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Dodge County, NE

11 cities and towns and 9 ZIP codes in Dodge County, Nebraska.

Population

37,351

Land area

529sq mi

People per sq mi

71

ZIP codes

9

Cities and towns in Dodge County

Full map

Dodge County at a glance

  • Dodge County is about 2.7 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 6th among 93 counties in Nebraska.
  • The median household income is $74,329, close to the Nebraska median.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $208,600 (13% below Nebraska) and median rent is $1,060 a month.
  • Its largest cities are Fremont (27,567), North Bend (1,152) and Hooper (989).

Local data for Dodge County, NE

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Dodge County, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$74,329

Poverty rate

11.0%

Median home value

$208,600

Prices +7.0% in a year

Median rent

$1,060/mo

Homeownership

66.9%

Bachelor's or higher

22.0%

Median age

39.3

Average commute

18.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (12,575), Irish Americans (4,252), Mexican Americans (3,266).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans

Details

Unemployment rate

2.1%

Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$55,425

18,382 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$62,469

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$250M

FY 2026, $6,723 per person

PPP loans

$104M

2,094 loans, 13,381 jobs reported

Campaign donations

$202K

Itemized, 2026 cycle

EconomyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Dodge County, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone83.6%
  • Carpooled8.6%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.5%
  • Bicycle0.5%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
  • Worked from home4.1%

Average one-way commute: 18.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Dodge County, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: hail

Storm events since 1996

715

Most often hail

Flood insurance policies

708

4.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

87° / 13°F

30.4 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone17 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Dodge County, NE, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

39.7%

U.S. 33.3% +6.4 pts

Diabetes

11.9%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

15.0%

U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

12.2%

U.S. 11.1% +1.1 pts

Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Dodge County

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Frequently asked questions

What is the largest city in Dodge County, NE?
Fremont is the largest city or town in Dodge County, with about 27,567 residents.
How many ZIP codes are in Dodge County?
Dodge County includes 9 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 68025, 68031, 68057, 68063, 68072.
What is the population of Dodge County, NE?
About 37,351 people live in Dodge County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What counties border Dodge County?
Dodge County borders Douglas County, Saunders County, Washington County, Colfax County, Cuming County, Butler County, Burt County.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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