ZIP Code 68337

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Dawson · Richardson County · Nebraska

Population
383

2/sq mi

Median income
$60,577

▼ 21% vs US

higher than 30% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
11.3%

Median age 57.4

Land area
182.4 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 68337 in Dawson, Nebraska has a population of 383. The median household income is $60,577, which is 21% below the national average. 11.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 68337 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 182.4 square miles in Dawson, Richardson County, Nebraska. The area is home to 383 residents, producing a population density of 2 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 68337 against Nebraska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 68337 sits at $60,577 (21% below the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $31,306. The poverty rate stands at 4.3% and the unemployment rate at 3.5%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at $700 per month, and 88.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 68337 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Richardson County, so you can benchmark 68337 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 68337, Dawson, NE · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

383

Population

182.4

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68337?

57.4

Median Age

57.7%

Male

42.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 95.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$60,577

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$31,306

Per Capita Income

4.3%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 48.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.3%

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

What does housing look like?

174

Total Housing Units

148

Occupied Units

26

Vacant Units

2.20

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.5%
Renter 11.5%

$700

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 10 business establishments in ZIP 68337, employing approximately 46 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,919,000.

10

Businesses

46

Employees

$1.9M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Wholesale trade 3 30.0%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
68433 Salem, NE 265 6.2 mi
68376 Humboldt, NE 1,445 7.8 mi
68457 Verdon, NE 343 7.9 mi
68442 Stella, NE 313 10.4 mi
66408 Bern, KS 434 11.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 68337 in?
ZIP code 68337 (Dawson) is located in Richardson County, Nebraska. Richardson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/richardson-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68337?
ZIP code 68337 in Dawson, NE has a population of 383 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68337?
The median household income in ZIP 68337 is $60,577, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68337?
The largest racial group in ZIP 68337 is White at 95.7%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68337?
ZIP code 68337 has 10 business establishments employing approximately 46 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68337?
In ZIP code 68337, 48.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.3% 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 68337?
In ZIP code 68337, approximately 88.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68337?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68337 is 4.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Dawson, NE

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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