County

Thomas County, NE

3 ZIP codes  ·  3 cities  ·  Nebraska

👥794Population
💰$70,935Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂44.6Median Age
🏠$167,507Median Home Value▼ 40% below avg
🎓52.3%College Grads▲ 35% above avg
📊0.9%Unemployment▼ 82% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.5% Female 55.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.3%Hispanic: 4%Black: 1.3%Other: 6.5%Race
White90.3%
Hispanic4.0%
Black1.3%
Other6.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
17%
18–24
2%
25–44
27%
45–64
21%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.09
Below Poverty6.8% ▼ 32% below avg
College Grads52.3% ▲ 35% above avg
Unemployment0.9% ▼ 82% below avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.7%)
HS Graduate136 (23.4%)
Some College49 (8.4%)
Associates87 (14.9%)
Bachelors122 (21%)
Graduate Degree184 (31.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 23.4%Some College: 8.4%Associates: 14.9%Bachelors: 21%Graduate: 31.6%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad23.4%
Some College8.4%
Associates14.9%
Bachelors21.0%
Graduate31.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.9%Renter: 37.1%Tenure
Owner62.9%
Renter37.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
34%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,935 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$167,506 ▼ 40% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$850/mo
Total Housing Units464
Vacant Units74

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
64%
Walked
20%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
68%
15–30 min
14%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
66%
About Thomas County, NE

Thomas County is located in Nebraska and encompasses 3 ZIP codes spanning 3 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 794 residents. With a median age of 44.6, it is a middle-aged county.

Thomas County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $70,934 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 0.9%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 6.8% is well below the national average.

Housing in Thomas County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $167,506 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $850. Homeownership rates are high at 62.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Thomas County are primarily White (90.3%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 52.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.

Thomas County, NE is a solidly middle-class area in Nebraska. The 3 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Thomas County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
69161 Seneca 52 $62,708 0.0% 18.9%
69166 Thedford 620 $71,625 $107,000 $850 1.1% 56.2%

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