City

Cozad, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Dawson County  ·  Nebraska

👥5,056Population
💰$58,264Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂46.3Median Age
🏠$143,900Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓29.9%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊0.9%Unemployment▼ 82% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.4% Female 51.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.8%Hispanic: 10.3%Black: 1.6%Asian: 0.6%Other: 1.7%Race
White85.8%
Hispanic10.3%
Black1.6%
Asian0.6%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
5%
25–44
21%
45–64
24%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.25
Below Poverty13.8% ▲ 38% above avg
College Grads29.9% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment0.9% ▼ 82% below avg
No HS Diploma63 (1.9%)
HS Graduate1,145 (34.8%)
Some College496 (15.1%)
Associates599 (18.2%)
Bachelors422 (12.8%)
Graduate Degree561 (17.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 34.8%Some College: 15.1%Associates: 18.2%Bachelors: 12.8%Graduate: 17.1%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad34.8%
Some College15.1%
Associates18.2%
Bachelors12.8%
Graduate17.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68%Renter: 32%Tenure
Owner68.0%
Renter32.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,264 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$143,900 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$836/mo
Total Housing Units2,480
Vacant Units272

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
48%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
57%
About Cozad, NE

Cozad is a city in Nebraska, located in Dawson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,056 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.3 years.

Economically, Cozad is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,264 is below the national average. Approximately 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Cozad is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $143,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $836 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cozad is moderately educated. 29.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (85.82%).

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

ZIP Codes in Cozad
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
69130 5,056 $58,264 $143,900 $836 0.9% 29.9% 68.0%