City

Thedford, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Thomas County  ·  Nebraska

👥620Population
💰$71,625Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂45.3Median Age
🏠$107,000Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓56.2%College Grads▲ 45% above avg
📊1.1%Unemployment▼ 77% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 42.1% Female 57.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.9%Hispanic: 4%Black: 1.3%Other: 6.8%Race
White87.9%
Hispanic4.0%
Black1.3%
Other6.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
1%
25–44
28%
45–64
22%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.02
Below Poverty8.1% ▼ 19% below avg
College Grads56.2% ▲ 45% above avg
Unemployment1.1% ▼ 77% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.4%)
HS Graduate119 (25.4%)
Some College30 (6.4%)
Associates54 (11.5%)
Bachelors114 (24.4%)
Graduate Degree149 (31.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 25.4%Some College: 6.4%Associates: 11.5%Bachelors: 24.4%Graduate: 31.8%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad25.4%
Some College6.4%
Associates11.5%
Bachelors24.4%
Graduate31.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.5%Renter: 36.5%Tenure
Owner63.5%
Renter36.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
41%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,625 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$107,000 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$850/mo
Total Housing Units351
Vacant Units44

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
57%
Walked
26%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
79%
15–30 min
8%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
65%
About Thedford, NE

Thedford is a city in Nebraska, located in Thomas County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 620 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.3 years.

Economically, Thedford is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,625 is near the national average. Approximately 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Thedford is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $107,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $850 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Thedford is well-educated. 56.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (87.9%).

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

ZIP Codes in Thedford
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
69166 620 $71,625 $107,000 $850 1.1% 56.2% 63.5%