Chester, NE · standard

ZIP Code 68327

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

299
4/sq mi
$55,750
Median income
$125,900
Median home value
21.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Chester pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

22th pct
household income, US ZIPs
19th pct
home value, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68327 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 68327 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 83.1 square miles in Chester, Thayer County, Nebraska. The area is home to 299 residents, producing a population density of 4 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 68327 against Nebraska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 68327 sits at $55,750 (27% below the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $29,729. The poverty rate stands at 7.8% and the unemployment rate at 0.9%. On housing, the median home value is $125,900 (33% below the state average) with median rent at $814 per month, and 76.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 68327 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Thayer County, so you can benchmark 68327 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 →

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 68327, Chester, 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

299

Population

83.1

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68327?

39.0

Median Age

43.3%

Male

56.7%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 95.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

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?

$55,750

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$29,729

Per Capita Income

7.8%

Poverty Rate

0.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 68327 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,750 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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 46.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.8%

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

What does housing look like?

201

Total Housing Units

175

Occupied Units

26

Vacant Units

2.19

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.0%
Renter 24.0%

$125,900

Median Home Value

-33% vs state

$814

Median Rent

1948

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 11 business establishments in ZIP 68327, employing approximately 30 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,401,000.

11

Businesses

30

Employees

$1.4M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 4 36.4%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 68327 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 68327 ranks #3 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 68327 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 68327 ranks #4 of 5 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
68325 Byron, NE 232 7.4 mi
68370 Hebron, NE 2,075 8.5 mi
66959 Munden, KS 203 8.1 mi
68340 Deshler, NE 992 9.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 68327 in?
ZIP code 68327 (Chester) is located in Thayer County, Nebraska. Thayer County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/thayer-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68327?
ZIP code 68327 in Chester, NE has a population of 299 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68327?
The median household income in ZIP 68327 is $55,750, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68327?
The median home value in ZIP 68327 is $125,900, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68327?
The largest racial group in ZIP 68327 is White at 95.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68327?
ZIP code 68327 has 11 business establishments employing approximately 30 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68327?
In ZIP code 68327, 46.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.8% 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 68327?
In ZIP code 68327, approximately 76.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68327?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68327 is 7.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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