Valentine, NE — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 69201 serves a portion of Valentine, Nebraska, within Cherry County. This community is home to approximately 32,883 residents, with a median age of 34.8 years. The median household income of $64,441 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $354,425 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 21% owner-occupied and 79% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Valentine is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 95 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 34% and an unemployment rate of 4.6%, 69201 reflects the economic character of Cherry County in Nebraska.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 32,883 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 9,619 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $64,441 | ↓ 5% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $354,425 | ↑ 18% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 95 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 4.6% | ↑ 18% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 25.5% | ↑ 124% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 34% | ↓ 3% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 34.8 yrs | ↓ 9% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 21% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 79% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 16,441 | — |