Dawes County, NE ZIP Codes
Nebraska (NE) · 4 ZIP codes · 4 cities
4
ZIP codes
8,148
population (2021)
-11.3%
pop change since 2010
31045
FIPS code
Dawes County ZIP code map
About Dawes County
Dawes County is located in Nebraska and contains 4 ZIP codes across 4 cities and communities.
The county's population was 8,148 as of 2021,
a decrease of
11.3% from 9,182 in 2010.
The timezone is Pacific Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Dawes County is 31045.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 8,148 |
| 2010 population | 9,182 |
| Change | -11.3% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Nebraska |
| FIPS code | 31045 |
| Timezone | Pacific |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Dawes County
ZIP codes for Dawes County, NE (4)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69337 | Chadron | Dawes | View map |
| 69339 | Crawford | Dawes | View map |
| 69354 | Marsland | Dawes | View map |
| 69367 | Whitney | Dawes | View map |
Demographics & statistics
8,232
Population
35.2
Median age
$54,379
Median household income
$27,031
Per capita income
$99,200
Median home value
$553
Median monthly rent
73.2%
Home ownership
9.0%
Poverty rate
1.1%
Unemployment
2,763
Housing units
25.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
212
Under 5
223
186
5–9
196
206
10–14
217
480
15–19
504
418
20–24
439
490
25–34
515
395
35–44
415
362
45–54
381
247
55–59
260
248
60–64
260
404
65–74
425
228
75–84
239
137
85+
145
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,473 | 10.3% |
| 18 and over | 6,759 | 89.7% |
| 65 and over | 1,578 | 29.3% |
| Median age | 35.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
85.3%
Two or more races
5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
2.8%
Hispanic or Latino
2.8%
Black or African American
2.3%
Asian
0.9%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,224 | 85.3% |
| Two or more races | 497 | 5.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 240 | 2.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 233 | 2.8% |
| Black or African American | 194 | 2.3% |
| Asian | 77 | 0.9% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.4%
$10k–$15k
2.7%
$15k–$25k
7.2%
$25k–$35k
14.4%
$35k–$50k
11.8%
$50k–$75k
21.7%
$75k–$100k
20.1%
$100k–$150k
14.7%
$150k–$200k
3.7%
$200k+
0.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 14.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 20.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.7% |
| $200k+ | 0.4% |
| Median income | $54,379 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
17.3%
$50k–$100k
25.7%
$100k–$150k
9.4%
$150k–$200k
17.8%
$200k–$300k
19.9%
$300k–$500k
4.4%
$500k–$1M
2.1%
$1M+
3.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $99,200 |
| Median rent / month | $553 |
| Owner occupied | 73.2% |
| Renter occupied | 26.8% |
| Vacant | 19.4% |
| Single-family detached | 79.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.3% |
| Mobile homes | 13.3% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.02 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 3.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 41.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 32.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 39.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 26.4% |
| 3 or more | 42.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 31.1% |
| Electricity | 22.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 29.1% |
| Fuel oil | 5.1% |
| Wood | 5.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,606 | 51.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 110 | 3.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 726 | 21.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,032 | 23.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 916 | 13.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,103 | 42.6% |
| Average household size | 1.90 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.2% | 29.2% |
| Married | 55.9% | 55.5% |
| Separated | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 8.2% |
| Divorced | 15.3% | 7.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.6%
Some HS, no diploma
1.3%
HS graduate
37.6%
Some college, no degree
21.3%
Associate's degree
13.4%
Bachelor's degree
12.9%
Graduate / professional
12.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 98.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 25.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 58 | 2.2% |
| Kindergarten | 23 | 0.6% |
| Elementary school | 645 | 24.8% |
| High school | 314 | 11.7% |
| College / grad school | 1,406 | 35.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
33.7%
Education & healthcare
25.4%
Construction
10.3%
Public administration
5.4%
Transportation & utilities
4.9%
Retail trade
4.5%
Other services
3.8%
Finance & real estate
3.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.6%
Manufacturing
2.6%
Professional & management
1.2%
Information
0.7%
Wholesale trade
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 45.1% |
| Service | 9.2% |
| Sales & office | 11.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 26.8% |
| Production & transportation | 7.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 46.3% |
| Government | 30.0% |
| Self-employed | 23.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 58.6% |
| Carpool | 5.4% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 11.6% |
| Other means | 1.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 17.8 |
Poverty
All people
9.0%
Under 18 years
10.3%
18 and over
8.0%
Married-couple families
3.7%
Female-led households
13.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 47.6% |
| Retirement income | 18.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 35.8% |
| High cholesterol | 34.4% |
| Heart disease | 7.6% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 8.1% |
| Arthritis | 27.7% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.4% |
| Cancer | 8.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 19.3% |
| No physical activity | 24.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.1% |
| Poor mental health | 11.1% |
| Poor physical health | 9.3% |
| No health insurance | 12.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 68.7% |
| Visited dentist | 61.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.0% |
| Teeth loss | 11.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 450 | 10.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 19.9% |
| Under 18 | 2.8% |
| 18–64 years | 15.7% |
| 65 and over | 33.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 64.8% |
| Public insurance | 38.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 27.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 7,797 | 97.4% |
| Spanish | 135 | 0.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 131 | 0.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 2 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 8,196 | 99.9% |
| Born in same state | 8,167 | 99.6% |
| Born in different state | 4,843 | 66.6% |
| Foreign born | 29 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 36 | 0.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 19 | 14.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,508 | 18.3% |
| Italian | 918 | 11.2% |
| Arab | 287 | 3.5% |
| Dutch | 234 | 2.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 200 | 2.4% |
| English | 145 | 1.8% |
| Irish | 81 | 1% |
| German | 3 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 53.3% |
| Internet access | 88.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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