City

Carleton, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Thayer County  ·  Nebraska

👥313Population
💰$79,853Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂38.0Median Age
🏠$116,300Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓48.2%College Grads▲ 24% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 63.3% Female 36.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.9%Other: 4.2%Race
White95.9%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
18%
18–24
11%
25–44
25%
45–64
25%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.75
Below Poverty6.4% ▼ 36% below avg
College Grads48.2% ▲ 24% above avg
HS Graduate68 (35.6%)
Some College11 (5.8%)
Associates20 (10.5%)
Bachelors24 (12.6%)
Graduate Degree68 (35.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 35.6%Some College: 5.8%Associates: 10.5%Bachelors: 12.6%Graduate: 35.6%Edu
HS Grad35.6%
Some College5.8%
Associates10.5%
Bachelors12.6%
Graduate35.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.6%Renter: 18.4%Tenure
Owner81.6%
Renter18.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
34%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
19%

Financials

Median HH Income$79,853 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$116,300 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units148
Vacant Units34

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
33%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
17%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
48%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1960s–1970s
27%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
66%
About Carleton, NE

Carleton is a city in Nebraska, located in Thayer County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 313 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38 years.

Economically, Carleton is a middle-income community. The median household income of $79,853 is near the national average. Approximately 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Carleton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $116,300, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 81.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Carleton is well-educated. 48.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (95.85%).

Carleton, NE offers residents above-average earning potential within Nebraska.

ZIP Codes in Carleton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68326 313 $79,853 $116,300 0.0% 48.2% 81.6%