Lexington, NE Micro Area

The Lexington, NE micropolitan area is home to 25,949 residents and 11,114 housing units, centered in Nebraska. Its median household income is $66,023, and the median family income is $78,582. The median age is 36.8, 0.3 years younger than the Nebraska median of 37.1. Residents are 52% male and 48% female.

Population

25,949

Median household income

$66,023

Median family income

$78,582

Median age

36.8

Housing units

11,114

Zip codes

5

with 1,000+ residents

Population by Race and Ethnicity

White residents make up the largest share of the micropolitan area at 64.5%, followed by Other race residents at 16.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents, who can be of any race, make up 34.1% of the population.

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race, so shares add to more than 100%.

Zip Codes in the Lexington, NE Micro Area

The Lexington, NE micropolitan area includes 5 zip codes across Dawson County and Gosper County, home to a combined 24,745 residents. The most populous is Lexington (68850) with 12,394 residents. Median household incomes range from $58,264 in Cozad (69130) to $96,875 in Overton (68863). Home values are highest in Elwood (68937) at $316,800 and lowest in Overton (68863) at $137,000. Lexington (68850) has the youngest population, with a median age of 31.3, while Elwood (68937) is the oldest at 54.1.

Highest income

$96,875

Overton (68863)

Lowest income

$58,264

Cozad (69130)

Highest home value

$316,800

Elwood (68937)

Lowest median rent

$581/mo

Overton (68863)

Median Household Income by Zip Code

Each bar is one zip code, ranked from highest to lowest median household income. The area-wide median is $66,023, and 3 of 5 zip codes are above it.

Compare Every Zip Code

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ZipTownCountyPopulationMedian incomeHome valueMedian rentMedian ageOwner occupied
68850LexingtonDawson County12,394$64,269$161,400$96331.359.5%
69130CozadDawson County5,056$58,264$154,300$86446.367.6%
69138GothenburgDawson County4,304$81,250$199,300$92139.674.3%
68937ElwoodGosper County1,769$77,206$316,800$64954.184.7%
68863OvertonDawson County1,222$96,875$137,000$58141.665.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Zip codes are grouped by the micropolitan area their population mainly falls in.

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