Thomas County, NE ZIP Codes
Nebraska (NE) · 3 ZIP codes · 3 cities
3
ZIP codes
673
population (2021)
+4.0%
pop change since 2010
31171
FIPS code
Thomas County ZIP code map
About Thomas County
Thomas County is located in Nebraska and contains 3 ZIP codes across 3 cities and communities.
The county's population was 673 as of 2021,
an increase of
4% from 647 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Thomas County is 31171.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 673 |
| 2010 population | 647 |
| Change | +4.0% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Nebraska |
| FIPS code | 31171 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Thomas County
ZIP codes for Thomas County, NE (3)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69142 | Halsey | Thomas | View map |
| 69161 | Seneca | Thomas | View map |
| 69166 | Thedford | Thomas | View map |
Demographics & statistics
804
Population
45.1
Median age
$59,178
Median household income
$37,179
Per capita income
$191,867
Median home value
$374
Median monthly rent
63.4%
Home ownership
8.8%
Poverty rate
0.3%
Unemployment
328
Housing units
23.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
21
Under 5
22
18
5–9
20
25
10–14
28
13
15–19
14
5
20–24
6
91
25–34
98
17
35–44
18
39
45–54
42
8
55–59
8
41
60–64
45
75
65–74
81
32
75–84
35
1
85+
1
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 161 | 18.3% |
| 18 and over | 643 | 81.7% |
| 65 and over | 225 | 32.6% |
| Median age | 45.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
87.9%
Two or more races
7.9%
Hispanic or Latino
2.5%
Black or African American
1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 725 | 87.9% |
| Two or more races | 65 | 7.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 | 2.5% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 6 | 0.7% |
Household income
Under $10k
6.0%
$10k–$15k
1.7%
$15k–$25k
3.1%
$25k–$35k
10.1%
$35k–$50k
22.1%
$50k–$75k
20.4%
$75k–$100k
6.3%
$100k–$150k
20.1%
$150k–$200k
6.0%
$200k+
4.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 22.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 6.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.0% |
| $200k+ | 4.4% |
| Median income | $59,178 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
17.4%
$50k–$100k
12.8%
$100k–$150k
12.8%
$150k–$200k
13.2%
$200k–$300k
14.7%
$300k–$500k
18.0%
$500k–$1M
2.2%
$1M+
8.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $191,867 |
| Median rent / month | $374 |
| Owner occupied | 63.4% |
| Renter occupied | 36.6% |
| Vacant | 27.2% |
| Single-family detached | 88.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 9.2% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.20 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 3.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 17.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 17.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 35.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 33.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 43.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 18.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.0% |
| 3 or more | 45.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 2.8% |
| Electricity | 14.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 70.8% |
| Wood | 10.9% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 253 | 57.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 25 | 2.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 32 | 16.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 77 | 23.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 62 | 16.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 143 | 40.4% |
| Average household size | 2.05 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 26.3% | 11.4% |
| Married | 72.2% | 65.6% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 19.3% |
| Divorced | 1.5% | 3.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.1%
Some HS, no diploma
4.6%
HS graduate
20.3%
Some college, no degree
38.6%
Associate's degree
10.6%
Bachelor's degree
19.6%
Graduate / professional
4.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 15 | 4.1% |
| Kindergarten | 2 | 0.5% |
| Elementary school | 79 | 37.8% |
| High school | 33 | 15.7% |
| College / grad school | 21 | 8.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
56.5%
Education & healthcare
13.3%
Transportation & utilities
8.2%
Finance & real estate
6.7%
Retail trade
5.0%
Manufacturing
3.9%
Public administration
2.4%
Other services
1.6%
Professional & management
1.4%
Construction
0.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 38.5% |
| Service | 11.8% |
| Sales & office | 9.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 34.5% |
| Production & transportation | 5.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 52.5% |
| Government | 21.0% |
| Self-employed | 12.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 14.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 59.5% |
| Carpool | 4.1% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 10.6% |
| Other means | 0.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.2 |
Poverty
All people
8.8%
Under 18 years
1.7%
18 and over
8.9%
Married-couple families
11.9%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 45.0% |
| Retirement income | 16.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 35.2% |
| High cholesterol | 36.3% |
| Heart disease | 7.4% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 7.9% |
| Arthritis | 28.3% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.3% |
| Cancer | 8.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 19.4% |
| No physical activity | 22.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 27.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.4% |
| Poor mental health | 10.3% |
| Poor physical health | 9.1% |
| No health insurance | 11.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.1% |
| Visited dentist | 68.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.5% |
| Teeth loss | 10.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 24 | 6.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 6.6% |
| 65 and over | 26.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 66.8% |
| Public insurance | 45.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 16.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 761 | 95.9% |
| Spanish | 21 | 1.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 21 | 1.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 793 | 99.4% |
| Born in same state | 793 | 99.4% |
| Born in different state | 612 | 77.9% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 11 | 0.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 11 | 33.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 118 | 14.7% |
| Arab | 102 | 12.7% |
| French | 71 | 8.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 26 | 3.2% |
| English | 10 | 1.2% |
| Dutch | 8 | 1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 52.9% |
| Internet access | 82.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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