Scotts Bluff County, NE ZIP Codes
Nebraska (NE) · 9 ZIP codes · 8 cities
9
ZIP codes
35,745
population (2021)
-3.3%
pop change since 2010
31157
FIPS code
Scotts Bluff County ZIP code map
About Scotts Bluff County
Scotts Bluff County is located in Nebraska and contains 9 ZIP codes across 8 cities and communities.
The county's population was 35,745 as of 2021,
a decrease of
3.3% from 36,970 in 2010.
The timezone is Pacific Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Scotts Bluff County is 31157.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 35,745 |
| 2010 population | 36,970 |
| Change | -3.3% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Nebraska |
| FIPS code | 31157 |
| Timezone | Pacific |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Scotts Bluff County
ZIP codes for Scotts Bluff County, NE (9)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69341 | Gering | Scotts Bluff | View map |
| 69352 | Lyman | Scotts Bluff | View map |
| 69353 | Mcgrew | Scotts Bluff | View map |
| 69355 | Melbeta | Scotts Bluff | View map |
| 69356 | Minatare | Scotts Bluff | View map |
| 69357 | Mitchell | Scotts Bluff | View map |
| 69358 | Morrill | Scotts Bluff | View map |
| 69361 | Scottsbluff | Scotts Bluff | View map |
| 69363 | Scottsbluff | Scotts Bluff | View map |
Demographics & statistics
36,204
Population
39.4
Median age
$60,531
Median household income
$33,076
Per capita income
$137,817
Median home value
$771
Median monthly rent
72.9%
Home ownership
12.9%
Poverty rate
4.4%
Unemployment
11,589
Housing units
21.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,174
Under 5
1,090
1,400
5–9
1,300
1,273
10–14
1,182
1,266
15–19
1,175
1,080
20–24
1,002
2,279
25–34
2,115
2,193
35–44
2,035
2,017
45–54
1,872
1,153
55–59
1,071
1,230
60–64
1,141
2,060
65–74
1,912
1,016
75–84
944
635
85+
589
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,949 | 23.1% |
| 18 and over | 27,255 | 77.0% |
| 65 and over | 7,156 | 19.5% |
| Median age | 39.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
73.3%
Hispanic or Latino
11%
Two or more races
8.8%
Other race
4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.6%
Asian
0.5%
Black or African American
0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29,819 | 73.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,476 | 11% |
| Two or more races | 3,577 | 8.8% |
| Other race | 1,678 | 4.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 662 | 1.6% |
| Asian | 202 | 0.5% |
| Black or African American | 200 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 66 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.7%
$10k–$15k
6.3%
$15k–$25k
7.1%
$25k–$35k
10.2%
$35k–$50k
12.5%
$50k–$75k
22.3%
$75k–$100k
13.0%
$100k–$150k
16.2%
$150k–$200k
4.8%
$200k+
3.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 22.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.8% |
| $200k+ | 3.2% |
| Median income | $60,531 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
12.2%
$50k–$100k
22.7%
$100k–$150k
17.3%
$150k–$200k
18.8%
$200k–$300k
17.1%
$300k–$500k
9.1%
$500k–$1M
2.4%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $137,817 |
| Median rent / month | $771 |
| Owner occupied | 72.9% |
| Renter occupied | 27.1% |
| Vacant | 12.0% |
| Single-family detached | 78.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.2% |
| Mobile homes | 6.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.43 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 3.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 22.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 13.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 8.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 25.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 32.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 36.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.8% |
| 3 or more | 34.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 53.8% |
| Electricity | 30.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 9.1% |
| Wood | 5.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,938 | 49.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 940 | 5.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,001 | 22.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,244 | 22.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,697 | 30.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,999 | 33.3% |
| Average household size | 2.34 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 29.4% | 21.7% |
| Married | 53.0% | 54.4% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 11.8% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 11.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.1%
Some HS, no diploma
7.3%
HS graduate
31.2%
Some college, no degree
24.8%
Associate's degree
10.0%
Bachelor's degree
15.1%
Graduate / professional
6.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 87.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 21.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 739 | 8.7% |
| Kindergarten | 394 | 4.5% |
| Elementary school | 4,437 | 42.9% |
| High school | 1,881 | 28.6% |
| College / grad school | 1,654 | 15.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.3%
Transportation & utilities
11.4%
Retail trade
11.0%
Agriculture & mining
9.4%
Public administration
7.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.5%
Construction
6.4%
Manufacturing
5.9%
Professional & management
5.6%
Other services
5.4%
Finance & real estate
4.7%
Wholesale trade
2.3%
Information
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.9% |
| Service | 14.0% |
| Sales & office | 21.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.0% |
| Production & transportation | 16.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 69.5% |
| Government | 18.1% |
| Self-employed | 10.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 1.9% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.9% |
| Carpool | 9.2% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 3.8% |
| Other means | 1.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 16.3 |
Poverty
All people
12.9%
Under 18 years
16.8%
18 and over
11.9%
Married-couple families
4.3%
Female-led households
27.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 36.4% |
| Retirement income | 15.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 34.9% |
| High cholesterol | 33.2% |
| Heart disease | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 8.7% |
| Arthritis | 26.8% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.8% |
| Cancer | 7.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 18.1% |
| No physical activity | 25.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.3% |
| Poor mental health | 12.2% |
| Poor physical health | 10.2% |
| No health insurance | 16.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.0% |
| Visited dentist | 59.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.1% |
| Teeth loss | 13.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,910 | 6.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 17.8% |
| Under 18 | 4.3% |
| 18–64 years | 15.1% |
| 65 and over | 40.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 64.0% |
| Public insurance | 35.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 8.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 33,940 | 93.9% |
| Spanish | 1,394 | 4.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,275 | 4.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 35 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 84 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 34,455 | 94.3% |
| Born in same state | 34,261 | 93.7% |
| Born in different state | 23,784 | 61.5% |
| Foreign born | 194 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,749 | 5.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 833 | 58.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,947 | 10.9% |
| French | 2,953 | 8.2% |
| Arab | 1,320 | 3.6% |
| Polish | 595 | 1.6% |
| English | 523 | 1.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 211 | 0.6% |
| Irish | 67 | 0.2% |
| German | 44 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 11 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.4% |
| Internet access | 87.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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