City

Chappell, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Deuel County  ·  Nebraska

👥1,241Population
💰$58,333Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂51.6Median Age
🏠$99,300Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓38.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.7%Unemployment▼ 25% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.7%Hispanic: 8.8%Asian: 0.5%Other: 2%Race
White88.7%
Hispanic8.8%
Asian0.5%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
10%
18–24
8%
25–44
15%
45–64
34%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.22
Below Poverty8.3% ▼ 17% below avg
College Grads38.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.7% ▼ 25% below avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.5%)
HS Graduate267 (30.5%)
Some College123 (14.1%)
Associates148 (16.9%)
Bachelors130 (14.9%)
Graduate Degree202 (23.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 30.5%Some College: 14.1%Associates: 16.9%Bachelors: 14.9%Graduate: 23.1%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad30.5%
Some College14.1%
Associates16.9%
Bachelors14.9%
Graduate23.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.6%Renter: 15.4%Tenure
Owner84.6%
Renter15.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,333 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$99,300 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$748/mo
Total Housing Units683
Vacant Units125

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
3%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
66%
About Chappell, NE

Chappell is a city in Nebraska, located in Deuel County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,241 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.6 years.

Economically, Chappell is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,333 is below the national average. Approximately 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Chappell is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $99,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $748 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Chappell is moderately educated. 38.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (88.72%).

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

ZIP Codes in Chappell
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
69129 1,241 $58,333 $99,300 $748 3.7% 38.0% 84.6%