Scottsbluff, NE · standard
ZIP Code 69361
Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 17,999
- 61/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $58,623
- Median income Below-median income area
- $155,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 26.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Scottsbluff pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 27th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 27th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 61
- people per sq mi
- 63%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 69361 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 69361 (Scottsbluff, NE) rose +7.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 206.0 in 2023 to 221.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 69361 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Scottsbluff, Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, home to 17,999 residents across 296.0 square miles, a density of 61 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 69361 reports a modest median household income of $58,623 (23% below the average Nebraska ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,706. The poverty rate is 14.0%, with unemployment at 3.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $155,100 (17% below the average Nebraska ZIP), and median rent is $952; owner occupancy is 63.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is 13 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Scotts Bluff County, so 69361 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 69361
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Scottsbluff, NE
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 69361.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
100 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
90 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
80 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
61 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
52 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 69361, Scottsbluff, 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
17,999
Population
296.0
Area (sq mi)
61
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 69361?
39.6
Median Age
46.7%
Male
53.3%
Female
4.3%
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?
$58,623
Median Household Income
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$37,706
Per Capita Income
14.0%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
12.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 69361 ranks among Nebraska ZIPs
Scottsbluff, 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)
$58,623 17th percentile higher than 17% 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
7,858housing units
7,858
Total Housing Units
7,345
Occupied Units
513
Vacant Units
2.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$155,100
Median Home Value
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$952
Median Rent
1966
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
+7.3%
YoY Change (2024)
221
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+121%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 69361 have increased 7.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +121% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.8% | 162 |
| 2021 | +9.4% | 178 |
| 2022 | +11.7% | 198 |
| 2023 | +3.8% | 206 |
| 2024 | +7.3% | 221 |
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 635 business establishments in ZIP 69361, employing approximately 9,256 people with a combined annual payroll of $409,404,000.
635
Businesses
9,256
Employees
$409.4M
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 100 | 15.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 90 | 14.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 80 | 12.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 61 | 9.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 52 | 8.2% |
| Construction | 45 | 7.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 41 | 6.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 33 | 5.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 27 | 4.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 26 | 4.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 25 | 3.9% |
| Manufacturing | 17 | 2.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 13 | 2.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 7 | 1.1% |
| Information | 6 | 0.9% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 4 | 0.6% |
| Utilities | 4 | 0.6% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 69361 vs 69355 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69355 | Melbeta, NE | 115 | 11.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 69361, 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 (17,999 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 69361 in?
ZIP code 69361 (Scottsbluff) 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 69361?
ZIP code 69361 in Scottsbluff, NE has a population of 17,999 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 69361?
The median household income in ZIP 69361 is $58,623, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 69361?
The median home value in ZIP 69361 is $155,100, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 69361?
The largest racial group in ZIP 69361 is White at 73.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 26.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 69361?
ZIP code 69361 has 635 business establishments employing approximately 9,256 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 69361?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 69361 are: Retail trade (100), Health care and social assistance (90), Other services (except public administration) (80). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 69361?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 69361 increased by 7.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 121%. 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 69361?
In ZIP code 69361, 54.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.8% 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 69361?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 69361 is 12.6 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 69361?
In ZIP code 69361, approximately 63.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 69361?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 69361 is 14.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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