City

Gothenburg, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Dawson County  ·  Nebraska

👥4,304Population
💰$81,250Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂39.6Median Age
🏠$179,600Median Home Value▼ 36% below avg
🎓40.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 28% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.3% Female 47.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.3%Hispanic: 6.3%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.6%Other: 5.6%Race
White87.3%
Hispanic6.3%
Black0.3%
Asian0.6%
Other5.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
20%
18–24
11%
25–44
19%
45–64
26%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty5.8% ▼ 42% below avg
College Grads40.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 28% below avg
No HS Diploma30 (1.2%)
HS Graduate702 (27.7%)
Some College477 (18.8%)
Associates315 (12.4%)
Bachelors404 (15.9%)
Graduate Degree610 (24%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 27.7%Some College: 18.8%Associates: 12.4%Bachelors: 15.9%Graduate: 24%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad27.7%
Some College18.8%
Associates12.4%
Bachelors15.9%
Graduate24.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.8%Renter: 29.2%Tenure
Owner70.8%
Renter29.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$81,250 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$179,600 ▼ 36% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$834/mo
Total Housing Units1,921
Vacant Units201

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
66%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
60%
About Gothenburg, NE

Gothenburg is a city in Nebraska, located in Dawson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,304 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.6 years.

Economically, Gothenburg is a middle-income community. The median household income of $81,250 is near the national average. Approximately 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Gothenburg is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $179,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $834 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gothenburg is moderately educated. 40.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (87.27%).

Gothenburg, NE offers residents above-average earning potential within Nebraska.

ZIP Codes in Gothenburg
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
69138 4,304 $81,250 $179,600 $834 3.5% 40.0% 70.8%