Mitchell, NE · standard
ZIP Code 69357
Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,567
- 4/sq mi Low-density area
- $70,104
- Median income Near-median income area
- $182,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 25.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mitchell pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 47th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 39th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 4
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 69357 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 69357 (Mitchell, NE) fell -2.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 278.6 in 2023 to 272.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 69357 covers 810.7 square miles in Mitchell, Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,567 residents on file, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 69357 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,104 (8% below the average Nebraska ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,357. The poverty rate is 8.2%, with unemployment at 3.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $182,400 (2% below the average Nebraska ZIP) and median rent is $1,042; 71.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.9, and the average commute is 25 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Nebraska and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 69357.
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 69357
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mitchell, NE
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 69357.
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 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 69357, Mitchell, 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
3,567
Population
810.7
Area (sq mi)
4
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 69357?
41.9
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
4.1%
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?
$70,104
Median Household Income
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$35,357
Per Capita Income
8.2%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
24.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 69357 ranks among Nebraska ZIPs
Mitchell, 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)
$70,104 44th percentile higher than 44% 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
1,652housing units
1,652
Total Housing Units
1,505
Occupied Units
147
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$182,400
Median Home Value
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$1,042
Median Rent
1962
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
-2.3%
YoY Change (2024)
272
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+172%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 69357 have decreased 2.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +172% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.1% | 204 |
| 2021 | +10.6% | 226 |
| 2022 | +24.4% | 281 |
| 2023 | -0.9% | 279 |
| 2024 | -2.3% | 272 |
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 61 business establishments in ZIP 69357, employing approximately 280 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,107,000.
61
Businesses
280
Employees
$11.1M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 8 | 13.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 13.1% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 9.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 8.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 8.2% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 6.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 6.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 6.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 6.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 6.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 4.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 4.9% |
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 69357, 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 (3,567 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 69357 in?
ZIP code 69357 (Mitchell) 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 69357?
ZIP code 69357 in Mitchell, NE has a population of 3,567 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 69357?
The median household income in ZIP 69357 is $70,104, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 69357?
The median home value in ZIP 69357 is $182,400, which is 34% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 69357?
The largest racial group in ZIP 69357 is White at 81.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 69357?
ZIP code 69357 has 61 business establishments employing approximately 280 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 69357?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 69357 are: Construction (8), Other services (except public administration) (8), Retail trade (6). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 69357?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 69357 decreased by 2.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 172%. 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 69357?
In ZIP code 69357, 54.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.8% 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 69357?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 69357 is 24.5 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 69357?
In ZIP code 69357, approximately 71.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 69357?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 69357 is 8.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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