US ZIP Code
68827

Chapman, NE

Merrick County  ·  Nebraska

● Active
👥 737 Population ↑ 24% since 2019
💰 $64,911 Median HH Income
▼ 15% below avg ↑ 19% since 2019
🎂 35.0 Median Age ↓ 22% since 2019
🎓 42.1% College Grads
▲ 9% above avg
📊 0.8% Unemployment
▼ 85% below avg ↓ 69% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code68827
CityChapman
StateNebraska (NE)
CountyMerrick County
Area Code308
Elevation1,767 ft
Latitude41.042659
Longitude-98.181454
TimezoneChicago (DST)
FIPS31121
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 47.2% (348) Female 52.8% (389) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.8%Hispanic: 2.9%Other: 1.4%Race
White95.8%
Hispanic2.9%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
23%
18–24
9%
25–44
30%
45–64
20%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.0 yrs ↓ 22% since 2019
Avg Household Size2.78
Below Poverty7.1% ▼ 29% below avg
College Grads42.1% ▲ 9% above avg
Unemployment0.8% ▼ 85% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.7%)
HS Graduate139 (31%)
Some College58 (12.9%)
Associates60 (13.4%)
Bachelors100 (22.3%)
Graduate Degree89 (19.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 31%Some College: 12.9%Associates: 13.4%Bachelors: 22.3%Graduate: 19.8%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad31.0%
Some College12.9%
Associates13.4%
Bachelors22.3%
Graduate19.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.3%Renter: 17.7%Tenure
Owner82.3%
Renter17.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–100k
21%
$100k–150k
17%
$150k–200k
12%
$200k–300k
2%
$300k–500k
9%
Over $500k
36%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,911 ▼ 15% below avg ↑ 19% since 2019
Median Rent$875/mo ↑ 13% since 2019
Total Units314
Vacant Units49
Avg HH Size2.78

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–50k
22%
$50k–75k
18%
$75k–100k
15%
$100k–150k
20%
$150k–200k
4%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
55%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
4%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
77%

Summary

Total Units314
Vacant49
Owner Occupied82.3%
Renter Occupied17.7%
Avg HH Size2.78
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 68827 is in Chapman, NE, in Merrick County.
ZIP code 68827 is located in Nebraska (NE).
ZIP code 68827 is in Merrick County, NE.
ZIP 68827 observes the Chicago timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 68827 is 737 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 68827 is $64,911 (ACS 2023).
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 68827

ZIP code 68827 is located in Chapman, Nebraska, within Merrick County. With a population of 737, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35 years. Economically, 68827 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $64,911 is near the national average.

Renters can expect to pay around $875 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 82.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community.

The population of 68827 is primarily White (95.79%). Residents are well-educated — 42.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.1%. Household income has grown by 19% since 2019.

The unemployment rate in 68827 stands at 0.8%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 88%.

Overall, ZIP code 68827 in Chapman, NE is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied.