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Thayer County, NE
11 cities and towns and 9 ZIP codes in Thayer County, Nebraska.
Population
4,901
Land area
574sq mi
People per sq mi
9
ZIP codes
9
Cities and towns in Thayer County
Thayer County at a glance
- Thayer County is 67% less dense than Nebraska as a whole.
- The median household income is $66,213, 13% below the Nebraska median of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $122,800 (49% below Nebraska) and median rent is $766 a month.
- Its largest cities are Hebron (1,577), Deshler (729) and Bruning (259).
Local data for Thayer County, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Thayer County, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,213
Poverty rate
9.0%
Median home value
$122,800
Median rent
$766/mo
Homeownership
77.5%
Bachelor's or higher
23.8%
Median age
46.0
Average commute
16.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,381), Irish Americans (535), Mexican Americans (132).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.0%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,193
2,208 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,092
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$61.7M
FY 2026, $12,266 per person
PPP loans
$19.2M
644 loans, 1,908 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$26.3K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Thayer County, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.7%
- Carpooled7.8%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked2.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home5.2%
Average one-way commute: 16.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Thayer County, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
673
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
17
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 15°F
31.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Thayer County, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.0%
U.S. 33.3% +6.7 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Thayer County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Thayer County, NE?
- Hebron is the largest city or town in Thayer County, with about 1,577 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Thayer County?
- Thayer County includes 9 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 68303, 68315, 68322, 68325, 68326.
- What is the population of Thayer County, NE?
- About 4,901 people live in Thayer County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Thayer County?
- Thayer County borders Saline County, Jefferson County, Fillmore County, Washington County, KS, Republic County, KS, Nuckolls County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023