Thayer County, NE ZIP Codes
Nebraska (NE) · 12 ZIP codes · 12 cities
12
ZIP codes
4,913
population (2021)
-6.0%
pop change since 2010
31169
FIPS code
Thayer County ZIP code map
About Thayer County
Thayer County is located in Nebraska and contains 12 ZIP codes across 12 cities and communities.
The county's population was 4,913 as of 2021,
a decrease of
6% from 5,228 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Thayer County is 31169.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 4,913 |
| 2010 population | 5,228 |
| Change | -6.0% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Nebraska |
| FIPS code | 31169 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Thayer County
Alexandria
Belvidere
Bruning
Byron
Carleton
Chester
Davenport
Deshler
Gilead
Hebron
Hubbell
Reynolds
ZIP codes for Thayer County, NE (12)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68303 | Alexandria | Thayer | View map |
| 68315 | Belvidere | Thayer | View map |
| 68322 | Bruning | Thayer | View map |
| 68325 | Byron | Thayer | View map |
| 68326 | Carleton | Thayer | View map |
| 68327 | Chester | Thayer | View map |
| 68335 | Davenport | Thayer | View map |
| 68340 | Deshler | Thayer | View map |
| 68362 | Gilead | Thayer | View map |
| 68370 | Hebron | Thayer | View map |
| 68375 | Hubbell | Thayer | View map |
| 68429 | Reynolds | Thayer | View map |
Demographics & statistics
4,648
Population
45.6
Median age
$60,330
Median household income
$32,276
Per capita income
$74,567
Median home value
$378
Median monthly rent
79.8%
Home ownership
11.9%
Poverty rate
2.2%
Unemployment
1,864
Housing units
21.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
139
Under 5
121
190
5–9
166
133
10–14
116
142
15–19
123
174
20–24
151
241
25–34
210
227
35–44
197
278
45–54
242
155
55–59
134
198
60–64
172
337
65–74
293
153
75–84
134
119
85+
103
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,054 | 20.4% |
| 18 and over | 3,594 | 79.6% |
| 65 and over | 1,139 | 21.9% |
| Median age | 45.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
92.7%
Two or more races
4.2%
Hispanic or Latino
2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Black or African American
0.2%
Other race
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,412 | 92.7% |
| Two or more races | 199 | 4.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 114 | 2.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 17 | 0.4% |
| Black or African American | 11 | 0.2% |
| Other race | 8 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
6.5%
$10k–$15k
2.8%
$15k–$25k
13.4%
$25k–$35k
7.0%
$35k–$50k
9.5%
$50k–$75k
21.0%
$75k–$100k
19.5%
$100k–$150k
14.3%
$150k–$200k
3.3%
$200k+
2.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 13.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 19.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.3% |
| $200k+ | 2.9% |
| Median income | $60,330 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
35.2%
$50k–$100k
26.0%
$100k–$150k
14.7%
$150k–$200k
6.7%
$200k–$300k
9.8%
$300k–$500k
4.1%
$500k–$1M
3.3%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $74,567 |
| Median rent / month | $378 |
| Owner occupied | 79.8% |
| Renter occupied | 20.2% |
| Vacant | 25.4% |
| Single-family detached | 94.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.7% |
| Mobile homes | 2.9% |
| Median rooms | 6.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.36 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 50.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 40.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 20.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 8.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.2% |
| 3 or more | 40.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 34.6% |
| Electricity | 33.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 25.9% |
| Fuel oil | 0.3% |
| Wood | 3.6% |
| No fuel used | 0.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 983 | 53.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 142 | 7.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 349 | 20.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 409 | 18.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 477 | 23.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 722 | 35.2% |
| Average household size | 2.45 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 25.9% | 15.6% |
| Married | 58.8% | 60.7% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 9.9% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 10.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.7%
Some HS, no diploma
3.0%
HS graduate
31.7%
Some college, no degree
28.2%
Associate's degree
13.9%
Bachelor's degree
15.1%
Graduate / professional
6.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 21.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 127 | 16.2% |
| Kindergarten | 42 | 3.7% |
| Elementary school | 481 | 40.7% |
| High school | 202 | 18.0% |
| College / grad school | 181 | 21.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
26.1%
Education & healthcare
24.9%
Manufacturing
9.6%
Retail trade
7.6%
Construction
6.7%
Finance & real estate
6.3%
Transportation & utilities
4.3%
Public administration
4.1%
Other services
3.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.9%
Professional & management
2.1%
Wholesale trade
1.9%
Information
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.0% |
| Service | 15.5% |
| Sales & office | 14.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 21.3% |
| Production & transportation | 15.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 70.7% |
| Government | 14.2% |
| Self-employed | 14.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 86.2% |
| Carpool | 5.1% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 4.2% |
| Other means | 0.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 17.2 |
Poverty
All people
11.9%
Under 18 years
11.7%
18 and over
12.5%
Married-couple families
11.9%
Female-led households
19.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 35.3% |
| Retirement income | 15.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 39.8% |
| High cholesterol | 36.8% |
| Heart disease | 8.4% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Asthma | 8.0% |
| Arthritis | 30.8% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.3% |
| Cancer | 9.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 18.0% |
| No physical activity | 24.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 27.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.0% |
| Poor mental health | 10.5% |
| Poor physical health | 10.0% |
| No health insurance | 12.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.0% |
| Visited dentist | 65.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.9% |
| Teeth loss | 12.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 262 | 7.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.3% |
| Under 18 | 0.8% |
| 18–64 years | 8.6% |
| 65 and over | 38.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 73.0% |
| Public insurance | 37.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 4,388 | 93.9% |
| Spanish | 11 | 0.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 10 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 1 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 4,630 | 99.6% |
| Born in same state | 4,620 | 99.5% |
| Born in different state | 3,565 | 76.8% |
| Foreign born | 10 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 18 | 0.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 12 | 27.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 432 | 9.3% |
| Italian | 365 | 7.9% |
| English | 112 | 2.4% |
| Arab | 106 | 2.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 100 | 2.2% |
| Polish | 78 | 1.7% |
| German | 10 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.5% |
| Internet access | 89.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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