City

Tecumseh, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Johnson County  ·  Nebraska

👥3,111Population
💰$47,157Median HH Income▼ 38% below avg
🎂38.2Median Age
🏠$118,000Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓26.5%College Grads▼ 32% below avg
📊2.8%Unemployment▼ 44% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 66.9% Female 33.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 66.8%Hispanic: 17.9%Black: 7.6%Asian: 1.7%Other: 3.7%Race
White66.8%
Hispanic17.9%
Black7.6%
Asian1.7%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
14%
18–24
9%
25–44
33%
45–64
24%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty4.0% ▼ 61% below avg
College Grads26.5% ▼ 32% below avg
Unemployment2.8% ▼ 44% below avg
No HS Diploma38 (1.9%)
HS Graduate792 (40%)
Some College423 (21.3%)
Associates204 (10.3%)
Bachelors202 (10.2%)
Graduate Degree323 (16.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 40%Some College: 21.3%Associates: 10.3%Bachelors: 10.2%Graduate: 16.3%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad40.0%
Some College21.3%
Associates10.3%
Bachelors10.2%
Graduate16.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 59.1%Renter: 40.9%Tenure
Owner59.1%
Renter40.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,157 ▼ 38% below avg
Median Home Value$118,000 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$800/mo
Total Housing Units1,140
Vacant Units201

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
32%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
10%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
52%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
72%
About Tecumseh, NE

Tecumseh is a city in Nebraska, located in Johnson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,111 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.2 years.

Economically, Tecumseh is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,157 is below the national average. Approximately 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Tecumseh is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $118,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $800 per month.

The population of Tecumseh is moderately educated. 26.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (66.76%).

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

ZIP Codes in Tecumseh
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68450 3,111 $47,157 $118,000 $800 2.8% 26.5% 59.1%