68337 ZIP Code — Dawson, NE

Richardson County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68337 is located in Dawson, Nebraska, within Richardson County. It covers approximately 54.65 square miles and serves a population of 304 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402/531.

About ZIP code 68337

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $81,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,577. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 22% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 68337 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

304

population

54.65

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68337 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68337

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68337. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dawson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68376 Humboldt (3 mi) 68457 Verdon (6 mi) 68442 Stella (7.5 mi) 68437 Shubert (9.6 mi) 68447 Table Rock (13 mi) 68345 Du Bois (13.4 mi) 66408 Bern (13.5 mi) 68420 Pawnee City (15.2 mi) 66515 Morrill (15.3 mi) 68305 Auburn (15.4 mi) 68414 Nemaha (15.5 mi) 68355 Falls City (16.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	304
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	147

Geography
Land area	54.65 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	40.1310
Longitude	-95.8410
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	402/531

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.1%	57.3%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	31.7%	26.8%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	9.1%	12.9%	22.0%
Over $200k	3.0%	3.0%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

304

Population

People per sq mi

55.1

Median age

$55,577

Median household income

$30,744

Per capita income

$81,700

Median home value

$883

Median monthly rent

91.1%

Home ownership

4.9%

Poverty rate

2.7%

Unemployment

167

Housing units

16.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	57	18.8%
18 and over	247	81.3%
65 and over	76	25.0%
Median age	55.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.7%

Two or more races 1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	300	98.7%
Two or more races	3	1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.1%	57.3%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	31.7%	26.8%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	9.1%	12.9%	22.0%
Over $200k	3.0%	3.0%	5.2%

Under $10k 6.2%

$10k–$15k 1.4%

$15k–$25k 13.7%

$25k–$35k 8.2%

$35k–$50k 13.7%

$50k–$75k 30.1%

$75k–$100k 8.2%

$100k–$150k 17.1%

$200k+ 1.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.2%
$10k–$15k	1.4%
$15k–$25k	13.7%
$25k–$35k	8.2%
$35k–$50k	13.7%
$50k–$75k	30.1%
$75k–$100k	8.2%
$100k–$150k	17.1%
$200k+	1.4%
Median income	$55,577

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 38.3%

$50k–$100k 25.6%

$100k–$150k 3.0%

$150k–$200k 12.0%

$200k–$300k 9.8%

$300k–$500k 11.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$81,700
Median rent / month	$883
Owner occupied	91.1%
Renter occupied	8.9%
Vacant	18.9%
Single-family detached	89.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.0%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.05

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	10.6%
1990–1999	9.4%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	7.2%
1960–1969	6.1%
1950–1959	7.2%
1940–1949	1.1%
1939 or earlier	58.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.6%
2 bedrooms	32.8%
3 bedrooms	43.3%
4 bedrooms	22.2%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	15.1%
2 vehicles	30.1%
3 or more	54.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.4%
Electricity	41.1%
Propane / LP gas	30.8%
Wood	9.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	80	54.8%
Cohabiting couple	4	2.7%
Male householder, no spouse	38	26.0%
Female householder, no spouse	24	16.4%
Households with children under 18	39	26.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	55	37.7%
Average household size	2.08

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.9%	6.1%
Married	57.1%	72.2%
Separated	5.7%	0.0%
Widowed	7.9%	3.5%
Divorced	11.4%	18.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.6%

Some HS, no diploma 6.1%

HS graduate 40.7%

Some college, no degree 13.4%

Associate's degree 20.3%

Bachelor's degree 13.4%

Graduate / professional 3.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.3%
Bachelor's or higher	16.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	13.5%
Kindergarten	3	5.8%
Elementary school	15	28.8%
High school	17	32.7%
College / grad school	10	19.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.4%

Manufacturing 17.1%

Agriculture & mining 14.4%

Finance & real estate 11.6%

Construction 6.2%

Transportation & utilities 4.8%

Professional & management 4.8%

Public administration 4.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.4%

Other services 2.7%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Retail trade 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.4%
Service	11.6%
Sales & office	15.1%
Natural resources & construction	23.3%
Production & transportation	9.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.6%
Government	11.6%
Self-employed	2.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.5%
Carpool	17.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.1

Poverty

All people 4.9%

Under 18 years 1.8%

18 and over 5.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.2%
Retirement income	11.6%
Supplemental Security	8.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.1%
High blood pressure	38.5%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	8.5%
Arthritis	28.8%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.1%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.3%
Binge drinking	17.9%
No physical activity	25.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.2%
Depression	16.2%
Fair or poor health	13.3%
Poor mental health	11.5%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	13.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.0%
Visited dentist	61.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	12.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	53	21.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	10.5%
65 and over	51.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.3%
Public insurance	34.9%
No insurance	6.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	276	90.8%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	304	100.0%
Born in same state	304	100.0%
Born in different state	163	53.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	80	26.3%
French	41	13.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	10	3.3%
English	7	2.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.0%
Internet access	97.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68337

What city is ZIP code 68337 in?

ZIP code 68337 is primarily assigned to Dawson, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68337 in?

ZIP code 68337 falls within Richardson County, Nebraska.

Is ZIP code 68337 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 68337 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 68337 have a large veteran population?

22% of civilians in ZIP code 68337 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68337?

The median home value in ZIP code 68337 is $81,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 68337?

ZIP code 68337 has an estimated population of 304 residents, with a density of 6 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 68337 in?

ZIP code 68337 observes the CST timezone.