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ZIP 69361

Pop. 17,187·Scotts Bluff County·53rd most expensive ZIP in Nebraska
Median rent (all units)
$938/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-8.0%
vs US Median
-$1,013
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 69361 · $938
More affordable than 99% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,951/mo
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Studio
$710
1 BR
$780
2 BR
$1,020
3 BR
$1,360
4 BR+
$1,440
Research median
$1,020/mo

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$11,256/yr
At $938/mo median
Location
StateNE
CountyScotts Bluff County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 69361 (Scottsbluff, NE) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 26.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,187
Median income
$58,623
Median age
39.6
Renters
36.6%
Age distribution
24.5%
19.9%
23%
21.2%
Under 1824.5%
18–3419.9%
35–5423%
55–6411.4%
65+21.2%
Gender
46.7%
53.3%
Male46.7%
Female53.3%
Race & ethnicity
73.1%
26.9%
White73.1%
Hispanic26.9%
Asian0.9%
Education (25+)
27.4%
37.2%
26.8%
No HS diploma8.6%
HS diploma27.4%
Some college37.2%
Bachelor's+26.8%
Housing tenure
63.4%
36.6%
Owner63.4%
Renter36.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 69361 in Scottsbluff, NE has changed in 5 years

Income
$51,973 → $58,623
up 12.8%
Population
17,370 → 17,187
down 1.1%
Renter share
37.9% → 36.6%
-1.3 pts
Bachelor's+
26.5% → 26.8%
+0.3 pts
Median age
37.5 → 39.6
+2.1 yrs

Median household income climbed from $51,973 to $58,623 between 2021 and 2024, a 12.8% shift. Census counts show ZIP 69361 in Scottsbluff, NE losing about 183 residents over the five-year window, down 1.1% on net.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 69361 covers Scottsbluff, NE. The median rent here is $938/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $780/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,020/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($58,623/yr), ZIP 69361 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 69361?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 69361 (Scottsbluff, NE) is $938. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 69361 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 69361's median rent of $938/mo is $1,013 (52%) below the US national median of $1,951/mo.

How does ZIP 69361 compare to other ZIPs in Nebraska?

ZIP 69361 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Nebraska, ranking #53 out of 54 ZIPs at $938/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 69361?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $38,000/year (~$18/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $938/mo in ZIP 69361. The local median household income is $58,623/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 69361?

Rent in ZIP 69361 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 22, 2026.

Is ZIP 69361 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 69361 is considered very affordable for renters. At $938/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($58,623/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 69361 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 69361 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 36.6% of ZIP 69361 households are renters, while 63.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 69361 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 69361 compare to the rest of Scottsbluff?

ZIP 69361 sits right at the Scottsbluff citywide median of $938/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 69361 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 69361 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $938/mo, rent takes ~19% of ZIP 69361's median household income ($58,623/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 69361 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.46–5.84%
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