US ZIP Code
69221

Wood Lake, NE

Cherry County  ·  Nebraska

● Active
👥 68 Population ↓ 54% since 2019
💰 $47,083 Median HH Income
▼ 38% below avg ↓ 8% since 2019
🎂 64.1 Median Age ↑ 29% since 2019
🎓 37.5% College Grads
≈ Avg
📊 0.0% Unemployment
▼ 100% below avg
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code69221
CityWood Lake
StateNebraska (NE)
CountyCherry County
Area Code402
Elevation2,724 ft
Latitude42.641545
Longitude-100.310434
TimezoneChicago (DST)
FIPS31031
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 38.2% (26) Female 61.8% (42) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.8%Other: 13.2%Race
White83.8%
Other13.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
13%
25–44
24%
45–64
22%
65+
28%

Key Indicators

Median Age64.1 yrs ↑ 29% since 2019
Avg Household Size2.34
Below Poverty0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
College Grads37.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
HS Graduate20 (35.7%)
Some College9 (16.1%)
Associates6 (10.7%)
Bachelors11 (19.6%)
Graduate Degree10 (17.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 35.7%Some College: 16.1%Associates: 10.7%Bachelors: 19.6%Graduate: 17.9%Edu
HS Grad35.7%
Some College16.1%
Associates10.7%
Bachelors19.6%
Graduate17.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 44.8%Renter: 55.2%Tenure
Owner44.8%
Renter55.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
31%
$50k–100k
23%
$150k–200k
46%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,083 ▼ 38% below avg ↓ 8% since 2019
Total Units45
Vacant Units16
Avg HH Size2.34

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–50k
55%
$50k–75k
34%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Walked
23%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
85%
15–30 min
5%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1960s–1970s
17%
2000+
79%

Summary

Total Units45
Vacant16
Owner Occupied44.8%
Renter Occupied55.2%
Avg HH Size2.34
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 69221 is in Wood Lake, NE, in Cherry County.
ZIP code 69221 is located in Nebraska (NE).
ZIP code 69221 is in Cherry County, NE.
ZIP 69221 observes the Chicago timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 69221 is 68 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 69221 is $47,083 (ACS 2023).
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 69221

ZIP code 69221 is located in Wood Lake, Nebraska, within Cherry County. With a population of 68, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 64.1 years. Economically, 69221 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $47,083 is below the national average.

The population of 69221 is primarily White (83.82%). Residents are moderately educated — 37.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Household income has declined by 8% since 2019.

Overall, ZIP code 69221 in Wood Lake, NE is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, and an older community.