🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

69021

Benkelman

ZIP Code 69021 is a standard zip code serving Benkelman, Benkelman, Nebraska (NE), in Dundy County, United States. It has an estimated population of 1,348 with a median household income of $48,750. The area falls within the America/Denver timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Nebraska (NE)
County: Dundy
City: Benkelman
Timezone: America/Denver

Coordinates

Latitude: 40.098000
Longitude: -101.534400

Geographic Details

Land Area: 302.47 mi²
Water Area: 0.69 mi²
Population Density: 4.0 people per mi² (5th percentile)
Bounding Box: 40.350038°N, 40.002385°S, -101.323797°E, -101.752858°W

With 1,348 residents spread across 302.47 square miles, this area has a population density of 4.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

1,348

Population

30th percentile

$48,750

Median Income

50th percentile

$66,000

Median Home Value

10th percentile

302.47 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 69021 is $48,750, and the median home value is $66,000.

Housing

751

Total Units

608

Occupied Units

81.0%

Occupancy Rate

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