68327 ZIP Code — Chester, NE

Thayer County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68327 is located in Chester, Nebraska, within Thayer County. It covers approximately 48.05 square miles and serves a population of 341 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68327

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $80,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 10 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 68327 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

341

population

48.05

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68327 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68327

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68327. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Chester	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68325 Byron (6.8 mi) 68340 Deshler (8.2 mi) 66959 Munden (8.7 mi) 68370 Hebron (9.4 mi) 66960 Narka (12.4 mi) 68974 Ruskin (14.6 mi) 66964 Republic (14.9 mi) 66935 Belleville (16.1 mi) 68326 Carleton (16.2 mi) 68943 Hardy (16.7 mi) 66955 Mahaska (17.7 mi) 68303 Alexandria (18 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	341
Population density	7 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	169

Geography
Land area	48.05 sq mi
Water area	0.10 sq mi
Latitude	40.0602
Longitude	-97.6188
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	402

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.5%	44.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	23.3%	39.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	14.2%	12.1%	22.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.0%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

341

Population

People per sq mi

57.3

Median age

Median household income

$27,716

Per capita income

$80,000

Median home value

$835

Median monthly rent

86.4%

Home ownership

6.5%

Poverty rate

0.5%

Unemployment

173

Housing units

12.0%

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	56	16.4%
18 and over	285	83.6%
65 and over	63	18.5%
Median age	57.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.4%

Two or more races 2.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	329	95.4%
Two or more races	9	2.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4	1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.5%	44.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	23.3%	39.1%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	14.2%	12.1%	22.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.0%	5.2%

Under $10k 1.8%

$15k–$25k 43.2%

$25k–$35k 7.1%

$35k–$50k 4.1%

$50k–$75k 18.9%

$75k–$100k 9.5%

$100k–$150k 14.2%

$200k+ 1.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.8%
$15k–$25k	43.2%
$25k–$35k	7.1%
$35k–$50k	4.1%
$50k–$75k	18.9%
$75k–$100k	9.5%
$100k–$150k	14.2%
$200k+	1.2%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 31.5%

$50k–$100k 21.2%

$100k–$150k 37.0%

$150k–$200k 1.4%

$200k–$300k 4.1%

$300k–$500k 1.4%

$500k–$1M 3.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$80,000
Median rent / month	$835
Owner occupied	86.4%
Renter occupied	13.6%
Vacant	13.8%
Single-family detached	99.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	1.95

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	7.7%
1980–1989	2.0%
1970–1979	26.5%
1960–1969	5.1%
1950–1959	12.8%
1940–1949	5.6%
1939 or earlier	40.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	26.0%
2 bedrooms	18.9%
3 bedrooms	34.7%
4 bedrooms	11.2%
5+ bedrooms	9.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.2%
1 vehicle	48.5%
2 vehicles	29.6%
3 or more	20.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	71.6%
Electricity	17.2%
Propane / LP gas	7.1%
Wood	1.8%
No fuel used	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	55	32.5%
Cohabiting couple	5	3.0%
Male householder, no spouse	75	44.4%
Female householder, no spouse	34	20.1%
Households with children under 18	22	13.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	54	32.0%
Average household size	2.02

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	14.3%	6.8%
Married	66.9%	42.9%
Separated	0.0%	18.0%
Widowed	0.0%	14.3%
Divorced	18.8%	18.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 2.9%

HS graduate 20.1%

Some college, no degree 51.8%

Associate's degree 12.4%

Bachelor's degree 10.2%

Graduate / professional 1.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.4%
Bachelor's or higher	12.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	19	47.5%
Kindergarten	2	5.0%
Elementary school	13	32.5%
High school	2	5.0%
College / grad school	4	10.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 36.7%

Education & healthcare 14.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.9%

Construction 12.4%

Wholesale trade 7.1%

Transportation & utilities 4.3%

Public administration 3.3%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Manufacturing 1.9%

Other services 1.9%

Retail trade 1.4%

Professional & management 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.5%
Service	21.9%
Sales & office	11.4%
Natural resources & construction	38.1%
Production & transportation	8.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.2%
Government	13.8%
Self-employed	10.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.0%
Carpool	5.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.9%
Work from home	1.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	10.4

Poverty

All people 6.5%

Under 18 years 5.4%

18 and over 6.7%

Married-couple families 9.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	24.3%
Retirement income	17.8%
Supplemental Security	13.6%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.6%
High blood pressure	40.8%
High cholesterol	36.0%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	8.1%
Arthritis	31.8%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	9.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.5%
Binge drinking	17.7%
No physical activity	25.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.4%
Depression	16.2%
Fair or poor health	13.4%
Poor mental health	10.6%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	12.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.5%
Visited dentist	64.7%
Cholesterol screening	91.3%
Teeth loss	12.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	16	5.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	8.6%
65 and over	58.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.6%
Public insurance	25.8%
No insurance	19.1%
Uninsured under 19	7.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	318	93.3%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	339	99.4%
Born in same state	338	99.1%
Born in different state	221	64.8%
Foreign born	1	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.6%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	59	17.3%
French	59	17.3%
English	22	6.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	10	2.9%
Dutch	5	1.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.6%
Internet access	92.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68327

What city is ZIP code 68327 in?

ZIP code 68327 is primarily assigned to Chester, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68327 in?

ZIP code 68327 falls within Thayer County, Nebraska.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 68327?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 68327 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 68327 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68327?

The median home value in ZIP code 68327 is $80,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 68327?

ZIP code 68327 has an estimated population of 341 residents, with a density of 7 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 68327 in?

ZIP code 68327 observes the CST timezone.