Dawson County, NE ZIP Codes
10 ZIP codes cover all or part of Dawson County, Nebraska. The Census Bureau counts 24,202 residents in the county, with a median household income of $69,880 and a median home value of $166,200. Median household income ranges from $63,388 in 69130 to $100,929 in 68863. Its largest communities include Lexington, Cozad, Gothenburg, Overton and Sumner.
Dawson County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 24,202 |
| Households | 9,145 |
| Median household income | $69,880 |
| Median home value | $166,200 |
| Median age | 35.6 |
| Median rent | $925 |
All 10 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 26,937 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 10,114 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $63,388 (69130) to $100,929 (68863) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $72,645 |
| Homeowners | 66.6% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 35.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 6.4% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 29 routes, 9,425 homes (7 of 10 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Dawson County: 68863 ($100,929)
- Most residents: 68850 (12,428 people)
- Highest homeownership: 68836 (76.2% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 68850 (44.0% of households)
- Most new movers: 69138 (12.5% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 68850 (32.0 years)
- Highest median home value: 68836 ($224,800)
Every ZIP code in Dawson County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68850 | Lexington | 12,428 | 4,104 | $69,238 | $161,400 | 59.5% | 44.0% | 2.7% | 8 | 4,681 | 93% of its land |
| 69130 | Cozad | 5,004 | 2,237 | $63,388 | $154,300 | 67.6% | 22.5% | 8.5% | 7 | 2,398 | 93% of its land |
| 69138 | Gothenburg | 4,316 | 1,772 | $77,604 | $199,300 | 74.3% | 32.8% | 12.5% | 6 | 2,062 | 42% of its land |
| 68836 | Elm Creek | 1,908 | 673 | $86,806 | $224,800 | 76.2% | 35.8% | 4.5% | 2 | 400 | 15% of its land |
| 68863 | Overton | 1,410 | 579 | $100,929 | $137,000 | 65.8% | 34.0% | 10.3% | — | — | 87% of its land |
| 69028 | Eustis | 820 | 323 | $85,938 | $167,500 | 79.9% | 26.3% | 5.7% | 2 | 244 | 25% of its land |
| 68878 | Sumner | 463 | 172 | $91,786 | $99,000 | 70.3% | 43.6% | 11.7% | 2 | 124 | 78% of its land |
| 69029 | Farnam | 361 | 145 | $44,375 | $81,300 | 65.5% | 23.4% | 16.9% | — | — | 18% of its land |
| 68834 | Eddyville | 227 | 109 | $78,750 | $153,000 | 89.0% | 33.9% | 18.6% | 2 | 99 | 69% of its land |
| 69171 | Willow Island | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 100% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Dawson County when at least 10% of its land is in the county, when it holds at least 10% of the county's land, or when the county is its main county. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, including parts that cross the county line; the Census county figures above do not.
Cities and communities
- Lexington — 10,862 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Cozad — 3,937 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Gothenburg — 3,452 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Overton — 689 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Sumner — 353 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Eddyville — 125 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Willow Island — 0 residents · 2 ZIP codes
Rankings
- Richest ZIP codes in Dawson County — 5 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest home values in Dawson County — 5 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest homeownership in Dawson County — 5 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most families with kids in Dawson County — 5 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most new movers in Dawson County — 5 ZIP codes ranked
- Youngest ZIP codes in Dawson County — 5 ZIP codes ranked
- Oldest ZIP codes in Dawson County — 5 ZIP codes ranked
- Fastest-growing ZIP codes in Dawson County — 5 ZIP codes ranked
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Dawson County, NE?
- 68850, 69130, 69138, 68836, 68863, 69028, 68878, 69029, 68834 and 69171. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Dawson County?
- 24,202 residents in 9,145 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Dawson County?
- $69,880 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $63,388 (69130) to $100,929 (68863).
- Which Dawson County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 68863, at $100,929, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents. See the full ranking of Dawson County ZIP codes by income.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Dawson County?
- For the 7 of 10 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 29 carrier routes reaching 9,425 residential and 578 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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