City

Chapman, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Merrick County  ·  Nebraska

👥737Population
💰$64,911Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂35.0Median Age
🎓42.1%College Grads▲ 9% above avg
📊0.8%Unemployment▼ 85% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.2% Female 52.8% ♀

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
Avg HH 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
Median Rent$875/mo
Total Housing Units314
Vacant Units49

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%
About Chapman, NE

Chapman is a city in Nebraska, located in Merrick County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 737 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35 years.

Economically, Chapman is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,911 is near the national average. Approximately 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.8%, well below the national average.

The population of Chapman is well-educated. 42.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.79%).

Chapman, NE offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Nebraska.

ZIP Codes in Chapman
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68827 737 $64,911 $875 0.8% 42.1% 82.3%