City

Thurston, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Thurston County  ·  Nebraska

👥364Population
💰$83,472Median HH Income▲ 9% above avg
🎂39.4Median Age
🏠$158,300Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓50.2%College Grads▲ 30% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.9% Female 48.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.4%Hispanic: 1.7%Other: 1.4%Race
White96.4%
Hispanic1.7%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
20%
18–24
2%
25–44
28%
45–64
20%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.70
Below Poverty1.4% ▼ 86% below avg
College Grads50.2% ▲ 30% above avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.8%)
HS Graduate81 (34.2%)
Some College19 (8%)
Associates16 (6.8%)
Bachelors42 (17.7%)
Graduate Degree77 (32.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 34.2%Some College: 8%Associates: 6.8%Bachelors: 17.7%Graduate: 32.5%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad34.2%
Some College8.0%
Associates6.8%
Bachelors17.7%
Graduate32.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.9%Renter: 11.1%Tenure
Owner88.9%
Renter11.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$83,472 ▲ 9% above avg
Median Home Value$158,300 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$625/mo
Total Housing Units152
Vacant Units17

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
17%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
65%
15–30 min
15%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
67%
About Thurston, NE

Thurston is a city in Nebraska, located in Thurston County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 364 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.4 years.

Economically, Thurston is a middle-income community. The median household income of $83,472 is near the national average. Approximately 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Thurston is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $158,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $625 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Thurston is well-educated. 50.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (96.43%).

Thurston, NE offers residents above-average earning potential within Nebraska.

ZIP Codes in Thurston
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68062 364 $83,472 $158,300 $625 0.0% 50.2% 88.9%