City

Lexington, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Dawson County  ·  Nebraska

👥12,394Population
💰$64,269Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂31.3Median Age
🏠$156,700Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓25.7%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 51% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.5% Female 47.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 23%Hispanic: 62.3%Black: 11.5%Asian: 0.7%Other: 1.1%Race
White23.0%
Hispanic62.3%
Black11.5%
Asian0.7%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
22%
18–24
9%
25–44
29%
45–64
20%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age31.3 yrs
Avg HH Size3.01
Below Poverty14.9% ▲ 49% above avg
College Grads25.7% ▼ 34% below avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 51% below avg
No HS Diploma760 (13.3%)
HS Graduate1,803 (31.5%)
Some College936 (16.3%)
Associates759 (13.3%)
Bachelors390 (6.8%)
Graduate Degree1,080 (18.9%)

Education

No HS: 13.3%HS Grad: 31.5%Some College: 16.3%Associates: 13.3%Bachelors: 6.8%Graduate: 18.9%Edu
No HS13.3%
HS Grad31.5%
Some College16.3%
Associates13.3%
Bachelors6.8%
Graduate18.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 57.5%Renter: 42.5%Tenure
Owner57.5%
Renter42.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,269 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$156,700 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$911/mo
Total Housing Units4,299
Vacant Units227

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
66%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
57%
About Lexington, NE

Lexington is a city in Nebraska, located in Dawson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,394 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 31.3 years.

Economically, Lexington is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,269 is below the national average. Approximately 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Lexington is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $156,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $911 per month.

The population of Lexington is moderately educated. 25.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (62.3%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lexington
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68850 12,394 $64,269 $156,700 $911 2.4% 25.7% 57.5%