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Fremont, NE
City in Dodge County, Nebraska. ZIP codes: 68025.
Population
27,567
Land area
11sq mi
People per sq mi
2,495
ZIP codes
1
Fremont and its ZIP codes
Fremont at a glance
- Fremont is about 97 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- It is the 6th most populous of 583 cities and towns in Nebraska.
- Households here earn a median of $71,152 a year, 7% less than the Nebraska figure of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $214,700 (10% below Nebraska) and median rent is $1,080 a month.
Local data for Fremont, NE
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools17
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks15
- Post Offices1
- Parks17
- Grocery Stores10
- Restaurants77
- Affordable Housing3
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment3
- Private Schools3
- Toxic Release Facilities5
- Historic Places11
Housing and community stats
Fremont, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,152
Poverty rate
11.6%
Median home value
$214,700
Median rent
$1,080/mo
Homeownership
62.0%
Bachelor's or higher
21.9%
Median age
37.5
Average commute
17.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (8,544), Irish Americans (2,936), Mexican Americans (2,436).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dodge County. PPP loans are for Fremont.
Unemployment rate
2.4%
Aug 2026, -0.5 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
$81.2M
1,129 loans, 10,902 jobs reported
How people get to work
Fremont, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.7%
- Carpooled9.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home4.2%
Average one-way commute: 17.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fremont, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
715
Countywide, mostly 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 zone11 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fremont, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.5%
U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts
Diabetes
11.3%
U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.9%
U.S. 11.1% +1.8 pts
ZIP codes in Fremont
1 in or overlapping Fremont. Population shown
Cities near Fremont
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| InglewoodVillage | 1.6 mi | 0.3 |
| ArlingtonVillage | 6.7 mi | 0.6 |
| NickersonVillage | 7 mi | 0.4 |
| Cedar BluffsVillage | 7.1 mi | 0.4 |
| AmesCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 0.3 |
| LesharaVillage | 7.8 mi | 0.1 |
| FontanelleCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 0.3 |
| ValleyCity | 10 mi | 5.3 |
| ColonVillage | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| WinslowVillage | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| King LakeCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1 |
| HooperCity | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| YutanCity | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| WaterlooVillage | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| WashingtonVillage | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| Morse BluffVillage | 15 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fremont, NE in?
- Fremont is in Dodge County, Nebraska.
- What ZIP codes are in Fremont, NE?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Fremont include 68025.
- What is the population of Fremont, NE?
- About 27,567 people live in Fremont, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fremont?
- Nearby places include Inglewood (1.6 mi), Arlington (6.7 mi), Nickerson (7 mi), Cedar Bluffs (7.1 mi), Ames (7.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023