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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
$73,638
Median income
$185,700
Median home value
30.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 569.6 square miles in Gering, Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska. The area is home to 11,165 residents, producing a population density of 20 people per square mile, and falls within the Denver time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 69341 against Nebraska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 69341 sits at $73,638 (4% below the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $37,259. The poverty rate stands at 14.3% and the unemployment rate at 0.7%. On housing, the median home value is $185,700 (1% below the state average) with median rent at $826 per month, and 72.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 69341 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 30.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.7, and the average commute is 16 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 69341 sits relative to Nebraska and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 69341

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 69341.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 69341?

37.7

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

5.6%

Foreign-Born

White 76.1%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.4%
Hispanic or Latino 24.3%

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

$37,259

Per Capita Income

14.3%

Poverty Rate

0.7%

Unemployment Rate

15.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 69341 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$73,638 Top 47% higher than 53% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

4,586

Total Housing Units

4,187

Occupied Units

399

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.6%
Renter 27.4%

$185,700

Median Home Value

-1% vs state

$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.

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Related Areas

Scotts Bluff County Gering, NE Nebraska

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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Official Data Resources for Gering, NE

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
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Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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