68731 ZIP Code — Dakota City, NE

Dakota County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68731 is located in Dakota City, Nebraska, within Dakota County. It covers approximately 36.43 square miles and serves a population of 3,680 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68731

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $168,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $83,798. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 15 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 68731 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,680

population

36.43

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68731 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68731

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68731. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dakota City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

51111 Sioux City (4.2 mi) 68776 South Sioux City (4.3 mi) 51101 Sioux City (6.3 mi) 68030 Homer (6.6 mi) 68741 Hubbard (7.3 mi) 51103 Sioux City (7.4 mi) 57049 North Sioux City (7.4 mi) 51054 Sergeant Bluff (7.6 mi) 51106 Sioux City (8.1 mi) 51105 Sioux City (8.4 mi) 51104 Sioux City (8.9 mi) 68743 Jackson (9.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,680
Population density	101 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	043

Geography
Land area	36.43 sq mi
Water area	0.38 sq mi
Latitude	42.4159
Longitude	-96.4701
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	402

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.3%	38.2%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	31.6%	37.4%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	32.3%	21.6%	22.0%
Over $200k	4.8%	2.8%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

3,680

Population

101

People per sq mi

31.2

Median age

$83,798

Median household income

$28,137

Per capita income

$168,100

Median home value

$1,059

Median monthly rent

84.4%

Home ownership

8.1%

Poverty rate

4.7%

Unemployment

860

Housing units

13.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

163

Under 5

168

126

5–9

129

106

10–14

109

149

15–19

153

182

20–24

187

271

25–34

277

150

35–44

154

224

45–54

229

127

55–59

130

60–64

140

65–74

143

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,013	27.5%
18 and over	2,667	72.5%
65 and over	462	12.6%
Median age	31.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 47.6%

Hispanic or Latino 22.4%

Two or more races 17.4%

Other race 7.7%

Asian 2.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,258	47.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1,063	22.4%
Two or more races	824	17.4%
Other race	365	7.7%
Asian	131	2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	93	2%
Black or African American	9	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.3%	38.2%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	31.6%	37.4%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	32.3%	21.6%	22.0%
Over $200k	4.8%	2.8%	5.2%

Under $10k 1.1%

$10k–$15k 0.4%

$15k–$25k 7.7%

$25k–$35k 9.0%

$35k–$50k 13.0%

$50k–$75k 15.1%

$75k–$100k 13.3%

$100k–$150k 24.6%

$150k–$200k 9.0%

$200k+ 6.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.1%
$10k–$15k	0.4%
$15k–$25k	7.7%
$25k–$35k	9.0%
$35k–$50k	13.0%
$50k–$75k	15.1%
$75k–$100k	13.3%
$100k–$150k	24.6%
$150k–$200k	9.0%
$200k+	6.8%
Median income	$83,798

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.1%

$50k–$100k 11.9%

$100k–$150k 25.9%

$150k–$200k 16.2%

$200k–$300k 24.7%

$300k–$500k 15.1%

$500k–$1M 2.2%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$168,100
Median rent / month	$1,059
Owner occupied	84.4%
Renter occupied	15.6%
Vacant	2.7%
Single-family detached	87.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.7%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	3.72

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	3.1%
1990–1999	16.9%
1980–1989	10.9%
1970–1979	34.8%
1960–1969	4.7%
1950–1959	7.7%
1940–1949	7.7%
1939 or earlier	11.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	4.1%
2 bedrooms	16.9%
3 bedrooms	53.8%
4 bedrooms	15.8%
5+ bedrooms	7.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.1%
1 vehicle	15.6%
2 vehicles	34.8%
3 or more	47.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	47.8%
Electricity	38.2%
Propane / LP gas	13.0%
Fuel oil	0.7%
Wood	0.2%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	597	60.5%
Cohabiting couple	73	7.4%
Male householder, no spouse	123	12.5%
Female householder, no spouse	194	19.7%
Households with children under 18	380	38.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	270	27.4%
Average household size	3.66

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.1%	37.2%
Married	47.8%	44.5%
Separated	1.8%	2.1%
Widowed	2.8%	8.5%
Divorced	7.5%	7.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.9%

Some HS, no diploma 10.9%

HS graduate 37.5%

Some college, no degree 19.0%

Associate's degree 9.2%

Bachelor's degree 9.2%

Graduate / professional 4.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.3%
Bachelor's or higher	13.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	67	7.1%
Kindergarten	54	5.7%
Elementary school	369	39.1%
High school	251	26.6%
College / grad school	203	21.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 27.2%

Education & healthcare 16.4%

Retail trade 15.6%

Finance & real estate 9.9%

Transportation & utilities 7.9%

Construction 5.9%

Professional & management 4.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.4%

Other services 2.7%

Agriculture & mining 2.1%

Public administration 1.9%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	16.9%
Service	12.1%
Sales & office	30.3%
Natural resources & construction	12.4%
Production & transportation	28.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	92.1%
Government	6.0%
Self-employed	1.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.0%
Carpool	14.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	2.1%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	14.6

Poverty

All people 8.1%

Under 18 years 16.3%

18 and over 4.9%

Married-couple families 5.2%

Female-led households 19.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.8%
Retirement income	17.6%
Supplemental Security	5.8%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.0%
High blood pressure	32.7%
High cholesterol	32.8%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	8.0%
Arthritis	22.3%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.2%
Binge drinking	17.8%
No physical activity	29.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.2%
Depression	16.5%
Fair or poor health	16.8%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	21.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.8%
Visited dentist	58.3%
Cholesterol screening	84.8%
Teeth loss	15.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	141	5.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.3%
Under 18	1.2%
18–64 years	15.9%
65 and over	43.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.5%
Public insurance	30.0%
No insurance	7.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,349	91.0%
Spanish	472	14.1%
Other Indo-European	392	11.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	80	2.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,146	85.5%
Born in same state	3,098	84.2%
Born in different state	465	12.6%
Foreign born	48	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	534	14.5%
Not a US citizen	256	47.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	453	12.3%
French	160	4.3%
Polish	83	2.3%
English	57	1.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	34	0.9%
German	15	0.4%
Arab	12	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	26.8%
Internet access	96.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68731

What city is ZIP code 68731 in?

ZIP code 68731 is primarily assigned to Dakota City, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68731 in?

ZIP code 68731 falls within Dakota County, Nebraska.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 68731?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 68731 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 68731 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68731?

The median home value in ZIP code 68731 is $168,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 68731?

ZIP code 68731 has an estimated population of 3,680 residents, with a density of 101 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 68731 in?

ZIP code 68731 observes the CST timezone.