City

Tilden, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Madison County  ·  Nebraska

👥1,388Population
💰$63,375Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂49.2Median Age
🏠$153,400Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓38.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.3%Unemployment▼ 73% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.3% Female 46.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.8%Hispanic: 6%Black: 2.7%Asian: 0.4%Other: 0.5%Race
White88.8%
Hispanic6.0%
Black2.7%
Asian0.4%
Other0.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
16%
18–24
5%
25–44
17%
45–64
22%
65+
18%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.35
Below Poverty10.5% ≈ Avg
College Grads38.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.3% ▼ 73% below avg
No HS Diploma15 (1.6%)
HS Graduate321 (33.8%)
Some College93 (9.8%)
Associates157 (16.5%)
Bachelors139 (14.6%)
Graduate Degree225 (23.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 33.8%Some College: 9.8%Associates: 16.5%Bachelors: 14.6%Graduate: 23.7%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad33.8%
Some College9.8%
Associates16.5%
Bachelors14.6%
Graduate23.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.2%Renter: 18.8%Tenure
Owner81.2%
Renter18.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
24%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,375 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$153,400 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$626/mo
Total Housing Units610
Vacant Units19

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
29%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
47%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
63%
About Tilden, NE

Tilden is a city in Nebraska, located in Madison County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,388 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.2 years.

Economically, Tilden is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,375 is below the national average. Approximately 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Tilden is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $153,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $626 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Tilden is moderately educated. 38.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (88.76%).

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

ZIP Codes in Tilden
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68781 1,388 $63,375 $153,400 $626 1.3% 38.3% 81.2%