ZIP Code 68741, Nebraska
ZIP Code 68741 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 68741 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Dakota County, Nebraska. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 585. The land area covers 69.11 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 585 | ±143 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 41.7 yrs | ±5.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 233 | ±49 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 263 | ±51 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 233 | ±49 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 30 | ±21 |
| Median Home Value | $214,200 | ±$28,903 |
| Median Gross Rent | $788 | ±$90 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $79,583 | ±$36,505 |
| Per Capita Income | $55,249 | ±$26,684 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.4% | ±12.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 61 | ±74 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.8% | ±4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 280 | ±67 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 77.3% | ±22.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 21,335 (2024)
ID: 169491
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY CLERK
PO BOX 39, DAKOTA CITY NE 68731-0039
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | ALLEN, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | ALLEN, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Sioux City, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | SO SIOUX CITY, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | SO SIOUX CITY, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Sioux City, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | DAKOTA CITY, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-03 | North Sioux City, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | North Sioux City, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | North Sioux City, SD |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Little Priest Tribal College
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College | 11.1 mi away | 601 E. College Drive, Winnebago, NE, 68071-0270 |
4028782380155
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JACKSON COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 6.0 mi away | 223 N. JOHN ST., JACKSON, NE, 68743 |
(712) 490-3192
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Iowa School of Beauty-Sioux City
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College | 12.8 mi away | 3320 Line Drive, Sioux City, IA, 51106 |
7122749733
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EMERSON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.0 mi away | 205 WEST 3RD, EMERSON, NE, 68733 |
(402) 695-2449
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Briar Cliff University
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College | 14.0 mi away | 3303 Rebecca Street, Sioux City, IA, 51104 |
7122795200
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DAKOTA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.5 mi away | 1710 BROADWAY, DAKOTA CITY, NE, 68731 |
(402) 987-3778
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Morningside University
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College | 14.2 mi away | 1501 Morningside Ave, Sioux City, IA, 51106-1751 |
7122745000
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SOUTH SIOUX CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.7 mi away | 2121 DAKOTA AVENUE, SOUTH SIOUX CITY, NE, 68776 |
(402) 494-7545
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St Luke's College
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College | 14.4 mi away | 2720 Stone Park Blvd, Sioux City, IA, 51104-0263 |
7122793149
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NORTH SIOUX CITY COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 12.3 mi away | 601 RIVER DRIVE, NORTH SIOUX CITY, SD, 57049 |
(605) 422-2366
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at SIOUX CITY GATEWAY AP, IA US, located 11.1 miles from ZCTA5 68741. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.5° | 10.4° | 20.0° | 0.69" | 7.7" |
| February | 34.2° | 14.8° | 24.5° | 0.86" | 8.7" |
| March | 47.6° | 25.9° | 36.7° | 1.76" | 5.7" |
| April | 61.1° | 36.7° | 48.9° | 3.15" | 2.3" |
| May | 72.3° | 48.7° | 60.5° | 3.87" | 0.0" |
| June | 81.9° | 59.4° | 70.7° | 4.35" | 0.0" |
| July | 85.0° | 63.4° | 74.2° | 3.35" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.6° | 60.8° | 71.7° | 3.94" | 0.0" |
| September | 76.6° | 51.2° | 63.9° | 2.84" | 0.0" |
| October | 62.8° | 37.9° | 50.3° | 2.20" | 0.8" |
| November | 46.8° | 25.0° | 35.9° | 1.27" | 3.2" |
| December | 33.4° | 14.8° | 24.1° | 0.99" | 7.6" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hubbard village | Village | 1.5 mi | — |
| Jackson village | Village | 5.9 mi | — |
| Homer village | Village | 6.0 mi | — |
| Emerson village | Village | 9.0 mi | — |
| Dakota City city | City | 9.6 mi | — |
| Waterbury village | Village | 9.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 68741. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.