69357 ZIP Code — Mitchell, NE

Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska

ZIP code 69357 is located in Mitchell, Nebraska, within Scotts Bluff County. It covers approximately 366.75 square miles and serves a population of 3,510 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 308.

About ZIP code 69357

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 $159,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $66,551. 31% 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 19 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 69357 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,510

population

366.75

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

69357 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 69357

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 69357. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mitchell	Acceptable
Mitchell	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

69361 Scottsbluff (8.9 mi) 69358 Morrill (11 mi) 69352 Lyman (11.6 mi) 69341 Gering (13.4 mi) 69356 Minatare (17.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,510
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	157

Geography
Land area	366.75 sq mi
Water area	0.19 sq mi
Latitude	41.9391
Longitude	-103.8034
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	43.5%	47.4%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	35.6%	32.6%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	16.7%	16.4%	22.0%
Over $200k	4.2%	3.6%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

3,510

Population

People per sq mi

43.1

Median age

$66,551

Median household income

$36,317

Per capita income

$159,700

Median home value

$891

Median monthly rent

78.4%

Home ownership

8.4%

Poverty rate

3.3%

Unemployment

1,267

Housing units

28.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

148

5–9

163

10–14

159

15–19

175

112

20–24

123

161

25–34

177

180

35–44

198

230

45–54

254

171

55–59

188

60–64

131

65–74

145

121

75–84

133

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	818	23.3%
18 and over	2,692	76.7%
65 and over	593	16.9%
Median age	43.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 71.8%

Hispanic or Latino 12.3%

Two or more races 9.3%

Other race 5.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,875	71.8%
Hispanic or Latino	492	12.3%
Two or more races	372	9.3%
Other race	229	5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	24	0.6%
Black or African American	10	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.5%	47.4%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	35.6%	32.6%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	16.7%	16.4%	22.0%
Over $200k	4.2%	3.6%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.3%

$10k–$15k 6.8%

$15k–$25k 5.7%

$25k–$35k 10.2%

$35k–$50k 7.6%

$50k–$75k 18.7%

$75k–$100k 18.0%

$100k–$150k 14.3%

$150k–$200k 9.8%

$200k+ 4.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.3%
$10k–$15k	6.8%
$15k–$25k	5.7%
$25k–$35k	10.2%
$35k–$50k	7.6%
$50k–$75k	18.7%
$75k–$100k	18.0%
$100k–$150k	14.3%
$150k–$200k	9.8%
$200k+	4.6%
Median income	$66,551

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.4%

$50k–$100k 18.6%

$100k–$150k 19.1%

$150k–$200k 20.6%

$200k–$300k 15.0%

$300k–$500k 15.0%

$500k–$1M 3.9%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$159,700
Median rent / month	$891
Owner occupied	78.4%
Renter occupied	21.6%
Vacant	7.5%
Single-family detached	84.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.5%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	4.8%
2000–2009	5.2%
1990–1999	2.3%
1980–1989	4.2%
1970–1979	30.9%
1960–1969	8.5%
1950–1959	8.0%
1940–1949	10.4%
1939 or earlier	25.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	6.3%
2 bedrooms	37.9%
3 bedrooms	23.1%
4 bedrooms	21.8%
5+ bedrooms	10.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.2%
1 vehicle	23.0%
2 vehicles	37.6%
3 or more	36.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	48.9%
Electricity	30.5%
Propane / LP gas	14.6%
Wood	3.8%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	801	54.7%
Cohabiting couple	110	7.5%
Male householder, no spouse	276	18.8%
Female householder, no spouse	278	19.0%
Households with children under 18	445	30.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	452	30.9%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.2%	23.0%
Married	59.7%	56.8%
Separated	1.4%	1.5%
Widowed	6.1%	6.9%
Divorced	11.7%	11.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.7%

Some HS, no diploma 6.8%

HS graduate 24.5%

Some college, no degree 23.9%

Associate's degree 11.1%

Bachelor's degree 19.8%

Graduate / professional 8.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.5%
Bachelor's or higher	28.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	76	8.3%
Kindergarten	30	3.3%
Elementary school	360	39.2%
High school	293	31.9%
College / grad school	159	17.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.2%

Agriculture & mining 12.4%

Retail trade 9.5%

Transportation & utilities 9.1%

Professional & management 7.8%

Public administration 6.6%

Manufacturing 5.7%

Finance & real estate 5.1%

Other services 4.8%

Construction 4.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.5%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.8%
Service	10.6%
Sales & office	22.9%
Natural resources & construction	12.8%
Production & transportation	15.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.3%
Government	18.2%
Self-employed	8.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.4%
Carpool	7.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.1%
Work from home	6.1%
Other means	1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.3

Poverty

All people 8.4%

Under 18 years 9.5%

18 and over 8.0%

Married-couple families 3.5%

Female-led households 7.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.4%
Retirement income	17.5%
Supplemental Security	4.6%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.8%
High blood pressure	35.3%
High cholesterol	33.7%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	8.5%
Arthritis	27.4%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.4%
Binge drinking	17.9%
No physical activity	24.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.4%
Depression	17.2%
Fair or poor health	13.3%
Poor mental health	11.7%
Poor physical health	9.8%
No health insurance	15.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.8%
Visited dentist	61.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	12.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	164	6.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.4%
Under 18	2.6%
18–64 years	9.7%
65 and over	24.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.0%
Public insurance	30.6%
No insurance	10.8%
Uninsured under 19	10.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,348	95.4%
Spanish	119	3.6%
Other Indo-European	115	3.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	4	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,329	94.8%
Born in same state	3,285	93.6%
Born in different state	2,134	60.8%
Foreign born	44	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	181	5.2%
Not a US citizen	110	60.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	357	10.2%
Polish	277	7.9%
Italian	217	6.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	166	4.7%
English	85	2.4%
Irish	13	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.7%
Internet access	89.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 69357

What city is ZIP code 69357 in?

ZIP code 69357 is primarily assigned to Mitchell, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 69357 in?

ZIP code 69357 falls within Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 69357?

The median home value in ZIP code 69357 is $159,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 69357?

ZIP code 69357 has an estimated population of 3,510 residents, with a density of 10 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 69357?

The median household income in ZIP code 69357 is $66,551, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 69357 in?

ZIP code 69357 observes the MST timezone.