Dakota County, NE ZIP Codes
Nebraska (NE) · 6 ZIP codes · 6 cities
6
ZIP codes
21,241
population (2021)
+1.1%
pop change since 2010
31043
FIPS code
Dakota County ZIP code map
About Dakota County
Dakota County is located in Nebraska and contains 6 ZIP codes across 6 cities and communities.
The county's population was 21,241 as of 2021,
an increase of
1.1% from 21,006 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Dakota County is 31043.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 21,241 |
| 2010 population | 21,006 |
| Change | +1.1% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Nebraska |
| FIPS code | 31043 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Dakota County
ZIP codes for Dakota County, NE (6)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68030 | Homer | Dakota | View map |
| 68731 | Dakota City | Dakota | View map |
| 68733 | Emerson | Dakota | View map |
| 68741 | Hubbard | Dakota | View map |
| 68743 | Jackson | Dakota | View map |
| 68776 | South Sioux City | Dakota | View map |
Demographics & statistics
22,037
Population
32.6
Median age
$67,262
Median household income
$29,595
Per capita income
$159,400
Median home value
$1,000
Median monthly rent
77.6%
Home ownership
11.5%
Poverty rate
3.2%
Unemployment
5,487
Housing units
15.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
865
Under 5
903
796
5–9
831
922
10–14
962
882
15–19
920
760
20–24
794
1,442
25–34
1,506
1,343
35–44
1,403
1,050
45–54
1,097
715
55–59
747
537
60–64
561
864
65–74
903
389
75–84
406
215
85+
224
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Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,338 | 25.8% |
| 18 and over | 15,699 | 74.2% |
| 65 and over | 3,001 | 18.2% |
| Median age | 32.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
41.2%
Hispanic or Latino
23.2%
Other race
14.1%
Two or more races
11.3%
Black or African American
5.7%
Asian
2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
2.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,821 | 41.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6,670 | 23.2% |
| Other race | 4,051 | 14.1% |
| Two or more races | 3,240 | 11.3% |
| Black or African American | 1,628 | 5.7% |
| Asian | 685 | 2.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 612 | 2.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
1.8%
$10k–$15k
1.6%
$15k–$25k
8.8%
$25k–$35k
8.2%
$35k–$50k
10.7%
$50k–$75k
19.7%
$75k–$100k
16.5%
$100k–$150k
21.7%
$150k–$200k
6.0%
$200k+
5.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.0% |
| $200k+ | 5.0% |
| Median income | $67,262 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
8.7%
$50k–$100k
14.7%
$100k–$150k
19.9%
$150k–$200k
21.3%
$200k–$300k
23.7%
$300k–$500k
9.9%
$500k–$1M
1.4%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $159,400 |
| Median rent / month | $1,000 |
| Owner occupied | 77.6% |
| Renter occupied | 22.4% |
| Vacant | 9.9% |
| Single-family detached | 82.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.7% |
| Mobile homes | 8.2% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.90 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 25.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 15.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.8% |
| 3 or more | 39.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 41.3% |
| Electricity | 35.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 20.2% |
| Fuel oil | 1.1% |
| Wood | 1.6% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,787 | 58.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 625 | 8.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,459 | 16.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,594 | 17.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,736 | 31.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,997 | 32.2% |
| Average household size | 2.91 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 29.2% | 25.9% |
| Married | 56.1% | 54.1% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 11.1% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 8.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
6.4%
Some HS, no diploma
8.8%
HS graduate
38.1%
Some college, no degree
20.8%
Associate's degree
10.2%
Bachelor's degree
11.4%
Graduate / professional
4.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 84.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 15.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 432 | 5.3% |
| Kindergarten | 266 | 7.8% |
| Elementary school | 2,579 | 48.0% |
| High school | 1,403 | 24.0% |
| College / grad school | 1,092 | 14.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
20.1%
Education & healthcare
20.0%
Retail trade
12.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.3%
Finance & real estate
6.5%
Construction
6.5%
Agriculture & mining
6.3%
Transportation & utilities
6.0%
Professional & management
5.1%
Other services
4.0%
Public administration
2.8%
Information
1.9%
Wholesale trade
1.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 27.7% |
| Service | 14.5% |
| Sales & office | 23.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.6% |
| Production & transportation | 21.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.1% |
| Government | 11.1% |
| Self-employed | 7.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.7% |
| Carpool | 10.5% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 1.7% |
| Other means | 0.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.9 |
Poverty
All people
11.5%
Under 18 years
18.1%
18 and over
8.5%
Married-couple families
4.7%
Female-led households
16.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 35.6% |
| Retirement income | 23.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 33.0% |
| High cholesterol | 33.2% |
| Heart disease | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 7.9% |
| Arthritis | 23.1% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.6% |
| Cancer | 6.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 18.2% |
| No physical activity | 27.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 27.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.7% |
| Poor mental health | 12.1% |
| Poor physical health | 9.8% |
| No health insurance | 17.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.3% |
| Visited dentist | 62.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.4% |
| Teeth loss | 13.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 698 | 4.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.6% |
| Under 18 | 4.7% |
| 18–64 years | 12.7% |
| 65 and over | 33.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.4% |
| Public insurance | 35.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 20,269 | 92.7% |
| Spanish | 4,273 | 7.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 3,217 | 5.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 398 | 0.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 17,070 | 92.0% |
| Born in same state | 16,675 | 91.3% |
| Born in different state | 3,773 | 26.0% |
| Foreign born | 395 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,967 | 8.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,692 | 59.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,165 | 9.8% |
| French | 1,247 | 5.7% |
| Polish | 517 | 2.3% |
| Dutch | 429 | 1.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 353 | 1.6% |
| English | 346 | 1.6% |
| German | 83 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 6 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 34.7% |
| Internet access | 93.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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