City

Ames, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Dodge County  ·  Nebraska

👥164Population
💰$74,844Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂55.8Median Age
🏠$187,100Median Home Value▼ 33% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.4% Female 47.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

18–24
31%
25–44
9%
45–64
40%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.8 yrs
Avg HH Size1.78
Below Poverty9.8% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate91 (84.3%)
Associates17 (15.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 84.3%Associates: 15.7%Edu
HS Grad84.3%
Associates15.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.6%Renter: 17.4%Tenure
Owner82.6%
Renter17.4%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
28%
$150k–$200k
46%
$300k–$500k
26%

Financials

Median HH Income$74,844 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$187,100 ▼ 33% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units92

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$50k–$75k
28%
$75k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

15–30 min
89%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
50%
About Ames, NE

Ames is a city in Nebraska, located in Dodge County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 164 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 55.8 years.

Economically, Ames is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $74,844 is near the national average. Approximately 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Ames is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $187,100, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 82.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

Ames, NE offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Nebraska.

ZIP Codes in Ames
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68621 164 $74,844 $187,100 0.0% 0.0% 82.6%