| ZIP Code | 69101 |
|---|---|
| City | North Platte |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Lincoln County |
| Area Code | 308 |
| Elevation | 2,806 ft |
| Latitude | 41.150189 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -100.805308 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 31111 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.5 yrs ↑ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.23 |
| Below Poverty | 13.8% ▲ 38% above avg |
| College Grads | 34.9% ▼ 10% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.1% ▼ 38% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 79 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,075 (27.7%) |
| Some College | 3,172 (17.3%) |
| Associates | 3,607 (19.7%) |
| Bachelors | 2,742 (15%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,659 (20%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $61,833 ▼ 19% below avg ↑ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $183,100 ▼ 34% below avg ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $878/mo ↑ 16% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 13,662 |
| Vacant Units | 1,610 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.23 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 13,662 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,610 |
| Owner Occupied | 61.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 38.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.23 |
ZIP code 69101 is located in North Platte, Nebraska, within Lincoln County. With a population of 27,572, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.5 years. Economically, 69101 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $61,833 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 69101 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $183,100 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $878 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 61.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 31% since 2019.
The population of 69101 is primarily White (85.72%). Residents are moderately educated — 34.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 13.8%. Household income has grown by 6% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 69101 stands at 3.1%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 87%.
Overall, ZIP code 69101 in North Platte, NE is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 27,572 residents, a median household income of $61,833, and a median home value of $183,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Nebraska.