69355 ZIP Code — Melbeta, NE
Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska
ZIP code 69355 is located in Melbeta, Nebraska, within Scotts Bluff County. It covers approximately 0.10 square miles and serves a population of 163 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 308.
163
population
0.10
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
69355 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 69355
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 69355. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Melbeta | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 163 |
| Population density | 1,630 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 31 |
| County FIPS | 157 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.10 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.7822 |
| Longitude | -103.5162 |
| 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 | 40.0% | 47.4% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 57.5% | 32.6% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 2.5% | 16.4% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 3.6% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
163
Population
1,630
People per sq mi
57.8
Median age
$55,625
Median household income
$25,245
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$775
Median monthly rent
86.7%
Home ownership
6.1%
Poverty rate
2.2%
Unemployment
69
Housing units
1.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1
Under 5
1
1
5–9
1
8
10–14
11
1
15–19
1
0
20–24
1
13
25–34
17
3
35–44
5
3
45–54
3
8
55–59
10
13
60–64
18
14
65–74
18
2
75–84
3
3
85+
4
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 25 | 15.3% |
| 18 and over | 138 | 84.7% |
| 65 and over | 44 | 27.0% |
| Median age | 57.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
62.5%
Two or more races
19.3%
Hispanic or Latino
15.1%
Black or African American
3.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 120 | 62.5% |
| Two or more races | 37 | 19.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 | 15.1% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 3.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 40.0% | 47.4% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 57.5% | 32.6% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 2.5% | 16.4% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 3.6% | 5.2% |
$10k–$15k
2.7%
$15k–$25k
18.7%
$25k–$35k
14.7%
$35k–$50k
12.0%
$50k–$75k
37.3%
$75k–$100k
12.0%
$100k–$150k
2.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $10k–$15k | 2.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 18.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 14.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 37.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 2.7% |
| Median income | $55,625 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
49.2%
$50k–$100k
23.1%
$100k–$150k
15.4%
$200k–$300k
12.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $775 |
| Owner occupied | 86.7% |
| Renter occupied | 13.3% |
| Vacant | 5.1% |
| Single-family detached | 94.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 5.1% |
| Median rooms | 6.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.15 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 27.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 41.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 12.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 36.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 26.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 18.7% |
| 3 or more | 46.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 2.7% |
| Electricity | 53.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 22.7% |
| Wood | 13.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 50 | 66.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 3 | 4.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3 | 4.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 19 | 25.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 15 | 20.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 37 | 49.3% |
| Average household size | 2.17 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 14.1% | 5.3% |
| Married | 84.4% | 67.1% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 27.6% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.8%
Some HS, no diploma
4.4%
HS graduate
48.9%
Some college, no degree
26.3%
Associate's degree
13.1%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
1.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 1.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 18 | 72.0% |
| High school | 5 | 20.0% |
| College / grad school | 2 | 8.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Transportation & utilities
22.7%
Professional & management
21.6%
Education & healthcare
11.4%
Other services
11.4%
Manufacturing
10.2%
Retail trade
6.8%
Construction
5.7%
Finance & real estate
4.5%
Wholesale trade
3.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 17.0% |
| Service | 28.4% |
| Sales & office | 17.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.4% |
| Production & transportation | 26.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 54.5% |
| Government | 15.9% |
| Self-employed | 29.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 50.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 3.4% |
| Work from home | 46.6% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 15.7 |
Poverty
All people
6.1%
Under 18 years
20.0%
18 and over
3.6%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
60.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 53.3% |
| Retirement income | 9.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 21.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.2% |
| High blood pressure | 34.0% |
| High cholesterol | 33.0% |
| Diabetes | 10.3% |
| Heart disease | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 8.5% |
| Arthritis | 27.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.1% |
| Cancer | 7.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.9% |
| Binge drinking | 18.3% |
| No physical activity | 22.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.4% |
| Depression | 17.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.5% |
| Poor mental health | 11.7% |
| Poor physical health | 9.0% |
| No health insurance | 13.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.6% |
| Visited dentist | 64.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.1% |
| Teeth loss | 10.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2 | 1.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 20.9% |
| Under 18 | 12.0% |
| 18–64 years | 22.3% |
| 65 and over | 22.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 60.7% |
| Public insurance | 42.3% |
| No insurance | 11.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 161 | 98.8% |
| Spanish | 8 | 5.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 8 | 5.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 147 | 90.2% |
| Born in same state | 147 | 90.2% |
| Born in different state | 81 | 49.7% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 16 | 9.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 16 | 100.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 26 | 16% |
| French | 12 | 7.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 6 | 3.7% |
| Polish | 1 | 0.6% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 46.0% |
| Internet access | 98.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 69355
What city is ZIP code 69355 in?
ZIP code 69355 is primarily assigned to Melbeta, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 69355 in?
ZIP code 69355 falls within Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska.
Does ZIP code 69355 have a large retiree population?
53% of households in ZIP code 69355 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 69355 have an older population?
27% of residents in ZIP code 69355 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 69355 mostly owner-occupied?
87% of occupied units in ZIP code 69355 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 69355?
ZIP code 69355 has an estimated population of 163 residents, with a density of 1,698 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 69355 in?
ZIP code 69355 observes the MST timezone.