ZIP code 69045: Wauneta, NE
69045 is a ZIP code in Wauneta, Nebraska, mainly in Chase County. About 801 people live here.
- Population
- 801
- Median household income
- $49,250
- Typical home value
- $143,900+9% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $494gross, per month
- Median age
- 50.1
- Homeowners
- 67.9%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 69045 details
| City | Wauneta |
|---|---|
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Chase County (also partly Hayes County, Dundy County, Hitchcock County) |
| Metro area | Not in a metro or micro area |
| Time zone | Mountain Time (UTC−7), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 328.2 sq mi, plus 0.1 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 2 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.5% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 17.1 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 40.46539, -101.36918 |
Median rent in 69045 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $449/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $494/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 69045
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69027 | Enders, NE | 8.5 mi | 57 |
| 69040 | Palisade, NE | 15.2 mi | 566 |
| 69032 | Hayes Center, NE | 17.9 mi | 526 |
| 69033 | Imperial, NE | 18.1 mi | 2,610 |
| 69037 | Max, NE | 19.5 mi | 62 |
| 69134 | Elsie, NE | 23.6 mi | 327 |
| 69043 | Stratton, NE | 24.0 mi | 546 |
| 69021 | Benkelman, NE | 24.1 mi | 1,224 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 69045?
A typical home in ZIP code 69045 is worth about $143,900 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $49,250 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Nebraska average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $143,900 homeWhat can a $49,250 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 69045
What city is ZIP code 69045?
ZIP code 69045 is in Wauneta, NE, in Chase County.
What county is ZIP code 69045 in?
69045 is mainly in Chase County, Nebraska, and partly in Hayes County, Dundy County and Hitchcock County.
What is the population of ZIP code 69045?
About 801 people live in ZIP code 69045, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 69045 in?
69045 is in Mountain Time (UTC−7). It observes daylight saving time.