Dawson County, NE Demographics & ZIP Codes
Dawson County, Nebraska demographics and median household income by ZIP code — 7 ZIP codes — population 23,715 — avg. income $75,032 — avg. home value $135,467. Compare income, housing, and ZIP-level data on US5.
Dawson County demographics
Dawson County, Nebraska covers 7 ZIP codes, with a combined ZIP-area population of about 23,715.
Median household income in Dawson County
The average median household income across ZIP codes in Dawson County, Nebraska is about $75,032 — about even with the NE ZIP average ($74,338), and about even with the U.S. median ($75,149).
Among ZIPs with income data, 68863 (Overton) is near the top at about $96,875, while 69130 (Cozad) is near the bottom at about $58,264.
Housing in Dawson County
For housing in Dawson County, Nebraska, the average median home value is about $135,467 and the average median rent is about $529.
The most populous ZIP is 68850 (Lexington) with about 12,394 residents. Use the table below to compare ZIP codes across the county.
ZIP codes in Dawson County
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| ZIP | City | County | State | Population ↓ | Income | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68850 | Lexington | Dawson County | NE | 12,394 | $64,269 | $156,700 |
| 69130 | Cozad | Dawson County | NE | 5,056 | $58,264 | $143,900 |
| 69138 | Gothenburg | Dawson County | NE | 4,304 | $81,250 | $179,600 |
| 68863 | Overton | Dawson County | NE | 1,222 | $96,875 | $120,700 |
| 68878 | Sumner | Dawson County | NE | 542 | $80,938 | $104,200 |
| 68834 | Eddyville | Dawson County | NE | 197 | $68,594 | $107,700 |
| 69171 | Willow Island | Dawson County | NE | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What are the demographics of Dawson County?
Dawson County, Nebraska has a combined ZIP-area population of about 23,715 across 7 ZIP codes. Browse the ZIP table for population, income, and housing by code.
What is the median household income in Dawson County?
The average median household income across ZIP codes in Dawson County, Nebraska is about $75,032, roughly in line with the state ZIP average ($74,338), and near the U.S. median ($75,149). Average median home value is about $135,467. Among ZIPs with data, 68863 (Overton) is near the top ($96,875) and 69130 (Cozad) is near the bottom ($58,264).
How many ZIP codes are in Dawson County?
Dawson County, Nebraska includes 7 ZIP codes on US5. Each row links to demographics, median income, and housing for that code.
Where can I find ZIP code demographics for Dawson County?
This page lists ZIP codes in Dawson County, Nebraska with population, median household income, and home value. Select a ZIP for a full demographics profile.