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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
$79,924
Median income
$205,600
Median home value
11.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 68731 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 94.5 square miles in Dakota City, Dakota County, Nebraska. The area is home to 2,637 residents, producing a population density of 28 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 68731 against Nebraska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 68731 sits at $79,924 (4% above the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $31,348. The poverty rate stands at 6.3% and the unemployment rate at 4.6%. On housing, the median home value is $205,600 (10% above the state average) with median rent at $667 per month, and 85.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 68731 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.9, and the average commute is -. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Dakota County, so you can benchmark 68731 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 (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

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68731.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 68731?

36.9

Median Age

52.3%

Male

47.7%

Female

14.2%

Foreign-Born

White 58.8%
African American 0.1%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 28.1%
Hispanic or Latino 32.7%

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

$31,348

Per Capita Income

6.3%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 68731 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$79,924 Top 38% higher than 62% 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 52.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,051

Total Housing Units

1,030

Occupied Units

21

Vacant Units

3.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.0%
Renter 15.0%

$205,600

Median Home Value

+10% vs state

$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

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ZIP 68731 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 68731 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 68731 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 68731 ranks #2 of 9 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Dakota County

68776 standard
South Sioux City, NE
Pop: 15,447
68030 standard
Homer, NE
Pop: 835
68741 standard
Hubbard, NE
Pop: 790
68743 standard
Jackson, NE
Pop: 693

Related Areas

Dakota County Dakota City, NE Nebraska

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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Official Data Resources for Dakota City, NE

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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