68733 ZIP Code — Emerson, NE

Dakota County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68733 is located in Emerson, Nebraska, within Dakota County. It covers approximately 93.22 square miles and serves a population of 1,153 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402/531.

About ZIP code 68733

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 $121,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,625. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 68733 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,153

population

93.22

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68733 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68733

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68733. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Emerson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68741 Hubbard (5.6 mi) 68785 Waterbury (9.2 mi) 68062 Thurston (9.8 mi) 68743 Jackson (9.8 mi) 68710 Allen (11 mi) 68784 Wakefield (11.9 mi) 68030 Homer (12.7 mi) 68728 Concord (12.7 mi) 68731 Dakota City (12.9 mi) 68071 Winnebago (13.2 mi) 68776 South Sioux City (15.7 mi) 68047 Pender (15.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,153
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	043

Geography
Land area	93.22 sq mi
Water area	0.13 sq mi
Latitude	42.3327
Longitude	-96.6967
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	38.0%	38.2%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	41.0%	37.4%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	20.1%	21.6%	22.0%
Over $200k	0.9%	2.8%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,153

Population

People per sq mi

44.9

Median age

$67,625

Median household income

$30,832

Per capita income

$121,700

Median home value

$690

Median monthly rent

75.7%

Home ownership

11.6%

Poverty rate

1.9%

Unemployment

385

Housing units

12.7%

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	225	19.5%
18 and over	928	80.5%
65 and over	269	23.3%
Median age	44.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86%

American Indian / Alaska Native 6.3%

Two or more races 2.9%

Black or African American 2.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Asian 1%

Other race 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,004	86%
American Indian / Alaska Native	73	6.3%
Two or more races	34	2.9%
Black or African American	25	2.1%
Hispanic or Latino	14	1.2%
Asian	12	1%
Other race	5	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.0%	38.2%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	41.0%	37.4%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	20.1%	21.6%	22.0%
Over $200k	0.9%	2.8%	5.2%

Under $10k 2.8%

$10k–$15k 2.0%

$15k–$25k 8.2%

$25k–$35k 8.2%

$35k–$50k 13.2%

$50k–$75k 20.4%

$75k–$100k 21.0%

$100k–$150k 15.6%

$150k–$200k 6.9%

$200k+ 1.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.8%
$10k–$15k	2.0%
$15k–$25k	8.2%
$25k–$35k	8.2%
$35k–$50k	13.2%
$50k–$75k	20.4%
$75k–$100k	21.0%
$100k–$150k	15.6%
$150k–$200k	6.9%
$200k+	1.5%
Median income	$67,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.6%

$50k–$100k 27.2%

$100k–$150k 22.3%

$150k–$200k 22.3%

$200k–$300k 12.6%

$300k–$500k 3.7%

$500k–$1M 0.9%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$121,700
Median rent / month	$690
Owner occupied	75.7%
Renter occupied	24.3%
Vacant	7.2%
Single-family detached	90.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.4%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.2%
2000–2009	3.6%
1990–1999	6.6%
1980–1989	6.8%
1970–1979	10.9%
1960–1969	10.9%
1950–1959	5.6%
1940–1949	10.5%
1939 or earlier	43.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.2%
2 bedrooms	31.8%
3 bedrooms	40.8%
4 bedrooms	14.7%
5+ bedrooms	9.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.0%
1 vehicle	18.0%
2 vehicles	38.2%
3 or more	38.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	62.9%
Electricity	12.6%
Propane / LP gas	22.6%
Fuel oil	1.1%
Wood	0.2%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	228	49.5%
Cohabiting couple	66	14.3%
Male householder, no spouse	65	14.1%
Female householder, no spouse	102	22.1%
Households with children under 18	102	22.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	160	34.7%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.3%	22.7%
Married	51.2%	50.3%
Separated	10.5%	0.0%
Widowed	0.7%	11.0%
Divorced	8.3%	16.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.6%

Some HS, no diploma 6.1%

HS graduate 46.2%

Some college, no degree 15.1%

Associate's degree 13.3%

Bachelor's degree 7.9%

Graduate / professional 4.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.2%
Bachelor's or higher	12.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	3.6%
Kindergarten	13	5.8%
Elementary school	120	53.3%
High school	66	29.3%
College / grad school	18	8.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.3%

Manufacturing 17.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.4%

Other services 6.6%

Agriculture & mining 6.3%

Retail trade 6.3%

Finance & real estate 5.8%

Transportation & utilities 5.1%

Professional & management 4.0%

Public administration 4.0%

Construction 3.4%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.4%
Service	32.3%
Sales & office	16.7%
Natural resources & construction	8.3%
Production & transportation	18.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.6%
Government	14.6%
Self-employed	9.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.5%
Carpool	7.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	6.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.4

Poverty

All people 11.6%

Under 18 years 14.5%

18 and over 10.8%

Married-couple families 2.6%

Female-led households 34.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.4%
Retirement income	16.7%
Supplemental Security	2.8%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.2%
High blood pressure	36.9%
High cholesterol	35.2%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	8.3%
Arthritis	27.6%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.8%
Binge drinking	18.8%
No physical activity	27.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.9%
Depression	16.5%
Fair or poor health	14.8%
Poor mental health	11.8%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	15.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.8%
Visited dentist	62.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	14.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	44	4.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.2%
Under 18	7.1%
18–64 years	12.6%
65 and over	43.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.6%
Public insurance	39.7%
No insurance	9.6%
Uninsured under 19	8.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,124	97.5%
Spanish	28	2.5%
Other Indo-European	23	2.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	5	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,130	98.0%
Born in same state	1,130	98.0%
Born in different state	631	54.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	23	2.0%
Not a US citizen	12	52.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	109	9.5%
Dutch	73	6.3%
French	68	5.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	32	2.8%
Polish	30	2.6%
Arab	22	1.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.0%
Internet access	92.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68733

What city is ZIP code 68733 in?

ZIP code 68733 is primarily assigned to Emerson, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68733 in?

ZIP code 68733 falls within Dakota County, Nebraska.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 68733?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68733?

The median home value in ZIP code 68733 is $121,700.

Does ZIP code 68733 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 68733 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 68733?

ZIP code 68733 has an estimated population of 1,153 residents, with a density of 12 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 68733 in?

ZIP code 68733 observes the CST timezone.