City

Tekamah, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Burt County  ·  Nebraska

👥2,249Population
💰$56,932Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂42.4Median Age
🏠$123,500Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓37.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.8%Unemployment▼ 43% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.9% Female 51.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.7%Hispanic: 0.4%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.8%Other: 3.7%Race
White94.7%
Hispanic0.4%
Black0.1%
Asian0.8%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
19%
18–24
3%
25–44
23%
45–64
24%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty15.8% ▲ 58% above avg
College Grads37.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.8% ▼ 43% below avg
No HS Diploma25 (1.7%)
HS Graduate423 (28%)
Some College243 (16.1%)
Associates249 (16.5%)
Bachelors187 (12.4%)
Graduate Degree384 (25.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 28%Some College: 16.1%Associates: 16.5%Bachelors: 12.4%Graduate: 25.4%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad28.0%
Some College16.1%
Associates16.5%
Bachelors12.4%
Graduate25.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.9%Renter: 23.1%Tenure
Owner76.9%
Renter23.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,932 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$123,500 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$683/mo
Total Housing Units1,129
Vacant Units204

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
15%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
66%
About Tekamah, NE

Tekamah is a city in Nebraska, located in Burt County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,249 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.4 years.

Economically, Tekamah is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,932 is below the national average. Approximately 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Tekamah is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $123,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $683 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Tekamah is moderately educated. 37.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.66%).

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

ZIP Codes in Tekamah
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68061 2,249 $56,932 $123,500 $683 2.8% 37.8% 76.9%