| ZIP Code | 69220 |
|---|---|
| City | Sparks |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Cherry County |
| Area Code | 402 |
| Elevation | 2,598 ft |
| Latitude | 42.918531 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -100.168594 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 31031 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 25.8 yrs ↓ 46% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.73 |
| Below Poverty | 33.8% ▲ 238% above avg |
| College Grads | 15.4% ▼ 60% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 31 (59.6%) |
| Some College | 2 (3.8%) |
| Associates | 11 (21.2%) |
| Bachelors | 2 (3.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6 (11.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $28,950 ▼ 62% below avg ↓ 31% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $243,800 ▼ 13% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 8.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 56 |
| Vacant Units | 15 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.73 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 56 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 15 |
| Owner Occupied | 22.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 78.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.73 |
ZIP code 69220 is located in Sparks, Nebraska, within Cherry County. With a population of 71, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 25.8 years. Economically, 69220 is a lower-income ZIP code: the median household income of $28,950 is well below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 69220 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $243,800 is near the national average. This is predominantly a renter community, with 78.1% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods.
The population of 69220 is majority White (69.01%). Residents are less-educated — 15.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 33.8%. Household income has declined by 31% since 2019.
As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 88%.
Overall, ZIP code 69220 in Sparks, NE is characterized as lower-income, less-educated, and a young community. With 71 residents, a median household income of $28,950, and a median home value of $243,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Nebraska.