Emerson, NE · standard
ZIP Code 68733
Dixon County, Nebraska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,286
- 5/sq mi Low-density area
- $64,479
- Median income Near-median income area
- $132,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Emerson pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 37th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 20th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 5
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68733 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 68733 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Emerson, Dixon County, Nebraska, home to just 1,286 residents across 257.2 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 68733 reports a modest median household income of $64,479 (16% below the average Nebraska ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,208. The poverty rate is 13.1%, with unemployment at 3.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $132,600 (29% below the average Nebraska ZIP), and median rent is $702; owner occupancy is 72.7%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.7, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dixon County, so 68733 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 68733
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Emerson, NE
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68733.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 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 68733, Emerson, 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
1,286
Population
257.2
Area (sq mi)
5
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 68733?
44.7
Median Age
51.4%
Male
48.6%
Female
2.9%
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?
$64,479
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$33,208
Per Capita Income
13.1%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
23.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 68733 ranks among Nebraska ZIPs
Emerson, 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)
$64,479 30th percentile higher than 30% of 556 Nebraska ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Nebraska ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
481housing units
481
Total Housing Units
439
Occupied Units
42
Vacant Units
2.44
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$132,600
Median Home Value
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$702
Median Rent
1950
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 19 business establishments in ZIP 68733, employing approximately 99 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,651,000.
19
Businesses
99
Employees
$2.7M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 26.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 21.1% |
| Construction | 3 | 15.8% |
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 68733 vs 68785 →
ZIP 68733 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 68733
Emerson (68733)
1,286 residents
- 68741
Hubbard (68741)
790 residents
- 68062 311
Thurston (68062)
311 residents
- 68785 274
Waterbury (68785)
274 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 68733 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 68733 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 68785
Waterbury (68785)
$113,750 median income
- 68741
Hubbard (68741)
$79,583 median income
- 68062
Thurston (68062)
$72,292 median income
- 68733
Emerson (68733)
$64,479 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 68733 ranks #4 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 68733, 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 (1,286 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 68733 in?
ZIP code 68733 (Emerson) is located in Dixon County, Nebraska. Dixon County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/dixon-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68733?
ZIP code 68733 in Emerson, NE has a population of 1,286 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68733?
The median household income in ZIP 68733 is $64,479, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68733?
The median home value in ZIP 68733 is $132,600, which is 52% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68733?
The largest racial group in ZIP 68733 is White at 80.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68733?
ZIP code 68733 has 19 business establishments employing approximately 99 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68733?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68733 are: Transportation and warehousing (5), Other services (except public administration) (4), Construction (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68733?
In ZIP code 68733, 60.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 68733?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 68733 is 23.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 68733?
In ZIP code 68733, approximately 72.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68733?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68733 is 13.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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