City

Emerson, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Dakota County  ·  Nebraska

👥1,196Population
💰$64,554Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂43.8Median Age
🏠$125,700Median Home Value▼ 55% below avg
🎓24.2%College Grads▼ 38% below avg
📊1.8%Unemployment▼ 64% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.9% Female 48.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 75.9%Hispanic: 13.4%Black: 1%Asian: 1.8%Other: 3.9%Race
White75.9%
Hispanic13.4%
Black1.0%
Asian1.8%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
9%
25–44
24%
45–64
22%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty11.0% ▲ 9% above avg
College Grads24.2% ▼ 38% below avg
Unemployment1.8% ▼ 64% below avg
No HS Diploma24 (3.1%)
HS Graduate377 (48.5%)
Some College133 (17.1%)
Associates55 (7.1%)
Bachelors120 (15.4%)
Graduate Degree68 (8.8%)

Education

No HS: 3.1%HS Grad: 48.5%Some College: 17.1%Associates: 7.1%Bachelors: 15.4%Graduate: 8.8%Edu
No HS3.1%
HS Grad48.5%
Some College17.1%
Associates7.1%
Bachelors15.4%
Graduate8.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.9%Renter: 27.1%Tenure
Owner72.9%
Renter27.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,554 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$125,700 ▼ 55% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$682/mo
Total Housing Units518
Vacant Units35

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
66%
About Emerson, NE

Emerson is a city in Nebraska, located in Dakota County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,196 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.8 years.

Economically, Emerson is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,554 is below the national average. Approximately 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Emerson is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $125,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $682 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Emerson is less-educated. 24.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (75.92%).

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

ZIP Codes in Emerson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68733 1,196 $64,554 $125,700 $682 1.8% 24.2% 72.9%