68827 ZIP Code — Chapman, NE

Merrick County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68827 is located in Chapman, Nebraska, within Merrick County. It covers approximately 60.05 square miles and serves a population of 666 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 308.

About ZIP code 68827

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($61,500) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 68827 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

666

population

60.05

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68827 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68827

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68827. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Chapman	Acceptable
Chapman	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68854 Marquette (7.7 mi) 68801 Grand Island (8.2 mi) 68865 Phillips (8.6 mi) 68872 Saint Libory (9.3 mi) 68826 Central City (12.5 mi) 68864 Palmer (12.8 mi) 68846 Hordville (14.9 mi) 68818 Aurora (15.7 mi) 68803 Grand Island (16.3 mi) 68843 Hampton (16.8 mi) 68841 Giltner (18.5 mi) 68810 Alda (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	666
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	121

Geography
Land area	60.05 sq mi
Water area	0.98 sq mi
Latitude	41.0317
Longitude	-98.1709
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	308

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.7%	44.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	42.6%	36.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	5.3%	17.8%	22.0%
Over $200k	3.4%	1.5%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

666

Population

People per sq mi

35.9

Median age

$61,500

Median household income

$38,696

Per capita income

Median home value

$630

Median monthly rent

80.1%

Home ownership

5.1%

Poverty rate

1.1%

Unemployment

243

Housing units

17.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	197	29.6%
18 and over	469	70.4%
65 and over	81	12.2%
Median age	35.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.5%

Two or more races 1.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	654	97.5%
Two or more races	11	1.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5	0.7%
Other race	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.7%	44.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	42.6%	36.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	5.3%	17.8%	22.0%
Over $200k	3.4%	1.5%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.7%

$10k–$15k 4.5%

$15k–$25k 5.3%

$25k–$35k 7.3%

$35k–$50k 20.7%

$50k–$75k 11.0%

$75k–$100k 17.9%

$100k–$150k 16.7%

$150k–$200k 2.4%

$200k+ 10.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.7%
$10k–$15k	4.5%
$15k–$25k	5.3%
$25k–$35k	7.3%
$35k–$50k	20.7%
$50k–$75k	11.0%
$75k–$100k	17.9%
$100k–$150k	16.7%
$150k–$200k	2.4%
$200k+	10.6%
Median income	$61,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.1%

$50k–$100k 23.4%

$100k–$150k 20.8%

$150k–$200k 7.6%

$200k–$300k 0.5%

$300k–$500k 8.1%

$500k–$1M 34.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$630
Owner occupied	80.1%
Renter occupied	19.9%
Vacant	15.8%
Single-family detached	94.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.4%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.88

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	19.9%
2000–2009	7.5%
1990–1999	2.4%
1980–1989	3.4%
1970–1979	5.8%
1960–1969	4.1%
1950–1959	9.6%
1940–1949	11.6%
1939 or earlier	35.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	4.8%
2 bedrooms	17.5%
3 bedrooms	42.1%
4 bedrooms	26.7%
5+ bedrooms	7.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.4%
1 vehicle	18.3%
2 vehicles	14.6%
3 or more	66.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	41.5%
Electricity	36.6%
Propane / LP gas	18.7%
Wood	2.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	132	53.7%
Cohabiting couple	14	5.7%
Male householder, no spouse	41	16.7%
Female householder, no spouse	59	24.0%
Households with children under 18	111	45.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	48	19.5%
Average household size	2.71

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.7%	25.7%
Married	52.8%	48.9%
Separated	6.3%	12.7%
Widowed	0.0%	7.1%
Divorced	5.2%	5.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 4.6%

HS graduate 34.4%

Some college, no degree 19.3%

Associate's degree 23.2%

Bachelor's degree 15.6%

Graduate / professional 1.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.1%
Bachelor's or higher	17.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	5.8%
Kindergarten	24	11.7%
Elementary school	34	16.5%
High school	109	52.9%
College / grad school	27	13.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.9%

Professional & management 20.6%

Other services 10.7%

Manufacturing 9.6%

Retail trade 9.6%

Construction 6.0%

Transportation & utilities 5.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.1%

Public administration 3.0%

Agriculture & mining 1.9%

Information 1.6%

Finance & real estate 1.6%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.8%
Service	14.3%
Sales & office	22.0%
Natural resources & construction	17.0%
Production & transportation	9.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.9%
Government	7.4%
Self-employed	12.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.2%
Carpool	6.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.0%
Work from home	4.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.3

Poverty

All people 5.1%

Under 18 years 4.6%

18 and over 5.3%

Married-couple families 1.5%

Female-led households 4.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	23.2%
Retirement income	15.4%
Supplemental Security	7.3%
Cash public assistance	4.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.9%
High blood pressure	34.9%
High cholesterol	33.2%
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	8.3%
Arthritis	26.7%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.7%
Binge drinking	20.8%
No physical activity	22.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.0%
Depression	17.3%
Fair or poor health	12.2%
Poor mental health	11.7%
Poor physical health	9.5%
No health insurance	13.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.9%
Visited dentist	68.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	11.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	35	7.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.2%
Under 18	0.5%
18–64 years	10.8%
65 and over	30.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	86.0%
Public insurance	21.6%
No insurance	7.1%
Uninsured under 19	2.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	635	95.3%
Spanish	6	0.9%
Other Indo-European	6	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	665	99.8%
Born in same state	665	99.8%
Born in different state	574	86.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	78	11.7%
French	49	7.4%
Arab	23	3.5%
English	11	1.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	8	1.2%
Polish	5	0.8%
German	1	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.9%
Internet access	89.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68827

What city is ZIP code 68827 in?

ZIP code 68827 is primarily assigned to Chapman, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68827 in?

ZIP code 68827 falls within Merrick County, Nebraska.

Is ZIP code 68827 mostly owner-occupied?

80% of occupied units in ZIP code 68827 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 68827?

ZIP code 68827 has an estimated population of 666 residents, with a density of 11 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 68827?

The median household income in ZIP code 68827 is $61,500, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 68827 in?

ZIP code 68827 observes the CST timezone.