| ZIP Code | 69341 |
|---|---|
| City | Gering |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Scotts Bluff County |
| Area Code | 308 |
| Elevation | 3,952 ft |
| Latitude | 41.739079 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -103.679013 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 31157 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.42 |
| Below Poverty | 13.5% ▲ 35% above avg |
| College Grads | 39.2% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 0.9% ▼ 81% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 73 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,958 (28.7%) |
| Some College | 1,063 (15.6%) |
| Associates | 1,051 (15.4%) |
| Bachelors | 759 (11.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,910 (28%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $70,142 ▼ 8% below avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $169,600 ▼ 39% below avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $815/mo ↑ 7% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,648 |
| Vacant Units | 359 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.42 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,648 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 359 |
| Owner Occupied | 73.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 27.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.42 |
ZIP code 69341 is located in Gering, Nebraska, within Scotts Bluff County. With a population of 10,721, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.8 years. Economically, 69341 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $70,142 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 69341 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $169,600 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $815 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 73.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 25% since 2019.
The population of 69341 is primarily White (70.66%). Residents are moderately educated — 39.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 13.5%. Household income has grown by 25% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 69341 stands at 0.9%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 85%.
Overall, ZIP code 69341 in Gering, NE is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 10,721 residents, a median household income of $70,142, and a median home value of $169,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Nebraska.