City

Overton, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Dawson County  ·  Nebraska

👥1,222Population
💰$96,875Median HH Income▲ 27% above avg
🎂41.6Median Age
🏠$120,700Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓28.5%College Grads▼ 26% below avg
📊2.2%Unemployment▼ 56% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.7% Female 48.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.8%Hispanic: 9.8%Black: 0.1%Other: 1.8%Race
White87.8%
Hispanic9.8%
Black0.1%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
16%
18–24
5%
25–44
23%
45–64
28%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty6.0% ▼ 40% below avg
College Grads28.5% ▼ 26% below avg
Unemployment2.2% ▼ 56% below avg
No HS Diploma13 (1.6%)
HS Graduate355 (43.6%)
Some College149 (18.3%)
Associates65 (8%)
Bachelors118 (14.5%)
Graduate Degree114 (14%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 43.6%Some College: 18.3%Associates: 8%Bachelors: 14.5%Graduate: 14%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad43.6%
Some College18.3%
Associates8.0%
Bachelors14.5%
Graduate14.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.2%Renter: 32.8%Tenure
Owner67.2%
Renter32.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$96,875 ▲ 27% above avg
Median Home Value$120,700 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$580/mo
Total Housing Units540
Vacant Units34

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
36%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
68%
About Overton, NE

Overton is a city in Nebraska, located in Dawson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,222 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.6 years.

Economically, Overton is a middle-income community. The median household income of $96,875 is above the national average. Approximately 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Overton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $120,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $580 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Overton is moderately educated. 28.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (87.81%).

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

ZIP Codes in Overton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68863 1,222 $96,875 $120,700 $580 2.2% 28.5% 67.2%