Chambers, NE · standard

ZIP Code 68725

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

501
1/sq mi
$54,583
Median income
$119,700
Median home value
29.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

20th pct
household income, US ZIPs
16th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68725 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 68725 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 417.5 square miles in Chambers, Holt County, Nebraska. The area is home to 501 residents, producing a population density of 1 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 68725 against Nebraska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 68725 sits at $54,583 (29% below the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $32,272. The poverty rate stands at 11.2% and the unemployment rate at 0.3%. On housing, the median home value is $119,700 (36% below the state average) with median rent at $800 per month, and 85.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 68725 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.4, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 68725 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 →

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 68725, Chambers, 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

501

Population

417.5

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68725?

30.4

Median Age

58.7%

Male

41.3%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 96.9%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

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?

$54,583

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$32,272

Per Capita Income

11.2%

Poverty Rate

0.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 68725 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,583 20th percentile higher than 20% 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 63.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.1%

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

What does housing look like?

326

Total Housing Units

261

Occupied Units

65

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.1%
Renter 14.9%

$119,700

Median Home Value

-36% vs state

$800

Median Rent

1965

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 12 business establishments in ZIP 68725, employing approximately 65 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,818,000.

12

Businesses

65

Employees

$2.8M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 3 25.0%

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 68725 in?
ZIP code 68725 (Chambers) is located in Holt County, Nebraska. Holt County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/holt-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68725?
ZIP code 68725 in Chambers, NE has a population of 501 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68725?
The median household income in ZIP 68725 is $54,583, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68725?
The median home value in ZIP 68725 is $119,700, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68725?
The largest racial group in ZIP 68725 is White at 96.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68725?
ZIP code 68725 has 12 business establishments employing approximately 65 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68725?
In ZIP code 68725, 63.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.1% 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 68725?
In ZIP code 68725, approximately 85.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68725?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68725 is 11.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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