Thurston County, NE ZIP Codes
8 ZIP codes cover all or part of Thurston County, Nebraska: 68071, 68047, 68733, 68067, 68039, 68020, 68055 and 68062. The Census Bureau counts 6,627 residents in the county, with a median household income of $69,177 and a median home value of $114,600. Median household income ranges from $64,479 in 68733 to $87,375 in 68047. Its largest communities include Pender, Winnebago, Emerson, Walthill and Macy.
Thurston County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 6,627 |
| Households | 1,990 |
| Median household income | $69,177 |
| Median home value | $114,600 |
| Median age | 29.2 |
| Median rent | $699 |
All 8 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 8,441 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 2,776 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $64,479 (68733) to $87,375 (68047) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $73,807 |
| Homeowners | 65.4% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 35.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 8.5% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 2 routes, 286 homes (2 of 8 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Thurston County: 68047 ($87,375)
- Most residents: 68071 (2,159 people)
- Highest homeownership: 68047 (79.6% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 68067 (46.9% of households)
- Most new movers: 68067 (13.7% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 68067 (23.9 years)
- Highest median home value: 68047 ($217,000)
Every ZIP code in Thurston County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68071 | Winnebago | 2,159 | 600 | $67,632 | $87,400 | 42.7% | 44.7% | 5.4% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 68047 | Pender | 2,094 | 715 | $87,375 | $217,000 | 79.6% | 35.2% | 8.7% | — | — | 56% of its land |
| 68733 | Emerson | 1,101 | 439 | $64,479 | $132,600 | 72.7% | 24.4% | 8.8% | — | — | 42% of its land |
| 68067 | Walthill | 1,068 | 286 | $67,159 | $54,600 | 66.4% | 46.9% | 13.7% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 68039 | Macy | 793 | 205 | $46,313 | $55,900 | 26.3% | 49.8% | 17.1% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 68020 | Decatur | 644 | 323 | $48,750 | $120,300 | 78.6% | 15.5% | 1.6% | 1 | 214 | 14% of its land |
| 68055 | Rosalie | 315 | 101 | $62,292 | $48,900 | 83.2% | 37.6% | 6.4% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 68062 | Thurston | 267 | 107 | $72,292 | $131,300 | 82.2% | 32.7% | 2.3% | 1 | 73 | 100% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Thurston County when at least 10% of its land is in the county, when it holds at least 10% of the county's land, or when the county is its main county. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, including parts that cross the county line; the Census county figures above do not.
Cities and communities
- Pender — 1,379 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Winnebago — 1,058 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Emerson — 885 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Walthill — 812 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Macy — 637 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Rosalie — 247 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Thurston — 100 residents · 1 ZIP code
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Thurston County, NE?
- 68071, 68047, 68733, 68067, 68039, 68020, 68055 and 68062. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Thurston County?
- 6,627 residents in 1,990 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Thurston County?
- $69,177 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $64,479 (68733) to $87,375 (68047).
- Which Thurston County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 68047, at $87,375, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Thurston County?
- For the 2 of 8 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 2 carrier routes reaching 286 residential and 1 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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