North Platte, NE — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 69101 serves a portion of North Platte, Nebraska, within Lincoln County. This community is home to approximately 8,810 residents, with a median age of 31.9 years. The median household income of $58,648 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $433,995 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a owner-majority housing profile, with 64% owner-occupied and 36% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of North Platte is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 94 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 23% and an unemployment rate of 4.1%, 69101 reflects the economic character of Lincoln County in Nebraska.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 8,810 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 1,050 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $58,648 | ↓ 13% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $433,995 | ↑ 44% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 94 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 4.1% | ↑ 5% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 24.2% | ↑ 112% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 23% | ↓ 34% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 31.9 yrs | ↓ 17% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 64% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 36% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 4,581 | — |