Cozad
City in Dawson County, Nebraska
Cozad is a city in Dawson County, Nebraska, with 3,988 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,490 ft (759 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Willow Island, 4.8 miles NW.
- 3,988residents (2020 Census)
- 2,490 ftelevation · 759 m
- 2.6 sq miland area · 6.8 km²
- 1,525 / sq mipopulation density
- 69130ZIP code
About Cozad
Cozad is a city in Dawson County, Nebraska, United States. As of the 2020 census, Cozad had a population of 3,988. The town is on the Great Plains of central Nebraska, along the Union Pacific Railroad and U.S. Route 30, just north of the Platte River. The 100th meridian, which roughly marks the eastward boundary of the arid plains, passes just west of the town as is marked nearby on a prominent sign across U.S. 30. In the early 1860s, the meridian was a stop along the Pony Express.
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Living in Cozad
- Median household income
- $54,471
- Median home value
- $121,600
- Median rent
- $851/mo
- Median age
- 41.6
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Cozad had 3,988 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,988 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,525 per sq mi (589 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cozad at a glance
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
|---|---|
| County | Dawson County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 3,988 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.62 sq mi (6.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,490 ft (759 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.8613° N, 99.9864° W |
| ZIP code | 69130 |
| Official website | cozadnebraska.net |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3111020 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cozad
- Willow Island4.8 mi NW
- Gothenburg9.8 mi NW
- Eustis13.8 mi S
- Lexington13.8 mi SE
- Farnam16.1 mi SW
- Elwood19.8 mi S
- Eddyville21.6 mi NE
- Oconto22.6 mi NE
- Brady22.8 mi NW
- Smithfield23.7 mi SE
- Moorefield24.7 mi SW
- Overton24.9 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Cozad
What county is Cozad in?
Cozad is in Dawson County, Nebraska.
What is the population of Cozad, NE?
3,988 people lived in Cozad at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cozad, NE?
The ZIP code of Cozad is 69130.
What is the elevation of Cozad?
2,490 feet (759 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cozad?
Willow Island (4.8 mi), Gothenburg (9.8 mi), Eustis (13.8 mi), Lexington (13.8 mi), Farnam (16.1 mi).
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