PlainZIP

Tilden, NE · standard

ZIP Code 68781

Madison County, Nebraska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,407
5/sq mi
$67,212
Median income
$171,700
Median home value
22.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Tilden pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

42th pct
household income, US ZIPs
35th pct
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68781 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 68781 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Tilden, Madison County, Nebraska, home to just 1,407 residents across 299.4 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 68781 reports a modest median household income of $67,212 (12% below the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $38,289. The poverty rate stands at 9.9% and the unemployment rate at 0.8%. Median home value sits at $171,700 (8% below the state average), median rent at $691 a month, and owner-occupancy at 82.1%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.2, and the average commute is 18 minutes. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 5 more sharing Madison County, letting you compare 68781 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 68781

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tilden, NE

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68781.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 68781, Tilden, NE · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,407

Population

299.4

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68781?

48.2

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 95.4%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$67,212

Median Household Income

-12% vs state

$38,289

Per Capita Income

9.9%

Poverty Rate

0.8%

Unemployment Rate

18.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 68781 ranks nationally

Tilden, NE household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$67,212 42nd percentile higher than 42% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

599

Total Housing Units

571

Occupied Units

28

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.1%
Renter 17.9%

$171,700

Median Home Value

-8% vs state

$691

Median Rent

1963

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 35 business establishments in ZIP 68781, employing approximately 248 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,405,000.

35

Businesses

248

Employees

$12.4M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 9 25.7%
Retail trade 4 11.4%
Health care and social assistance 4 11.4%
Finance and insurance 3 8.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 8.6%
Other services (except public administration) 3 8.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 68781 vs 68761 →

ZIP 68781 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 68781 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 68781 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 68781 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
68761 Oakdale, NE 434 5.5 mi
68752 Meadow Grove, NE 789 6.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Madison County

68701 standard
Norfolk, NE
Pop: 30,670
68748 standard
Madison, NE
Pop: 3,260
68715 standard
Battle Creek, NE
Pop: 1,446
68758 standard
Newman Grove, NE
Pop: 1,164
68752 standard
Meadow Grove, NE
Pop: 789

Related Areas

Madison County Tilden, NE Nebraska

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 68781 in? ▼
ZIP code 68781 (Tilden) is located in Madison County, Nebraska. Madison County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/madison-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68781? ▼
ZIP code 68781 in Tilden, NE has a population of 1,407 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68781? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 68781 is $67,212, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68781? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 68781 is $171,700, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68781? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 68781 is White at 95.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68781? ▼
ZIP code 68781 has 35 business establishments employing approximately 248 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68781? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68781 are: Construction (9), Retail trade (4), Health care and social assistance (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68781? ▼
In ZIP code 68781, 55.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 68781? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 68781 is 18.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 68781? ▼
In ZIP code 68781, approximately 82.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68781? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68781 is 9.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.