PlainZIP

Dawson, NE · standard

ZIP Code 68337

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

383
2/sq mi
$60,577
Median income
11.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Dawson pairs a below-median household income, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

30th pct
household income, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68337 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 68337 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dawson, Richardson County, Nebraska, home to just 383 residents across 182.4 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 68337 reports a modest median household income of $60,577 (21% below the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $31,306. Local economic indicators show a 4.3% poverty rate alongside 3.5% unemployment. Median home value sits at -, median rent at $700 a month, and owner-occupancy at 88.5%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.4, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 5 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 68337, plus 6 more within Richardson County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 →

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 68337, Dawson, 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

383

Population

182.4

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 68337 ranks nationally

Dawson, NE household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$60,577 30th percentile higher than 30% 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 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 68337 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 68337 ranks #3 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 68337 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 68337 ranks #4 of 6 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Richardson County

68355 standard
Falls City, NE
Pop: 5,113
68376 standard
Humboldt, NE
Pop: 1,445
68431 standard
Rulo, NE
Pop: 353
68457 standard
Verdon, NE
Pop: 343
68442 standard
Stella, NE
Pop: 313
68433 standard
Salem, NE
Pop: 265

Related Areas

Richardson County Dawson, NE Nebraska

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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