City

Mitchell, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Scotts Bluff County  ·  Nebraska

👥3,563Population
💰$69,958Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂44.0Median Age
🏠$179,200Median Home Value▼ 36% below avg
🎓37.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 17% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.5% Female 52.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 76.5%Hispanic: 17.9%Other: 4.3%Race
White76.5%
Hispanic17.9%
Other4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
19%
45–64
31%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty9.5% ≈ Avg
College Grads37.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 17% below avg
No HS Diploma45 (2%)
HS Graduate701 (31.5%)
Some College373 (16.8%)
Associates270 (12.1%)
Bachelors248 (11.2%)
Graduate Degree586 (26.4%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 31.5%Some College: 16.8%Associates: 12.1%Bachelors: 11.2%Graduate: 26.4%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad31.5%
Some College16.8%
Associates12.1%
Bachelors11.2%
Graduate26.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.8%Renter: 27.2%Tenure
Owner72.8%
Renter27.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,958 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$179,200 ▼ 36% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,055/mo
Total Housing Units1,615
Vacant Units145

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
63%
About Mitchell, NE

Mitchell is a city in Nebraska, located in Scotts Bluff County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,563 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44 years.

Economically, Mitchell is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,958 is near the national average. Approximately 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Mitchell is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $179,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,055 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mitchell is moderately educated. 37.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (76.54%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mitchell
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
69357 3,563 $69,958 $179,200 $1,055 4.1% 37.5% 72.8%