Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.45 |
| Below Poverty | 8.8% ▼ 12% below avg |
| College Grads | 35.3% ▼ 9% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.0% ▼ 40% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 451 (1.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 8,335 (35.2%) |
| Some College | 3,564 (15%) |
| Associates | 2,983 (12.6%) |
| Bachelors | 2,771 (11.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,579 (23.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $72,276 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $194,715 ▼ 30% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $976/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 17,513 |
| Vacant Units | 2,029 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Dodge County is located in Nebraska and encompasses 11 ZIP codes spanning 10 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 38,749 residents. With a median age of 39.47, it is a middle-aged county.
Dodge County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $72,276 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 8.8% is near the national average.
Housing in Dodge County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $194,715 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $975. Homeownership rates are high at 67.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Dodge County are primarily White (79.53%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 35.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Dodge County, NE is a solidly middle-class area in Nebraska. The 11 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68621 | Ames | 164 | $74,844 | $187,100 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 68633 | Dodge | 1,005 | $82,660 | $198,600 | $720 | 0.8% | 37.1% |
| 68025 | Fremont | 31,201 | $69,467 | $201,900 | $1,005 | 3.2% | 34.7% |
| 68031 | Hooper | 1,720 | $84,583 | $186,000 | $853 | 1.6% | 42.5% |
| 68044 | Nickerson | 741 | $101,875 | $78,000 | $985 | 2.8% | 39.6% |
| 68649 | North Bend | 1,831 | $85,714 | $197,700 | $791 | 3.0% | 43.4% |
| 68057 | Scribner | 1,435 | $77,563 | $145,200 | $887 | 0.6% | 36.6% |
| 68664 | Snyder | 345 | $80,625 | $90,500 | $857 | 1.1% | 19.3% |
| 68063 | Uehling | 240 | $67,500 | $97,500 | $1,167 | 7.3% | 33.9% |
| 68072 | Winslow | 67 | $68,730 | $187,700 | — | 0.0% | 3.0% |