The U.S. ZIP Code 68731 is associated with Dakota City, NE in Dakota County. The current population estimate is 2,908. It is estimated that about 19.8% of residents in this Nebraska region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $27,887. The median household income is $75,573, while about 9% of the population is living below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 68731 is $75,573, while the region's mean household income is $85,157. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $27,887. The per capita income in ZIP Code 68731 of $27,887 is approximately 13.67% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $32,302. An estimated 9.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 4.21% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 20.5% of the population in 68731 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 18.7% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 2.3% of 68731 residents earn less than $10,000 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 2.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 3.2% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 7.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 7.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 14.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 18.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 20.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 5.5% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 5.9% |
In ZIP Code 68731, 81.7% of the population graduated high school, while 19.8% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 11.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 5.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 34.8% in this Dakota County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 11.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 6.6% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 34.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 15.8% |
| Associate's degree | 11.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 14.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 5.7% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 68731, 92.6% is one race, while 7.4% are two or more races. Approximately 27.6% of 68731 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 68731 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (76.7%), followed by Some other race (11.5%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 76.7% |
| Black or African American | 7.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 9.5% |
| Asian | 2.7% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 11.5% |
In ZIP Code 68731, 75.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 22.6% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.7% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.6% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Dakota County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 75.1% |
| Spanish | 22.6% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.7% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.6% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 68731 are younger than average. The median age of 31.3 years in ZIP Code 68731 is approximately 17.85% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 68.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 12.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 12.5% of the population in 68731 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 11.7% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.7% of 68731 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 8.6% |
| 5 to 9 years | 7.3% |
| 10 to 14 years | 8.1% |
| 15 to 19 years | 9.7% |
| 20 to 24 years | 10.0% |
| 25 to 34 years | 11.7% |
| 35 to 44 years | 10.4% |
| 45 to 54 years | 12.5% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.1% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.5% |
| 65 to 74 years | 6.5% |
| 75 to 84 years | 2.8% |
| 85 years and over | 0.7% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 68731 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 35.4% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 68731 is high blood pressure, as approximately 33.5% of adults 18 and older in this Dakota County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 23.8% |
| High blood pressure | 33.5% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 6.1% |
| Current asthma | 8.8% |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.2% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 11.4% |
| High cholesterol | 35.4% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 68731 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 85.9% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 77.9% of those 18 and above in 68731 list taking medicine for high blood pressure control, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 68731 include obesity (40.4% of adults aged 18 and above) and no leisure-time physical activity (29.9% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 85.9% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 77.9% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 72.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 76.9% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 58.3% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 19.0% |
| Current smoking | 19.2% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 29.9% |
| Obesity | 40.4% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 28.2% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 68731, an estimated 33.0% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 15.4% of homes in the region were built in 1939 or earlier, while an estimated 0.4% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Dakota County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 5.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 15.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 11.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 33.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 6.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 6.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 5.4% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 15.4% |
In 68731, 72.7% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 15.1 minutes. Approximately 32.5% of the employed population 16 years and over in 68731 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 19.2% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.7% of 68731 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 4.4% |
| Construction | 5.5% |
| Manufacturing | 32.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.5% |
| Retail trade | 8.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 4.9% |
| Information | 0.7% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 5.4% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 2.8% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 19.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 4.9% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.4% |
| Public administration | 2.0% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 68731 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.06 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 22.82% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 23.22% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 68731 | 9.59¢/kWh | 6.66¢/kWh | 9.42¢/kWh |
| Nebraska | |||
| United States |
| Month | ZIP Code 68731 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.58 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.33 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.13 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.27 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.8 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.91 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.38 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.02 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.82 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.98 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.09 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.43 | 1.78 | 5.46 |