| ZIP Code | 69356 |
|---|---|
| City | Minatare |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Scotts Bluff County |
| Area Code | 308 |
| Elevation | 4,067 ft |
| Latitude | 41.890922 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -103.451135 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 31157 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.7 yrs ↓ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.51 |
| Below Poverty | 11.1% ▲ 11% above avg |
| College Grads | 42.5% ▲ 10% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.3% ▲ 29% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 5 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 393 (28.2%) |
| Some College | 129 (9.3%) |
| Associates | 273 (19.6%) |
| Bachelors | 177 (12.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 415 (29.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $70,647 ≈ Avg ↑ 88% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $180,400 ▼ 35% below avg ↑ 86% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 1,103 |
| Vacant Units | 189 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.51 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,103 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 189 |
| Owner Occupied | 86.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 13.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.51 |
ZIP code 69356 is located in Minatare, Nebraska, within Scotts Bluff County. With a population of 2,301, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.7 years. Economically, 69356 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $70,647 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 69356 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $180,400 is below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 86.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 86% since 2019.
The population of 69356 is primarily White (81.96%). Residents are well-educated — 42.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.1%. Household income has grown by 88% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 69356 stands at 6.3%, which is above the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 69356 in Minatare, NE is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,301 residents, a median household income of $70,647, and a median home value of $180,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Nebraska.