68343 ZIP Code — Dorchester, NE

Saline County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68343 is located in Dorchester, Nebraska, within Saline County. It covers approximately 89.72 square miles and serves a population of 906 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68343

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 $144,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $59,662. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 68343 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

906

population

89.72

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68343 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68343

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68343. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dorchester	Acceptable
Dorchester	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68333 Crete (7.1 mi) 68359 Friend (8 mi) 68405 Milford (10.1 mi) 68465 Wilber (11.7 mi) 68313 Beaver Crossing (13 mi) 68464 Western (14.1 mi) 68339 Denton (15 mi) 68423 Pleasant Dale (15.3 mi) 68368 Hallam (16 mi) 68445 Swanton (16.1 mi) 68351 Exeter (16.9 mi) 68532 Lincoln (17.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	906
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	151

Geography
Land area	89.72 sq mi
Water area	0.39 sq mi
Latitude	40.6332
Longitude	-97.1032
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	40.5%	44.6%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	31.6%	31.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	25.7%	20.1%	22.0%
Over $200k	2.1%	4.0%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

906

Population

People per sq mi

51.8

Median age

$59,662

Median household income

$37,841

Per capita income

$144,600

Median home value

$540

Median monthly rent

77.6%

Home ownership

9.7%

Poverty rate

1.0%

Unemployment

391

Housing units

14.5%

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	164	18.1%
18 and over	742	81.9%
65 and over	224	24.7%
Median age	51.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79.5%

Hispanic or Latino 9.1%

Two or more races 5.9%

Other race 4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%

Asian 0.4%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	793	79.5%
Hispanic or Latino	91	9.1%
Two or more races	59	5.9%
Other race	40	4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	8	0.8%
Asian	4	0.4%
Black or African American	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.5%	44.6%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	31.6%	31.3%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	25.7%	20.1%	22.0%
Over $200k	2.1%	4.0%	5.2%

Under $10k 2.1%

$10k–$15k 3.5%

$15k–$25k 6.1%

$25k–$35k 4.7%

$35k–$50k 24.3%

$50k–$75k 16.3%

$75k–$100k 17.9%

$100k–$150k 16.7%

$150k–$200k 5.2%

$200k+ 3.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.1%
$10k–$15k	3.5%
$15k–$25k	6.1%
$25k–$35k	4.7%
$35k–$50k	24.3%
$50k–$75k	16.3%
$75k–$100k	17.9%
$100k–$150k	16.7%
$150k–$200k	5.2%
$200k+	3.1%
Median income	$59,662

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.7%

$50k–$100k 19.1%

$100k–$150k 30.7%

$150k–$200k 18.2%

$200k–$300k 18.2%

$300k–$500k 7.0%

$500k–$1M 4.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$144,600
Median rent / month	$540
Owner occupied	77.6%
Renter occupied	22.4%
Vacant	12.8%
Single-family detached	96.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.3%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.25

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	5.1%
1990–1999	8.6%
1980–1989	1.6%
1970–1979	15.6%
1960–1969	12.1%
1950–1959	8.6%
1940–1949	4.1%
1939 or earlier	44.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	41.4%
3 bedrooms	38.7%
4 bedrooms	17.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.9%
1 vehicle	19.3%
2 vehicles	44.8%
3 or more	34.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	45.0%
Electricity	24.5%
Propane / LP gas	18.2%
Fuel oil	1.2%
Wood	9.7%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	213	50.2%
Cohabiting couple	23	5.4%
Male householder, no spouse	73	17.2%
Female householder, no spouse	115	27.1%
Households with children under 18	97	22.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	167	39.4%
Average household size	2.14

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.5%	8.8%
Married	54.8%	58.6%
Separated	7.2%	0.8%
Widowed	1.0%	17.9%
Divorced	6.5%	13.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.9%

HS graduate 35.8%

Some college, no degree 17.3%

Associate's degree 16.6%

Bachelor's degree 10.4%

Graduate / professional 4.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.1%
Bachelor's or higher	14.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	26	19.0%
Kindergarten	2	1.5%
Elementary school	38	27.7%
High school	44	32.1%
College / grad school	27	19.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 22.4%

Education & healthcare 17.1%

Agriculture & mining 14.5%

Construction 14.5%

Retail trade 7.9%

Other services 4.8%

Finance & real estate 4.4%

Wholesale trade 3.8%

Transportation & utilities 3.0%

Professional & management 3.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.8%

Public administration 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.5%
Service	5.4%
Sales & office	15.3%
Natural resources & construction	22.4%
Production & transportation	23.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.2%
Government	11.1%
Self-employed	9.5%
Unpaid family workers	6.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.7%
Carpool	3.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.3%
Work from home	9.5%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.2

Poverty

All people 9.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 11.7%

Married-couple families 3.3%

Female-led households 32.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.2%
Retirement income	23.3%
Supplemental Security	4.0%
Cash public assistance	2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.9%
High blood pressure	29.0%
High cholesterol	32.1%
Diabetes	9.7%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	8.3%
Arthritis	23.9%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	5.8%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.9%
Binge drinking	21.8%
No physical activity	22.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.4%
Depression	16.6%
Fair or poor health	11.4%
Poor mental health	11.5%
Poor physical health	8.9%
No health insurance	13.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.9%
Visited dentist	67.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.0%
Teeth loss	11.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	32	4.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.7%
Under 18	1.2%
18–64 years	13.5%
65 and over	23.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.6%
Public insurance	35.9%
No insurance	9.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	830	91.6%
Spanish	50	6.0%
Other Indo-European	50	6.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	805	88.9%
Born in same state	805	88.9%
Born in different state	684	75.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	101	11.1%
Not a US citizen	58	57.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	56	6.2%
French	55	6.1%
English	48	5.3%
Arab	17	1.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	6	0.7%
German	4	0.4%
Polish	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.8%
Internet access	92.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68343

What city is ZIP code 68343 in?

ZIP code 68343 is primarily assigned to Dorchester, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68343 in?

ZIP code 68343 falls within Saline County, Nebraska.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 68343?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 68343 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 68343 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68343?

The median home value in ZIP code 68343 is $144,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 68343?

ZIP code 68343 has an estimated population of 906 residents, with a density of 10 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 68343 in?

ZIP code 68343 observes the CST timezone.