69138 ZIP Code — Gothenburg, NE

Dawson County, Nebraska

ZIP code 69138 is located in Gothenburg, Nebraska, within Dawson County. It covers approximately 328.07 square miles and serves a population of 4,111 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 308.

About ZIP code 69138

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 $157,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $88,214. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 31% 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 19 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 69138 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,111

population

328.07

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

69138 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 69138

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 69138. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gothenburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

69130 Cozad (9.8 mi) 69123 Brady (11.2 mi) 69029 Farnam (14 mi) 69151 Maxwell (17.9 mi) 68825 Callaway (18 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,111
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	328.07 sq mi
Water area	0.27 sq mi
Latitude	40.9455
Longitude	-100.1769
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	308

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.9%	42.2%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	29.1%	34.9%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	25.2%	20.1%	22.0%
Over $200k	5.7%	2.7%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

4,111

Population

People per sq mi

41.3

Median age

$88,214

Median household income

$41,078

Per capita income

$157,000

Median home value

$760

Median monthly rent

76.5%

Home ownership

5.4%

Poverty rate

2.8%

Unemployment

1,517

Housing units

22.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

103

Under 5

166

5–9

145

178

10–14

155

183

15–19

160

123

20–24

107

223

25–34

195

236

35–44

205

255

45–54

221

115

55–59

100

207

60–64

180

243

65–74

211

101

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,063	25.9%
18 and over	3,048	74.1%
65 and over	764	18.6%
Median age	41.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.2%

Two or more races 3.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Asian 0.6%

Other race 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,920	94.2%
Two or more races	148	3.6%
Hispanic or Latino	50	1.2%
Asian	27	0.6%
Other race	13	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.9%	42.2%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	29.1%	34.9%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	25.2%	20.1%	22.0%
Over $200k	5.7%	2.7%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.1%

$10k–$15k 2.1%

$15k–$25k 5.3%

$25k–$35k 5.9%

$35k–$50k 13.1%

$50k–$75k 11.9%

$75k–$100k 17.6%

$100k–$150k 17.9%

$150k–$200k 13.0%

$200k+ 10.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.1%
$10k–$15k	2.1%
$15k–$25k	5.3%
$25k–$35k	5.9%
$35k–$50k	13.1%
$50k–$75k	11.9%
$75k–$100k	17.6%
$100k–$150k	17.9%
$150k–$200k	13.0%
$200k+	10.1%
Median income	$88,214

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.8%

$50k–$100k 16.5%

$100k–$150k 21.3%

$150k–$200k 12.8%

$200k–$300k 23.9%

$300k–$500k 12.0%

$500k–$1M 3.4%

$1M+ 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$157,000
Median rent / month	$760
Owner occupied	76.5%
Renter occupied	23.5%
Vacant	14.3%
Single-family detached	81.7%
Large apartment buildings	4.8%
Mobile homes	5.8%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.76

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.6%
2000–2009	8.7%
1990–1999	8.5%
1980–1989	6.5%
1970–1979	16.4%
1960–1969	11.6%
1950–1959	8.2%
1940–1949	12.1%
1939 or earlier	25.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	8.3%
2 bedrooms	26.0%
3 bedrooms	26.0%
4 bedrooms	29.3%
5+ bedrooms	8.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.8%
1 vehicle	20.6%
2 vehicles	31.4%
3 or more	45.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	47.5%
Electricity	43.6%
Propane / LP gas	4.9%
Fuel oil	0.5%
Wood	1.7%
Solar	0.8%
No fuel used	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	989	60.7%
Cohabiting couple	51	3.1%
Male householder, no spouse	346	21.3%
Female householder, no spouse	242	14.9%
Households with children under 18	556	34.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	526	32.3%
Average household size	2.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.5%	17.9%
Married	58.4%	64.3%
Separated	0.7%	0.8%
Widowed	5.3%	7.7%
Divorced	10.1%	9.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 6.3%

HS graduate 29.8%

Some college, no degree 25.4%

Associate's degree 14.6%

Bachelor's degree 16.5%

Graduate / professional 6.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.5%
Bachelor's or higher	22.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	23	2.1%
Kindergarten	85	7.9%
Elementary school	501	46.6%
High school	309	28.7%
College / grad school	157	14.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.1%

Manufacturing 14.0%

Transportation & utilities 12.4%

Agriculture & mining 12.3%

Retail trade 6.0%

Wholesale trade 5.2%

Professional & management 4.8%

Construction 4.7%

Finance & real estate 4.7%

Other services 3.8%

Public administration 2.0%

Information 1.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.1%
Service	9.0%
Sales & office	20.5%
Natural resources & construction	8.2%
Production & transportation	23.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.1%
Government	11.5%
Self-employed	10.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.3%
Carpool	8.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.4%
Work from home	3.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.7

Poverty

All people 5.4%

Under 18 years 2.5%

18 and over 6.5%

Married-couple families 1.8%

Female-led households 7.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.7%
Retirement income	17.5%
Supplemental Security	9.9%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.3%
High blood pressure	35.6%
High cholesterol	33.4%
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	8.3%
Arthritis	26.2%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	6.4%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.2%
Binge drinking	19.0%
No physical activity	24.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.7%
Depression	16.9%
Fair or poor health	12.1%
Poor mental health	11.3%
Poor physical health	9.4%
No health insurance	13.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.4%
Visited dentist	69.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	12.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	152	5.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	12.9%
65 and over	26.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.2%
Public insurance	27.0%
No insurance	4.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,918	95.3%
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)	4,038	98.2%
Born in same state	4,038	98.2%
Born in different state	3,204	77.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	73	1.8%
Not a US citizen	33	45.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	626	15.2%
French	476	11.6%
Arab	366	8.9%
Polish	61	1.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	61	1.5%
English	27	0.7%
Irish	15	0.4%
German	7	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.6%
Internet access	93.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 69138

What city is ZIP code 69138 in?

ZIP code 69138 is primarily assigned to Gothenburg, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 69138 in?

ZIP code 69138 falls within Dawson County, Nebraska.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 69138?

The median home value in ZIP code 69138 is $157,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 69138?

ZIP code 69138 has an estimated population of 4,111 residents, with a density of 13 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 69138?

The median household income in ZIP code 69138 is $88,214, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 69138 in?

ZIP code 69138 observes the CST timezone.