69166 ZIP Code — Thedford, NE

Thomas County, Nebraska

ZIP code 69166 is located in Thedford, Nebraska, within Thomas County. It covers approximately 752.23 square miles and serves a population of 629 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 308.

About ZIP code 69166

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $115,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 58%.

Median household income is $70,038. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 14 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

629

population

752.23

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

69166 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 69166

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 69166. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Thedford	Acceptable
Thedford	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

69142 Halsey (9.6 mi) 69161 Seneca (13.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	629
Population density	1 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	171

Geography
Land area	752.23 sq mi
Water area	2.39 sq mi
Latitude	41.9133
Longitude	-100.5482
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	308

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.7%	45.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	29.5%	29.9%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	22.7%	21.6%	22.0%
Over $200k	3.1%	2.7%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

629

Population

People per sq mi

45.6

Median age

$70,038

Median household income

$36,356

Per capita income

$115,400

Median home value

$715

Median monthly rent

57.8%

Home ownership

7.3%

Poverty rate

0.8%

Unemployment

221

Housing units

27.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	119	18.9%
18 and over	510	81.1%
65 and over	182	28.9%
Median age	45.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.5%

Two or more races 10%

Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

Black or African American 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	556	85.5%
Two or more races	65	10%
Hispanic or Latino	21	3.2%
Black or African American	8	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.7%	45.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	29.5%	29.9%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	22.7%	21.6%	22.0%
Over $200k	3.1%	2.7%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.0%

$10k–$15k 2.7%

$15k–$25k 2.3%

$25k–$35k 9.3%

$35k–$50k 15.0%

$50k–$75k 28.6%

$75k–$100k 14.3%

$100k–$150k 13.6%

$150k–$200k 1.7%

$200k+ 8.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.0%
$10k–$15k	2.7%
$15k–$25k	2.3%
$25k–$35k	9.3%
$35k–$50k	15.0%
$50k–$75k	28.6%
$75k–$100k	14.3%
$100k–$150k	13.6%
$150k–$200k	1.7%
$200k+	8.6%
Median income	$70,038

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.9%

$50k–$100k 38.5%

$100k–$150k 13.8%

$150k–$200k 10.9%

$200k–$300k 19.0%

$300k–$500k 6.9%

$500k–$1M 1.1%

$1M+ 2.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$115,400
Median rent / month	$715
Owner occupied	57.8%
Renter occupied	42.2%
Vacant	13.5%
Single-family detached	94.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.5%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	1.76

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.6%
2000–2009	7.5%
1990–1999	11.8%
1980–1989	11.5%
1970–1979	10.6%
1960–1969	2.9%
1950–1959	12.9%
1940–1949	8.3%
1939 or earlier	27.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.2%
2 bedrooms	34.2%
3 bedrooms	42.8%
4 bedrooms	17.2%
5+ bedrooms	2.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.7%
1 vehicle	8.0%
2 vehicles	38.2%
3 or more	51.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.3%
Electricity	23.6%
Propane / LP gas	58.8%
Wood	4.7%
No fuel used	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	208	69.1%
Cohabiting couple	25	8.3%
Male householder, no spouse	13	4.3%
Female householder, no spouse	55	18.3%
Households with children under 18	48	15.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	106	35.2%
Average household size	2.09

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	7.5%	25.3%
Married	88.0%	63.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	9.3%
Divorced	4.6%	2.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.6%

Some HS, no diploma 8.1%

HS graduate 21.4%

Some college, no degree 18.2%

Associate's degree 22.0%

Bachelor's degree 23.0%

Graduate / professional 4.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.3%
Bachelor's or higher	27.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	15	12.2%
Kindergarten	2	1.6%
Elementary school	62	50.4%
High school	26	21.1%
College / grad school	18	14.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 36.1%

Education & healthcare 23.6%

Transportation & utilities 15.6%

Finance & real estate 6.8%

Other services 4.8%

Professional & management 4.3%

Manufacturing 3.1%

Construction 1.7%

Retail trade 1.7%

Public administration 1.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	53.7%
Service	13.1%
Sales & office	7.4%
Natural resources & construction	18.5%
Production & transportation	7.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.6%
Government	17.3%
Self-employed	17.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	61.0%
Carpool	6.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	19.9%
Work from home	12.2%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	14.2

Poverty

All people 7.3%

Under 18 years 5.0%

18 and over 7.8%

Married-couple families 2.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.5%
Retirement income	13.0%
Supplemental Security	4.3%
Cash public assistance	3.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.1%
High blood pressure	34.1%
High cholesterol	35.8%
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	7.9%
Arthritis	26.9%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	6.1%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.1%
Binge drinking	20.1%
No physical activity	21.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.3%
Depression	15.9%
Fair or poor health	11.1%
Poor mental health	10.6%
Poor physical health	8.9%
No health insurance	11.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.0%
Visited dentist	67.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	10.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	15	2.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	5.2%
65 and over	25.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.9%
Public insurance	38.3%
No insurance	17.2%
Uninsured under 19	48.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	594	94.4%
Spanish	21	3.5%
Other Indo-European	21	3.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	618	98.3%
Born in same state	618	98.3%
Born in different state	477	75.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	11	1.7%
Not a US citizen	11	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	98	15.6%
Italian	80	12.7%
French	62	9.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	11	1.7%
English	10	1.6%
Dutch	8	1.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.9%
Internet access	96.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 69166

What city is ZIP code 69166 in?

ZIP code 69166 is primarily assigned to Thedford, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 69166 in?

ZIP code 69166 falls within Thomas County, Nebraska.

Does ZIP code 69166 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 69166 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 69166 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 69166 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 69166?

The median home value in ZIP code 69166 is $115,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 69166?

ZIP code 69166 has an estimated population of 629 residents, with a density of 1 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 69166 in?

ZIP code 69166 observes the CST timezone.