City

Gering, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Scotts Bluff County  ·  Nebraska

👥10,721Population
💰$70,142Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂37.8Median Age
🏠$169,600Median Home Value▼ 39% below avg
🎓39.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊0.9%Unemployment▼ 81% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 70.7%Hispanic: 24.2%Black: 0.6%Asian: 0.4%Other: 2.5%Race
White70.7%
Hispanic24.2%
Black0.6%
Asian0.4%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
19%
18–24
7%
25–44
26%
45–64
21%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty13.5% ▲ 35% above avg
College Grads39.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment0.9% ▼ 81% below avg
No HS Diploma73 (1.1%)
HS Graduate1,958 (28.7%)
Some College1,063 (15.6%)
Associates1,051 (15.4%)
Bachelors759 (11.1%)
Graduate Degree1,910 (28%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 28.7%Some College: 15.6%Associates: 15.4%Bachelors: 11.1%Graduate: 28%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad28.7%
Some College15.6%
Associates15.4%
Bachelors11.1%
Graduate28.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73%Renter: 27.1%Tenure
Owner73.0%
Renter27.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,142 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$169,600 ▼ 39% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$815/mo
Total Housing Units4,648
Vacant Units359

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
63%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
55%
About Gering, NE

Gering is a city in Nebraska, located in Scotts Bluff County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 10,721 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.8 years.

Economically, Gering is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,142 is near the national average. Approximately 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Gering is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $169,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $815 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gering is moderately educated. 39.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (70.66%).

Gering, NE offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Nebraska.

ZIP Codes in Gering
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
69341 10,721 $70,142 $169,600 $815 0.9% 39.2% 73.0%