The U.S. ZIP Code 69218 is associated with Merriman, NE in Cherry County. The current population estimate is 316. The 69218 ZIP Code has a median age of 36.9 years, and 18.0% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Median househould income in this region is $62,188, while about 5% of the population lives below the poverty line. In this Nebraska region, an estimated 92.4% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $27,562.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 69218 is $62,188, while the region's mean household income is $61,766. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $27,562. The per capita income in ZIP Code 69218 of $27,562 is approximately 14.67% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $32,302. An estimated 4.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 50.53% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 34.4% of the population in 69218 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 16.4% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 0.0% of 69218 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 0.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 10.2% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 5.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 11.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 8.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 34.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 13.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 16.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 69218, 92.4% of the population graduated high school, while 11.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 17.8% in this Cherry County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 3.6% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 4.1% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 17.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 50.8% |
| Associate's degree | 12.7% |
| Bachelor's degree | 11.2% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 0.0% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 69218, 89.6% is one race, while 10.4% are two or more races. Approximately 0.0% of 69218 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 69218 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (97.8%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (11.1%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 97.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 11.1% |
| Asian | 1.6% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 69218, 100.0% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Cherry County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 69218 are younger than average. The median age of 36.9 years in ZIP Code 69218 is approximately 3.15% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 78.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 18.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.2% of the population in 69218 falls in the age group 20 to 24 years, while an estimated 13.0% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.0% of 69218 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 7.6% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.1% |
| 10 to 14 years | 7.0% |
| 15 to 19 years | 2.8% |
| 20 to 24 years | 15.2% |
| 25 to 34 years | 10.4% |
| 35 to 44 years | 13.0% |
| 45 to 54 years | 7.9% |
| 55 to 59 years | 12.3% |
| 60 to 64 years | 0.6% |
| 65 to 74 years | 12.3% |
| 75 to 84 years | 5.7% |
| 85 years and over | 0.0% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 69218 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.9% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 69218 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 91.9% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 69218, an estimated 40.5% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 19.6% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Cherry County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 5.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 4.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 14.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 19.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 2.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 8.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3.4% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 40.5% |
In 69218, 65.7% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 40.6% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 28.1 minutes. Approximately 36.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 69218 work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining, while an estimated 23.6% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 69218 workers 16 years and over work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 36.4% |
| Construction | 6.1% |
| Manufacturing | 1.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% |
| Retail trade | 2.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 6.7% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 1.2% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 11.5% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 23.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 0.0% |
| Other services, except public administration | 7.9% |
| Public administration | 3.0% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 69218 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.51 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 33.74% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 16.39% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 69218 | 10.48¢/kWh | 8.4¢/kWh | 8.19¢/kWh |
| Nebraska | 13.14¢/kWh | 9.06¢/kWh | 7.67¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.83¢/kWh | 13.47¢/kWh | 8.51¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 69218 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.85 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.87 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.37 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.85 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 6.24 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.56 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.88 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.77 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.44 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.32 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.35 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.58 | 1.78 | 5.46 |