City

Scottsbluff, NE

2 ZIP codes  ·  Scotts Bluff County  ·  Nebraska

👥16,965Population
💰$55,531Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂38.5Median Age
🏠$154,400Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓39.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 14% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.1% Female 52.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 69.3%Hispanic: 25.5%Black: 0.8%Asian: 1.2%Other: 1.6%Race
White69.3%
Hispanic25.5%
Black0.8%
Asian1.2%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
9%
25–44
23%
45–64
23%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty15.2% ▲ 52% above avg
College Grads39.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 14% below avg
No HS Diploma185 (1.8%)
HS Graduate2,534 (24.9%)
Some College1,779 (17.5%)
Associates1,682 (16.5%)
Bachelors1,172 (11.5%)
Graduate Degree2,830 (27.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 24.9%Some College: 17.5%Associates: 16.5%Bachelors: 11.5%Graduate: 27.8%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad24.9%
Some College17.5%
Associates16.5%
Bachelors11.5%
Graduate27.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 60.3%Renter: 39.7%Tenure
Owner60.3%
Renter39.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,531 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$154,400 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$949/mo
Total Housing Units7,750
Vacant Units498

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
79%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
1%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
57%
About Scottsbluff, NE

Scottsbluff is a city in Nebraska, located in Scotts Bluff County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 16,965 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.5 years.

Economically, Scottsbluff is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,531 is below the national average. Approximately 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Scottsbluff is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $154,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $949 per month. Homeownership is high at 60.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Scottsbluff is moderately educated. 39.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (69.26%).

Scottsbluff, NE offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Nebraska. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Scottsbluff
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
69361 16,965 $55,531 $154,400 $949 4.2% 39.3% 60.3%

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