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Melbeta, NE · standard

ZIP Code 69355

Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

115
77/sq mi
$47,000
Median income
$90,000
Median home value
6.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Melbeta pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

11th pct
household income, US ZIPs
7th pct
home value, US ZIPs
77
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 69355 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 69355 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Melbeta, Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, home to just 115 residents across 1.5 square miles, a density of 77 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 69355 reports a modest median household income of $47,000 (39% below the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $24,483. Poverty here runs at 10.3%, with unemployment measured at 7.1%. On housing, the median home value is $90,000 (52% below the state average) with median rent at $850 per month, and 81.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 6.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.8, and the average commute is -. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Scotts Bluff County, so you can benchmark 69355 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 →

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 69355, Melbeta, 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

115

Population

1.5

Area (sq mi)

77

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 69355?

55.8

Median Age

39.7%

Male

60.3%

Female

10.3%

Foreign-Born

White 78.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 21.2%
Hispanic or Latino 20.5%

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?

$47,000

Median Household Income

-39% vs state

$24,483

Per Capita Income

10.3%

Poverty Rate

7.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 69355 ranks nationally

Melbeta, NE household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$47,000 11th percentile higher than 11% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.5%

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

What does housing look like?

71

Total Housing Units

64

Occupied Units

7

Vacant Units

2.28

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.3%
Renter 18.8%

$90,000

Median Home Value

-52% vs state

$850

Median Rent

1943

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 69355 vs 69353 →

ZIP 69355 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 69355 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 69355 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 69355 ranks #3 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
69353 Mcgrew, NE 37 5.3 mi
69356 Minatare, NE 1,882 8.3 mi
69361 Scottsbluff, NE 17,999 11.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Scotts Bluff County

69361 standard
Scottsbluff, NE
Pop: 17,999
69341 standard
Gering, NE
Pop: 11,165
69357 standard
Mitchell, NE
Pop: 3,567
69358 standard
Morrill, NE
Pop: 1,907
69356 standard
Minatare, NE
Pop: 1,882
69352 standard
Lyman, NE
Pop: 619

Related Areas

Scotts Bluff County Melbeta, NE Nebraska

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 69355 in? ▼
ZIP code 69355 (Melbeta) 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 69355? ▼
ZIP code 69355 in Melbeta, NE has a population of 115 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 69355? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 69355 is $47,000, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 69355? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 69355 is $90,000, which is 68% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 69355? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 69355 is White at 78.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.5% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 69355? ▼
In ZIP code 69355, 59.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 6.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 69355? ▼
In ZIP code 69355, approximately 81.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 69355? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 69355 is 10.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.