69356 ZIP Code — Minatare, NE

Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska

ZIP code 69356 is located in Minatare, Nebraska, within Scotts Bluff County. It covers approximately 129.17 square miles and serves a population of 2,162 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 308.

About ZIP code 69356

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $117,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,525. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 37% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 69356 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,162

population

129.17

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

69356 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 69356

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 69356. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Minatare	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

69361 Scottsbluff (9.9 mi) 69341 Gering (12.4 mi) 69334 Bayard (13.7 mi) 69357 Mitchell (17.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,162
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	157

Geography
Land area	129.17 sq mi
Water area	3.06 sq mi
Latitude	41.8872
Longitude	-103.4672
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	56.4%	47.4%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	31.6%	32.6%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	11.6%	16.4%	22.0%
Over $200k	0.4%	3.6%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,162

Population

People per sq mi

40.9

Median age

$57,525

Median household income

$25,870

Per capita income

$117,200

Median home value

$538

Median monthly rent

79.9%

Home ownership

16.1%

Poverty rate

11.3%

Unemployment

860

Housing units

21.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

151

35–44

136

162

45–54

145

55–59

60–64

127

65–74

115

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	538	24.9%
18 and over	1,624	75.1%
65 and over	394	18.2%
Median age	40.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 75.9%

Hispanic or Latino 11.8%

Two or more races 11.5%

Other race 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	1,860	75.9%
Hispanic or Latino	288	11.8%
Two or more races	282	11.5%
Other race	20	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.4%	47.4%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	31.6%	32.6%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	11.6%	16.4%	22.0%
Over $200k	0.4%	3.6%	5.2%

Under $10k 5.1%

$10k–$15k 11.3%

$15k–$25k 9.0%

$25k–$35k 5.0%

$35k–$50k 12.0%

$50k–$75k 24.4%

$75k–$100k 11.1%

$100k–$150k 17.6%

$150k–$200k 3.7%

$200k+ 0.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.1%
$10k–$15k	11.3%
$15k–$25k	9.0%
$25k–$35k	5.0%
$35k–$50k	12.0%
$50k–$75k	24.4%
$75k–$100k	11.1%
$100k–$150k	17.6%
$150k–$200k	3.7%
$200k+	0.8%
Median income	$57,525

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.3%

$50k–$100k 21.7%

$100k–$150k 10.9%

$150k–$200k 19.8%

$200k–$300k 11.7%

$300k–$500k 13.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$117,200
Median rent / month	$538
Owner occupied	79.9%
Renter occupied	20.1%
Vacant	17.8%
Single-family detached	78.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.3%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.68

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	8.7%
1990–1999	2.8%
1980–1989	7.0%
1970–1979	22.4%
1960–1969	22.8%
1950–1959	2.6%
1940–1949	5.1%
1939 or earlier	28.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	13.8%
2 bedrooms	34.7%
3 bedrooms	37.0%
4 bedrooms	5.7%
5+ bedrooms	8.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.9%
1 vehicle	19.7%
2 vehicles	27.5%
3 or more	41.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	32.1%
Electricity	42.6%
Propane / LP gas	16.3%
Wood	7.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	452	53.4%
Cohabiting couple	15	1.8%
Male householder, no spouse	247	29.2%
Female householder, no spouse	133	15.7%
Households with children under 18	234	27.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	304	35.9%
Average household size	2.55

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.4%	17.9%
Married	50.2%	62.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.3%	14.1%
Divorced	14.2%	5.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%

Some HS, no diploma 12.0%

HS graduate 29.9%

Some college, no degree 20.5%

Associate's degree 13.2%

Bachelor's degree 18.5%

Graduate / professional 2.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.6%
Bachelor's or higher	21.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	89	17.3%
Kindergarten	30	5.8%
Elementary school	220	42.9%
High school	117	22.8%
College / grad school	57	11.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 23.7%

Education & healthcare 19.6%

Construction 11.4%

Retail trade 10.2%

Public administration 6.5%

Manufacturing 5.3%

Agriculture & mining 5.2%

Professional & management 5.2%

Finance & real estate 4.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.4%

Other services 3.6%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.9%
Service	10.8%
Sales & office	23.9%
Natural resources & construction	20.4%
Production & transportation	18.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.3%
Government	19.9%
Self-employed	9.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.7%
Carpool	6.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.8%
Work from home	7.4%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.5

Poverty

All people 16.1%

Under 18 years 12.7%

18 and over 17.2%

Married-couple families 10.4%

Female-led households 16.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.6%
Retirement income	11.7%
Supplemental Security	13.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	23.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.7%
High blood pressure	35.9%
High cholesterol	33.6%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	27.7%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.4%
Binge drinking	18.0%
No physical activity	26.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.8%
Depression	18.3%
Fair or poor health	15.5%
Poor mental health	12.8%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	17.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.7%
Visited dentist	57.0%
Cholesterol screening	86.4%
Teeth loss	15.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	121	7.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.7%
Under 18	5.0%
18–64 years	15.2%
65 and over	42.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.9%
Public insurance	41.3%
No insurance	8.9%
Uninsured under 19	2.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,980	91.6%
Spanish	110	5.6%
Other Indo-European	104	5.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	6	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,061	95.3%
Born in same state	2,041	94.4%
Born in different state	1,445	66.8%
Foreign born	20	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	101	4.7%
Not a US citizen	21	20.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	314	14.5%
French	98	4.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	37	1.7%
Polish	17	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.2%
Internet access	72.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 69356

What city is ZIP code 69356 in?

ZIP code 69356 is primarily assigned to Minatare, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 69356 in?

ZIP code 69356 falls within Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 69356?

16% of residents in ZIP code 69356 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 69356 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 69356 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 69356?

The median home value in ZIP code 69356 is $117,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 69356?

ZIP code 69356 has an estimated population of 2,162 residents, with a density of 17 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 69356 in?

ZIP code 69356 observes the MST timezone.