Dakota City, NE · standard
ZIP Code 68731
Dakota County, Nebraska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,637
- 28/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $79,924
- Median income Near-median income area
- $205,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 11.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Dakota City pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 38%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 45th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 28
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68731 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 68731 (Dakota City, NE) rose +15.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 250.8 in 2023 to 289.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 68731 covers 94.5 square miles in Dakota City, Dakota County, Nebraska (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,637 residents on file, a density of 28 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 68731 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,924 (4% above the average Nebraska ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,348. The poverty rate is 6.3%, with unemployment at 4.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $205,600 (10% above the average Nebraska ZIP) and median rent is $667; 85.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Dakota County, so 68731 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 68731
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dakota City, NE
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68731.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
8 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
7 establishments
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 68731, Dakota City, 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
2,637
Population
94.5
Area (sq mi)
28
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 68731?
36.9
Median Age
52.3%
Male
47.7%
Female
14.2%
Foreign-Born
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?
$79,924
Median Household Income
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$31,348
Per Capita Income
6.3%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 68731 ranks among Nebraska ZIPs
Dakota City, NE household income vs. every Nebraska ZIP code
Median household income among 556 reporting Nebraska ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$79,924 Top 37% higher than 63% of 556 Nebraska ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,051housing units
1,051
Total Housing Units
1,030
Occupied Units
21
Vacant Units
3.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$205,600
Median Home Value
+10% vs state ZIP avg
$667
Median Rent
1975
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+15.3%
YoY Change (2024)
289
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+189%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 68731 have increased 15.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +189% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.2% | 182 |
| 2021 | +13.1% | 206 |
| 2022 | +21.6% | 251 |
| 2023 | +0.1% | 251 |
| 2024 | +15.3% | 289 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 47 business establishments in ZIP 68731, employing approximately 4,571 people with a combined annual payroll of $264,050,000.
47
Businesses
4,571
Employees
$264.1M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 8 | 17.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 14.9% |
| Construction | 6 | 12.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 10.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 10.6% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 6.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 6.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 6.4% |
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 68731 vs 68776 →
ZIP 68731 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 51104
Sioux City (51104)
22,104 residents
- 51103
Sioux City (51103)
17,453 residents
- 68776
South Sioux City (68776)
15,447 residents
- 51105
Sioux City (51105)
10,216 residents
- 57049 5,789
North Sioux City (57049)
5,789 residents
- 68731 2,637
Dakota City (68731)
2,637 residents
- 68030 835
Homer (68030)
835 residents
- 51101 809
Sioux City (51101)
809 residents
- 68741 790
Hubbard (68741)
790 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 68731 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 68731 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 57049
North Sioux City (57049)
$93,134 median income
- 68731
Dakota City (68731)
$79,924 median income
- 68741
Hubbard (68741)
$79,583 median income
- 68030
Homer (68030)
$76,442 median income
- 51104
Sioux City (51104)
$75,362 median income
- 68743
Jackson (68743)
$71,667 median income
- 68776
South Sioux City (68776)
$68,750 median income
- 51103
Sioux City (51103)
$58,197 median income
- 51105
Sioux City (51105)
$51,786 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 68731 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68776 | South Sioux City, NE | 15,447 | 4.1 mi |
| 51111 | Sioux City, IA | 94 | 4.8 mi |
| 68030 | Homer, NE | 835 | 6.3 mi |
| 57049 | North Sioux City, SD | 5,789 | 8.1 mi |
| 51103 | Sioux City, IA | 17,453 | 7.7 mi |
| 68741 | Hubbard, NE | 790 | 7.0 mi |
| 51101 | Sioux City, IA | 809 | 7.3 mi |
| 68743 | Jackson, NE | 693 | 8.3 mi |
| 51104 | Sioux City, IA | 22,104 | 9.5 mi |
| 51105 | Sioux City, IA | 10,216 | 9.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 68731, both outside NE so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,637 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 68731 in?
ZIP code 68731 (Dakota City) 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 68731?
ZIP code 68731 in Dakota City, NE has a population of 2,637 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68731?
The median household income in ZIP 68731 is $79,924, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68731?
The median home value in ZIP 68731 is $205,600, which is 26% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68731?
The largest racial group in ZIP 68731 is White at 58.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 32.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68731?
ZIP code 68731 has 47 business establishments employing approximately 4,571 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68731?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68731 are: Manufacturing (8), Transportation and warehousing (7), Construction (6). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 68731?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 68731 increased by 15.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 189%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68731?
In ZIP code 68731, 52.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.6% 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 68731?
In ZIP code 68731, approximately 85.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68731?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68731 is 6.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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