City

Deshler, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Thayer County  ·  Nebraska

👥1,003Population
💰$64,271Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂41.8Median Age
🏠$105,000Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓41.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 17% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.6% Female 54.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.2%Hispanic: 5.3%Other: 1.5%Race
White93.2%
Hispanic5.3%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
22%
18–24
4%
25–44
21%
45–64
22%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.55
Below Poverty5.0% ▼ 50% below avg
College Grads41.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 17% below avg
HS Graduate184 (28.3%)
Some College74 (11.4%)
Associates124 (19%)
Bachelors115 (17.7%)
Graduate Degree154 (23.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 28.3%Some College: 11.4%Associates: 19%Bachelors: 17.7%Graduate: 23.7%Edu
HS Grad28.3%
Some College11.4%
Associates19.0%
Bachelors17.7%
Graduate23.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.2%Renter: 22.8%Tenure
Owner77.2%
Renter22.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
36%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,271 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$105,000 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$485/mo
Total Housing Units449
Vacant Units68

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
72%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
9%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
65%
About Deshler, NE

Deshler is a city in Nebraska, located in Thayer County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,003 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.8 years.

Economically, Deshler is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,271 is below the national average. Approximately 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Deshler is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $105,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $485 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Deshler is well-educated. 41.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.22%).

Deshler, NE offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Nebraska.

ZIP Codes in Deshler
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68340 1,003 $64,271 $105,000 $485 4.0% 41.3% 77.2%