150k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
51%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
26%
2000+
73%

Summary

Total Units181
Vacant19
Owner Occupied45.7%
Renter Occupied54.3%
Avg HH Size2.14
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 69212 is in Crookston, NE, in Cherry County.
ZIP code 69212 is located in Nebraska (NE).
ZIP code 69212 is in Cherry County, NE.
ZIP 69212 observes the Chicago timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 69212 is 347 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 69212

ZIP code 69212 is located in Crookston, Nebraska, within Cherry County. With a population of 347, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.9 years.

The population of 69212 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 43.2%. Residents are well-educated — 41.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 56.2%.

The unemployment rate in 69212 stands at 1.7%, which is well below the national average. About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 69%.

Overall, ZIP code 69212 in Crookston, NE is characterized as well-educated, and a middle-aged community.