City

Mead, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Saunders County  ·  Nebraska

👥939Population
💰$70,263Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂46.4Median Age
🏠$223,500Median Home Value▼ 20% below avg
🎓37.7%College Grads≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.5% Female 45.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97%Hispanic: 2.3%Other: 0.5%Race
White97.0%
Hispanic2.3%
Other0.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
4%
25–44
21%
45–64
26%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.24
Below Poverty3.5% ▼ 65% below avg
College Grads37.7% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.3%)
HS Graduate137 (21.1%)
Some College105 (16.2%)
Associates160 (24.7%)
Bachelors119 (18.4%)
Graduate Degree125 (19.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 21.1%Some College: 16.2%Associates: 24.7%Bachelors: 18.4%Graduate: 19.3%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad21.1%
Some College16.2%
Associates24.7%
Bachelors18.4%
Graduate19.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.9%Renter: 12.1%Tenure
Owner87.9%
Renter12.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
37%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,263 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$223,500 ▼ 20% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$883/mo
Total Housing Units465
Vacant Units45

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
5%
$50k–$75k
42%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
21%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
61%
About Mead, NE

Mead is a city in Nebraska, located in Saunders County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 939 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.4 years.

Economically, Mead is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,263 is near the national average. Approximately 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Mead is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $223,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $883 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mead is moderately educated. 37.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (97.02%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mead
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68041 939 $70,263 $223,500 $883 0.0% 37.7% 87.9%