What city is ZIP code 69138?

ZIP code 69138 is in Gothenburg, NE (Dawson County).

What county is ZIP code 69138 in?

ZIP code 69138 is mostly in Dawson County, Nebraska.

How many people live in ZIP code 69138?

About 4,316 people live in the 69138 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Checked Oct 26, 2026

ZIP Code 69138

Gothenburg, NE, Dawson County

Population

4,316

Land area

328.1sq mi

People per sq mi

City

Gothenburg

ZIP 69138 and nearby ZIP codes

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ZIP 69138 at a glance

ZIP 69138 (Gothenburg) is 49% less dense than Nebraska as a whole.
The median household income is $77,604, close to the Nebraska median.
A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $199,300 (16% below Nebraska) and median rent is $921 a month.

Local data for ZIP 69138

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

ZIP 69138, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$77,604

Poverty rate

8.8%

Median home value

$199,300

Prices -7.5% in a year

Median rent

$921/mo

Homeownership

74.3%

Bachelor's or higher

25.8%

Median age

42.2

Average commute

15.7 min

Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations

Details

Business establishments

179

ZIP Business Patterns 2023

Employees

1,591

$77.5M annual payroll

PPP loans

$19.9M

574 loans

Campaign donations

$20.4K

7% D, 27% R, 2026 cycle

PPP loans in this ZIP

Environment and hazard risk

ZIP 69138, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: hail

Storm events since 1996

851

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

110

1.0% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

88° / 16°F

24.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm history Check a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in ZIP 69138, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.8%

U.S. 33.3% +4.5 pts

Diabetes

11.8%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

13.8%

U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.5%

U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts

Frequently asked questions

What city is ZIP code 69138?: ZIP code 69138 is in Gothenburg, NE (Dawson County).
What county is ZIP code 69138 in?: ZIP code 69138 is mostly in Dawson County, Nebraska.
How many people live in ZIP code 69138?: About 4,316 people live in the 69138 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.