City

Gilead, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Thayer County  ·  Nebraska

👥25Population
💰$65,313Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂46.5Median Age
🏠$55,000Median Home Value▼ 80% below avg
🎓65.0%College Grads▲ 68% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.0% Female 44.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
25–44
36%
45–64
36%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.5 yrs
Avg HH Size1.92
College Grads65.0% ▲ 68% above avg
HS Graduate1 (5%)
Some College4 (20%)
Associates2 (10%)
Bachelors6 (30%)
Graduate Degree7 (35%)

Education

HS Grad: 5%Some College: 20%Associates: 10%Bachelors: 30%Graduate: 35%Edu
HS Grad5.0%
Some College20.0%
Associates10.0%
Bachelors30.0%
Graduate35.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.2%Renter: 30.8%Tenure
Owner69.2%
Renter30.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
78%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,313 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$55,000 ▼ 80% below avg
Home/Income Ratio0.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units13

Income Distribution

$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
62%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
57%
30–45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
31%
2000+
69%
About Gilead, NE

Gilead is a city in Nebraska, located in Thayer County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 25 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.5 years.

Economically, Gilead is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,313 is near the national average.

The real estate market in Gilead is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $55,000, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 69.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gilead is highly educated. 65.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Gilead
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68362 25 $65,313 $55,000 0.0% 65.0% 69.2%