| ZIP Code | 69361 |
|---|---|
| City | Scottsbluff |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Scotts Bluff County |
| Area Code | 308 |
| Elevation | 4,105 ft |
| Latitude | 42.102096 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -103.566082 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 31157 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.5 yrs ↑ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.28 |
| Below Poverty | 15.2% ▲ 52% above avg |
| College Grads | 39.3% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 4.2% ▼ 14% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 185 (1.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,534 (24.9%) |
| Some College | 1,779 (17.5%) |
| Associates | 1,682 (16.5%) |
| Bachelors | 1,172 (11.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,830 (27.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $55,531 ▼ 27% below avg ↑ 18% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $154,400 ▼ 45% below avg ↑ 16% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $949/mo ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 7,750 |
| Vacant Units | 498 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.28 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 7,750 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 498 |
| Owner Occupied | 60.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 39.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.28 |
ZIP code 69361 is located in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, within Scotts Bluff County. With a population of 16,965, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.5 years. Economically, 69361 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $55,531 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 69361 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $154,400 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $949 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 60.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 16% since 2019.
The population of 69361 is majority White (69.26%). Residents are moderately educated — 39.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 15.2%. Household income has grown by 18% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 69361 stands at 4.2%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 69361 in Scottsbluff, NE is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 16,965 residents, a median household income of $55,531, and a median home value of $154,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Nebraska.