Dawson County, NE ZIP Codes
Nebraska (NE) · 8 ZIP codes · 8 cities
8
ZIP codes
23,898
population (2021)
-1.8%
pop change since 2010
31047
FIPS code
Dawson County ZIP code map
About Dawson County
Dawson County is located in Nebraska and contains 8 ZIP codes across 8 cities and communities.
The county's population was 23,898 as of 2021,
a decrease of
1.8% from 24,326 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Dawson County is 31047.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 23,898 |
| 2010 population | 24,326 |
| Change | -1.8% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Nebraska |
| FIPS code | 31047 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Dawson County
ZIP codes for Dawson County, NE (8)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68834 | Eddyville | Dawson | View map |
| 68850 | Lexington | Dawson | View map |
| 68863 | Overton | Dawson | View map |
| 68878 | Sumner | Dawson | View map |
| 69029 | Farnam | Dawson | View map |
| 69130 | Cozad | Dawson | View map |
| 69138 | Gothenburg | Dawson | View map |
| 69171 | Willow Island | Dawson | View map |
Demographics & statistics
23,897
Population
36.9
Median age
$69,884
Median household income
$34,373
Per capita income
$115,914
Median home value
$715
Median monthly rent
70.9%
Home ownership
10.2%
Poverty rate
1.3%
Unemployment
6,618
Housing units
18.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
940
Under 5
864
1,041
5–9
958
927
10–14
853
852
15–19
784
707
20–24
650
1,621
25–34
1,490
1,569
35–44
1,443
1,363
45–54
1,253
705
55–59
649
713
60–64
656
1,061
65–74
976
680
75–84
625
269
85+
248
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Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,639 | 24.4% |
| 18 and over | 17,258 | 75.6% |
| 65 and over | 3,859 | 20.2% |
| Median age | 36.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
56%
Hispanic or Latino
17.7%
Other race
12.2%
Two or more races
6.7%
Black or African American
5.8%
Asian
0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,260 | 56% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,131 | 17.7% |
| Other race | 3,551 | 12.2% |
| Two or more races | 1,933 | 6.7% |
| Black or African American | 1,691 | 5.8% |
| Asian | 194 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 169 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 99 | 0.3% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.2%
$10k–$15k
5.0%
$15k–$25k
7.6%
$25k–$35k
6.7%
$35k–$50k
14.2%
$50k–$75k
20.4%
$75k–$100k
14.6%
$100k–$150k
14.7%
$150k–$200k
9.2%
$200k+
4.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.2% |
| $200k+ | 4.3% |
| Median income | $69,884 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
14.3%
$50k–$100k
27.8%
$100k–$150k
18.5%
$150k–$200k
13.3%
$200k–$300k
14.7%
$300k–$500k
6.2%
$500k–$1M
4.2%
$1M+
1.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $115,914 |
| Median rent / month | $715 |
| Owner occupied | 70.9% |
| Renter occupied | 29.1% |
| Vacant | 9.5% |
| Single-family detached | 85.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.1% |
| Mobile homes | 7.2% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.58 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 32.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 16.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.4% |
| 3 or more | 45.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 28.1% |
| Electricity | 38.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 24.2% |
| Wood | 6.0% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,604 | 59.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 587 | 5.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,492 | 19.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,004 | 16.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,108 | 31.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,664 | 30.5% |
| Average household size | 2.49 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 25.1% | 18.6% |
| Married | 61.7% | 65.1% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 7.9% |
| Divorced | 7.0% | 7.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.8%
Some HS, no diploma
6.5%
HS graduate
34.9%
Some college, no degree
22.2%
Associate's degree
11.9%
Bachelor's degree
13.3%
Graduate / professional
5.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 87.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 18.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 413 | 11.6% |
| Kindergarten | 583 | 6.4% |
| Elementary school | 2,852 | 44.5% |
| High school | 1,449 | 22.9% |
| College / grad school | 923 | 14.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.6%
Agriculture & mining
19.9%
Manufacturing
12.4%
Retail trade
10.3%
Transportation & utilities
6.4%
Construction
6.3%
Other services
5.8%
Professional & management
5.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.4%
Finance & real estate
2.7%
Public administration
1.7%
Information
1.6%
Wholesale trade
1.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.6% |
| Service | 14.2% |
| Sales & office | 16.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 19.7% |
| Production & transportation | 18.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.1% |
| Government | 9.1% |
| Self-employed | 10.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.9% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.3% |
| Carpool | 10.4% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 2.1% |
| Other means | 0.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.0 |
Poverty
All people
10.2%
Under 18 years
12.4%
18 and over
9.2%
Married-couple families
5.2%
Female-led households
23.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 30.2% |
| Retirement income | 17.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 35.1% |
| High cholesterol | 32.3% |
| Heart disease | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 8.5% |
| Arthritis | 25.3% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.6% |
| Cancer | 7.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 19.3% |
| No physical activity | 26.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.6% |
| Poor mental health | 11.8% |
| Poor physical health | 9.9% |
| No health insurance | 16.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 68.2% |
| Visited dentist | 66.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.4% |
| Teeth loss | 13.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 905 | 5.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.1% |
| Under 18 | 8.7% |
| 18–64 years | 14.0% |
| 65 and over | 32.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 68.4% |
| Public insurance | 35.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 22,093 | 93.3% |
| Spanish | 4,002 | 7.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 3,280 | 6.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 81 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 18,783 | 91.1% |
| Born in same state | 18,547 | 90.8% |
| Born in different state | 14,257 | 74.8% |
| Foreign born | 236 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 5,114 | 8.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,509 | 46.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,961 | 8.2% |
| French | 1,572 | 6.6% |
| Arab | 1,062 | 4.4% |
| Dutch | 334 | 1.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 211 | 0.9% |
| Polish | 180 | 0.8% |
| Irish | 15 | 0.1% |
| German | 12 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.7% |
| Internet access | 92.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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