PlainZIP

Homer, NE · standard

ZIP Code 68030

Dakota County, Nebraska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

835
8/sq mi
$76,442
Median income
$188,700
Median home value
13.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Homer pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 43%
household income, US ZIPs
40th pct
home value, US ZIPs
8
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68030 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 68030 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Homer, Dakota County, Nebraska, home to just 835 residents across 99.4 square miles, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 68030 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,442 (0% below the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $32,510. 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 7.3%. The typical home here is valued at $188,700 (1% above the state average); renters pay a median of $686 monthly, and 84.2% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.9, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 7 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 4 more sharing Dakota County, letting you compare 68030 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 68030

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Homer, NE

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68030.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 68030, Homer, NE · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

835

Population

99.4

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 68030?

35.9

Median Age

45.9%

Male

54.1%

Female

2.7%

Foreign-Born

White 86.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 5.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$76,442

Median Household Income

-0% vs state

$32,510

Per Capita Income

7.6%

Poverty Rate

7.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 68030 ranks nationally

Homer, NE household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$76,442 Top 43% higher than 57% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 51.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

275

Total Housing Units

253

Occupied Units

22

Vacant Units

2.65

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.2%
Renter 15.8%

$188,700

Median Home Value

+1% vs state

$686

Median Rent

1964

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 24 business establishments in ZIP 68030, employing approximately 165 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,767,000.

24

Businesses

165

Employees

$9.8M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 7 29.2%
Transportation and warehousing 6 25.0%
Accommodation and food services 3 12.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 68030 vs 68071 →

ZIP 68030 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 68030 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 68030 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 68030 ranks #5 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
68071 Winnebago, NE 1,934 6.0 mi
68731 Dakota City, NE 2,637 6.3 mi
68776 South Sioux City, NE 15,447 9.6 mi
51111 Sioux City, IA 94 6.9 mi
68741 Hubbard, NE 790 7.4 mi
51054 Sergeant Bluff, IA 5,110 7.3 mi
51106 Sioux City, IA 26,544 12.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Dakota County

68776 standard
South Sioux City, NE
Pop: 15,447
68731 standard
Dakota City, NE
Pop: 2,637
68741 standard
Hubbard, NE
Pop: 790
68743 standard
Jackson, NE
Pop: 693

Related Areas

Dakota County Homer, NE Nebraska

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 68030 in? ▼
ZIP code 68030 (Homer) is located in Dakota County, Nebraska. Dakota County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/dakota-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68030? ▼
ZIP code 68030 in Homer, NE has a population of 835 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68030? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 68030 is $76,442, which is 0% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68030? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 68030 is $188,700, which is 32% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68030? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 68030 is White at 86.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68030? ▼
ZIP code 68030 has 24 business establishments employing approximately 165 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68030? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68030 are: Construction (7), Transportation and warehousing (6), Accommodation and food services (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68030? ▼
In ZIP code 68030, 51.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 68030? ▼
In ZIP code 68030, approximately 84.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68030? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68030 is 7.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.