ZIP Code 69212 in Crookston, NE

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Crookston, Nebraska
Counties:Cherry County[Primary]
Todd County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:9:04:34 AM
Population:540 [See All]
Area Code:402
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:42.8908, -100.7875
Land Area:239.182 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 69212 has 540 residents and 160 households (average 3.38 persons per household). The median age is 28.3 years, significantly younger than the state (36.9) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.6% male and 47.4% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are American Indian & Alaska Native (53.1%, much higher than the state average of 1.2% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and White (39.4%, much lower than the state average of 78.4% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and American Indian & Alaska Native share is much higher than both the state (1.2%) and national averages (1.1%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:540Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:347Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:280Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:2.3 people per sq mile
Average Income:$0Source: Census ACS
Households:160Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$0Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:3.38Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.18Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--344374361309298276271200266248378283347
Decennial Census248------------------540------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 28.3

Male Median Age: 26.7

Female Median Age: 29.5

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male4436232561411216161418241110221
Female36222814151313713125183275943
Total8058513921272428192819365618151164
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:21341.20%
Black:10.19%
Hispanic:*112.13%
Asian:40.77%
American Indian:28755.51%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:10.19%
Total:517100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:28452.59%26.7 years
Females:25647.41%29.5 years
Total:540100%28.3 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:347100.00%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00.00%
Total Population:347100%
Total Native Population:347100.00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($74,985), is down $49,167 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $36,563. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $11,773 for nonfamily households (a difference of $11,773). By gender, male median income is $60,938 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($49,375), with a current gap of $60,938 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 25.3%, which is much lower than the state rate (68.8%). The unemployment rate is 1.7%, which is much lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (27.6%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$49,167$54,926$54,185$68,088$0$63,500$33,750$28,523$36,563$37,750$11,927$0$0
Median Family Income$68,672$66,875$66,641$69,706$69,375$68,382$0$28,864$0$39,500$0$0$0
Median NonFamily Income$28,750$34,167$40,000$29,231$28,438$24,722$30,313$27,031$27,000$33,654$9,038$11,597$11,773
Median Male Income$26,622$26,359$29,327$28,214$0$23,889$31,932$46,250$45,375$48,125$52,969$58,625$60,938
Median Female Income$38,523$39,063$46,484$46,544$0$45,735$32,031$26,750$24,643$26,875$27,292$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:5824.89%
Unemployed:10.43%
Not In Labor Force:17474.68%
Total:233100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:1322.41%
Service:1017.24%
Sales and Office:1627.59%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:1627.59%
Production, transportation, and material moving:35.17%
Total Civilian Employed Population:58100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($223,800), is down $89,500 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $78,000. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,035), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $440. Of occupied housing, owners make up 45.68% (5.41% with a mortgage, 94.59% free-and-clear) and renters 54.32% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 10.50%, which is markedly above the state rate (8.03%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$89,500$201,900$51,100$85,000$0$0$52,700$0$78,000$79,500$72,100$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:6675.00%
$500 to $999:1719.32%
$1,000 to $1,499:00.00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:55.68%
Total:88100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$0$0$0$0$0$0$386$421$440$450$347$231$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):42.47%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):7043.21%
Renter Occupied:8854.32%
Total Occupied Housing Units:162100%

Occupied Housing Units:16289.50%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):1910.50%
Total Housing Units:181100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:12468.51%
Multi-Family Units:4826.52%
Other Units:94.97%
Total Housing Units:181100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 33.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 93.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 4.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 33.10%, which is markedly below the state rate (74.40%). Public coverage is 86.50%, which is markedly above the state rate (30.50%). The share of people in poverty is 30.20%, which is on par with the state rate (6.70%), up 30.20 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 12.00 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (50.94%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:136.16%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:00.00%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):8138.39%
Some college, no degree:3516.59%
Associate's degree:125.69%
Bachelor's degree:5727.01%
Graduate or professional degree:136.16%
Total:211100%
High school or higher:19893.84%
Bachelor's degree or higher:7033.18%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:11526.68%
Public Insurance:30069.61%
No Insurance:163.71%
Total:431100%
Has Health Insurance:41596.29%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%14.5%27.6%18.2%18.4%53.6%42.6%30.2%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:00.00%
Kindergarten:1110.38%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):5450.94%
High school (grades 9-12):4138.68%
College or graduate school:00.00%
Total:106100%
Early Childhood:1110.38%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):106100.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


Business demographic information for ZIP Code 69212 is not available at this time. USPS data shows 83 residential mailboxes and 0 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:83Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:124Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:83Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:0Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$0Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$0Source: CBP
# of Employees:0Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 69212 is located in Cherry County, Nebraska, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Nebraska's 3rd Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 69212. It covers 239.182 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.191 sq mi.

CBSA Name:--Source: Census
CBSA Number:--Source: Census
CBSA Type:--Source: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:0Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:239.182 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.191 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:03Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:67435.41 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:3111475Source: Census
Place Name:Crookston village; NebraskaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


69214 | | 69211

Schools in ZIP Code 69212


ZIP Code 69212 is in the Todd County School District 66-1, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Lakeview Elementary - 09 26886 299th St
Crookston, NE 69212
District: Todd County School District 66-1
Zion Lutheran School 224 N Government St
Valentine, NE 69201
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Joseph Elementary School 102 N Tuller St
Atkinson, NE 68713
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Marys Elementary School 326 E Benton
O'neill, NE 68763
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 69212


Sinte Gleska University E. Highway 18, 101 Antelope Lake Circle
Mission, SD 57555-0105
Type: Post Secondary
Oglala Lakota College 490 Piya Wiconi Road
Kyle, SD 57752-0490
Type: Post Secondary
Chadron State College 1000 Main St
Chadron, NE 69337-2690
Type: Post Secondary
Mid-Plains Community College 1101 Halligan Drive
North Platte, NE 69101
Type: Post Secondary
National American University-Ellsworth Afb Extension 1000 Ellsworth Street, Suite 2400-B
Ellsworth Air Force Base, SD 57706-4800
Type: Post Secondary
Western Dakota Technical College 800 Mickelson Dr
Rapid City, SD 57703-4018
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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