69341 ZIP Code — Gering, NE
Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska
ZIP code 69341 is located in Gering, Nebraska, within Scotts Bluff County. It covers approximately 206.89 square miles and serves a population of 10,707 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 308.
About ZIP code 69341
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $162,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.
Median household income is $65,750. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 14 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
10,707
population
206.89
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
69341 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 69341
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 69341. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Gering | Acceptable |
| Gering | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
69356 Minatare (12.4 mi)
69361 Scottsbluff (12.7 mi)
69357 Mitchell (13.4 mi)
69352 Lyman (15.4 mi)
69345 Harrisburg (16.2 mi)
69334 Bayard (17.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 10,707 |
| Population density | 52 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 31 |
| County FIPS | 157 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 206.89 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.32 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.7779 |
| Longitude | -103.6576 |
| Timezone | Mountain (MT) |
| Area code | 308 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 41.8% | 47.4% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.7% | 32.6% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.6% | 16.4% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 4.8% | 3.6% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
10,707
Population
52
People per sq mi
37.0
Median age
$65,750
Median household income
$33,849
Per capita income
$162,300
Median home value
$843
Median monthly rent
73.2%
Home ownership
12.3%
Poverty rate
2.3%
Unemployment
3,454
Housing units
25.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
382
Under 5
390
331
5–9
337
478
10–14
486
359
15–19
365
258
20–24
263
693
25–34
705
729
35–44
743
533
45–54
543
360
55–59
366
208
60–64
212
565
65–74
576
288
75–84
293
121
85+
123
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,895 | 27.0% |
| 18 and over | 7,812 | 73.0% |
| 65 and over | 1,966 | 18.4% |
| Median age | 37.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
76%
Hispanic or Latino
10.2%
Two or more races
8.8%
Other race
3.2%
Black or African American
1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.5%
Asian
0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,059 | 76% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,210 | 10.2% |
| Two or more races | 1,043 | 8.8% |
| Other race | 376 | 3.2% |
| Black or African American | 114 | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 63 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 39 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 13 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 41.8% | 47.4% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.7% | 32.6% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.6% | 16.4% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 4.8% | 3.6% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
5.4%
$10k–$15k
7.2%
$15k–$25k
4.5%
$25k–$35k
8.5%
$35k–$50k
14.5%
$50k–$75k
18.6%
$75k–$100k
11.6%
$100k–$150k
19.0%
$150k–$200k
7.1%
$200k+
3.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 7.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.1% |
| $200k+ | 3.7% |
| Median income | $65,750 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.9%
$50k–$100k
18.4%
$100k–$150k
21.7%
$150k–$200k
19.0%
$200k–$300k
28.2%
$300k–$500k
6.7%
$500k–$1M
0.9%
$1M+
0.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $162,300 |
| Median rent / month | $843 |
| Owner occupied | 73.2% |
| Renter occupied | 26.8% |
| Vacant | 7.6% |
| Single-family detached | 75.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.7% |
| Mobile homes | 4.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.54 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 28.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 17.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 10.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 36.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 21.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 9.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.5% |
| 3 or more | 25.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 66.1% |
| Electricity | 27.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 4.2% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 0.8% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,967 | 46.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 238 | 5.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 834 | 19.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,203 | 28.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,607 | 37.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,315 | 31.0% |
| Average household size | 2.44 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 30.6% | 23.7% |
| Married | 52.9% | 47.0% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 13.2% |
| Divorced | 13.0% | 15.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.3%
Some HS, no diploma
5.5%
HS graduate
28.1%
Some college, no degree
25.6%
Associate's degree
11.9%
Bachelor's degree
17.0%
Graduate / professional
8.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 25.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 197 | 7.1% |
| Kindergarten | 49 | 1.8% |
| Elementary school | 1,530 | 55.1% |
| High school | 549 | 19.8% |
| College / grad school | 451 | 16.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.6%
Retail trade
12.3%
Professional & management
9.9%
Construction
8.6%
Public administration
8.1%
Transportation & utilities
6.2%
Manufacturing
5.9%
Agriculture & mining
5.5%
Finance & real estate
5.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.1%
Information
3.1%
Wholesale trade
2.8%
Other services
2.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 28.4% |
| Service | 19.5% |
| Sales & office | 26.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.0% |
| Production & transportation | 12.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 70.2% |
| Government | 19.0% |
| Self-employed | 10.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.9% |
| Carpool | 11.8% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 2.0% |
| Work from home | 4.5% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 13.8 |
Poverty
All people
12.3%
Under 18 years
14.5%
18 and over
11.4%
Married-couple families
3.5%
Female-led households
26.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 34.9% |
| Retirement income | 17.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.9% |
| High blood pressure | 32.9% |
| High cholesterol | 32.2% |
| Diabetes | 10.4% |
| Heart disease | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 8.4% |
| Arthritis | 25.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.9% |
| Cancer | 7.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.7% |
| Binge drinking | 18.5% |
| No physical activity | 23.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.4% |
| Depression | 17.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.4% |
| Poor mental health | 11.8% |
| Poor physical health | 9.1% |
| No health insurance | 16.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 68.6% |
| Visited dentist | 62.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.5% |
| Teeth loss | 11.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 530 | 6.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.5% |
| Under 18 | 0.7% |
| 18–64 years | 12.8% |
| 65 and over | 36.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 64.2% |
| Public insurance | 36.2% |
| No insurance | 11.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 9,935 | 92.8% |
| Spanish | 398 | 4.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 343 | 3.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 25 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 30 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 10,142 | 94.7% |
| Born in same state | 10,104 | 94.4% |
| Born in different state | 7,518 | 70.2% |
| Foreign born | 38 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 565 | 5.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 363 | 64.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,044 | 9.8% |
| French | 797 | 7.4% |
| Arab | 354 | 3.3% |
| English | 93 | 0.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 69 | 0.6% |
| Dutch | 33 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 6 | 0.1% |
| German | 5 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.6% |
| Internet access | 93.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 69341
What city is ZIP code 69341 in?
ZIP code 69341 is primarily assigned to Gering, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 69341 in?
ZIP code 69341 falls within Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 69341?
The median home value in ZIP code 69341 is $162,300.
What is the population of ZIP code 69341?
ZIP code 69341 has an estimated population of 10,707 residents, with a density of 52 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 69341?
The median household income in ZIP code 69341 is $65,750, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 69341 in?
ZIP code 69341 observes the MST timezone.