Thedford, NE · standard

ZIP Code 69166

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

600
0/sq mi
$58,929
Median income
$117,000
Median home value
29.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Thedford pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

27th pct
household income, US ZIPs
15th pct
home value, US ZIPs
0
people per sq mi
64%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 69166 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 69166 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2000.0 square miles in Thedford, Thomas County, Nebraska. The area is home to 600 residents, producing a population density of 0 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 69166 against Nebraska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 69166 sits at $58,929 (23% below the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $33,656. The poverty rate stands at 11.4% and the unemployment rate at 1.2%. On housing, the median home value is $117,000 (37% below the state average) with median rent at $850 per month, and 63.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 69166 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.5, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 69166 sits relative to Nebraska and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 69166

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 69166.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 69166, Thedford, NE · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

600

Population

2000.0

Area (sq mi)

0

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 69166?

45.5

Median Age

42.1%

Male

57.9%

Female

2.8%

Foreign-Born

White 90.0%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%

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?

$58,929

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$33,656

Per Capita Income

11.4%

Poverty Rate

1.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 69166 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$58,929 27th percentile higher than 27% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 58.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.8%

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

What does housing look like?

331

Total Housing Units

294

Occupied Units

37

Vacant Units

2.05

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.6%
Renter 36.4%

$117,000

Median Home Value

-37% vs state

$850

Median Rent

1973

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 23 business establishments in ZIP 69166, employing approximately 152 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,609,000.

23

Businesses

152

Employees

$8.6M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 5 21.7%
Retail trade 4 17.4%
Accommodation and food services 3 13.0%

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 69166 in?
ZIP code 69166 (Thedford) is located in Thomas County, Nebraska. Thomas County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/thomas-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 69166?
ZIP code 69166 in Thedford, NE has a population of 600 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 69166?
The median household income in ZIP 69166 is $58,929, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 69166?
The median home value in ZIP 69166 is $117,000, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 69166?
The largest racial group in ZIP 69166 is White at 90.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 69166?
ZIP code 69166 has 23 business establishments employing approximately 152 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 69166?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 69166 are: Other services (except public administration) (5), Retail trade (4), Accommodation and food services (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 69166?
In ZIP code 69166, 58.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 69166?
In ZIP code 69166, approximately 63.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 69166?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 69166 is 11.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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