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Melbeta, NE
Village in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska. ZIP codes: 69355.
Population
146
Land area
0.1sq mi
People per sq mi
2,598
ZIP codes
1
Melbeta and its ZIP codes
Melbeta at a glance
- Melbeta is about 101 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
Local data for Melbeta, NE
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Scotts Bluff County. PPP loans are for Melbeta.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,764
15,915 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,200
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$286M
FY 2026, $7,922 per person
PPP loans
$23.3K
2 loans, 3 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Melbeta, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
890
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
103
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 15°F
15.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Melbeta, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.7%
U.S. 33.3% +6.4 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
ZIP codes in Melbeta
1 in or overlapping Melbeta. Population shown
Cities near Melbeta
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MinatareCity | 2.3 mi | 0.4 |
| McGrewVillage | 5.7 mi | 0.1 |
| GeringCity | 8.1 mi | 5.6 |
| TerrytownCity | 9 mi | 0.5 |
| ScottsbluffCity | 9.5 mi | 6.6 |
| BayardCity | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| MitchellCity | 19 mi | 0.7 |
| HarrisburgCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 6.5 |
| BridgeportCity | 23 mi | 1.2 |
| MorrillVillage | 24 mi | 0.6 |
| LymanVillage | 29 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Melbeta, NE in?
- Melbeta is in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska.
- What ZIP codes are in Melbeta, NE?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Melbeta include 69355.
- What is the population of Melbeta, NE?
- About 146 people live in Melbeta, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Melbeta?
- Nearby places include Minatare (2.3 mi), McGrew (5.7 mi), Gering (8.1 mi), Terrytown (9 mi), Scottsbluff (9.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023