McCook, NE — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 69001 serves a portion of McCook, Nebraska, within Red Willow County. This community is home to approximately 41,282 residents, with a median age of 34.3 years. The median household income of $38,864 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $287,593 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a owner-majority housing profile, with 54% owner-occupied and 46% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of McCook is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 90 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 65% and an unemployment rate of 3.3%, 69001 reflects the economic character of Red Willow County in Nebraska.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 41,282 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 14,354 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $38,864 | ↓ 42% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $287,593 | ↓ 5% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 90 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 3.3% | ↓ 15% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 9.0% | ↓ 21% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 65% | ↑ 86% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 34.3 yrs | ↓ 11% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 54% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 46% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 19,815 | — |