Gering, NE · standard
ZIP Code 69341
Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,165
- 20/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $73,638
- Median income Near-median income area
- $185,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 30.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Gering pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 47%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 40th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 20
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 69341 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 69341 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Gering, Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, home to 11,165 residents across 569.6 square miles, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 69341 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,638 (4% below the average Nebraska ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,259. The poverty rate is 14.3%, with unemployment at 0.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $185,700 (1% below the average Nebraska ZIP) and median rent is $826; 72.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.7, and the average commute is 16 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Nebraska and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 69341.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 69341
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gering, NE
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 69341.
- Construction
Construction
32 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
29 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
24 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
22 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
19 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 69341, Gering, NE · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
11,165
Population
569.6
Area (sq mi)
20
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 69341?
37.7
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
5.6%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$73,638
Median Household Income
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$37,259
Per Capita Income
14.3%
Poverty Rate
0.7%
Unemployment Rate
15.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 69341 ranks among Nebraska ZIPs
Gering, NE household income vs. every Nebraska ZIP code
Median household income among 556 reporting Nebraska ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$73,638 Top 50% higher than 50% of 556 Nebraska ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,586housing units
4,586
Total Housing Units
4,187
Occupied Units
399
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$185,700
Median Home Value
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$826
Median Rent
1974
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-0.9%
YoY Change (2024)
205
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+105%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 69341 have decreased 0.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +105% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -1.7% | 156 |
| 2021 | +10.9% | 173 |
| 2022 | +9.0% | 189 |
| 2023 | +9.7% | 207 |
| 2024 | -0.9% | 205 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 233 business establishments in ZIP 69341, employing approximately 2,551 people with a combined annual payroll of $114,750,000.
233
Businesses
2,551
Employees
$114.8M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 32 | 13.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 29 | 12.4% |
| Retail trade | 24 | 10.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 22 | 9.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 19 | 8.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 19 | 8.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 15 | 6.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 15 | 6.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 14 | 6.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 4.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 4.3% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 3.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 2.6% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 1.3% |
| Information | 3 | 1.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 69341, both outside NE so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (11,165 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 69341 in?
ZIP code 69341 (Gering) is located in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska. Scotts Bluff County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/scotts-bluff-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 69341?
ZIP code 69341 in Gering, NE has a population of 11,165 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 69341?
The median household income in ZIP 69341 is $73,638, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 69341?
The median home value in ZIP 69341 is $185,700, which is 33% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 69341?
The largest racial group in ZIP 69341 is White at 76.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 24.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 69341?
ZIP code 69341 has 233 business establishments employing approximately 2,551 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 69341?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 69341 are: Construction (32), Accommodation and food services (29), Retail trade (24). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 69341?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 69341 decreased by 0.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 105%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 69341?
In ZIP code 69341, 56.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 69341?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 69341 is 15.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 69341?
In ZIP code 69341, approximately 72.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 69341?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 69341 is 14.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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