City

Chester, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Thayer County  ·  Nebraska

👥356Population
💰$51,250Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂44.0Median Age
🏠$105,400Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓30.5%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊1.0%Unemployment▼ 80% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.1% Female 53.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.5%Hispanic: 1.4%Other: 2.8%Race
White93.5%
Hispanic1.4%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
14%
18–24
4%
25–44
24%
45–64
37%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.07
Below Poverty9.8% ≈ Avg
College Grads30.5% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment1.0% ▼ 80% below avg
HS Graduate71 (27.4%)
Some College27 (10.4%)
Associates82 (31.7%)
Bachelors40 (15.4%)
Graduate Degree39 (15.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 27.4%Some College: 10.4%Associates: 31.7%Bachelors: 15.4%Graduate: 15.1%Edu
HS Grad27.4%
Some College10.4%
Associates31.7%
Bachelors15.4%
Graduate15.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.1%Renter: 16.9%Tenure
Owner83.1%
Renter16.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
34%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
8%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,250 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$105,400 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$871/mo
Total Housing Units198
Vacant Units26

Income Distribution

Under $25k
32%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
22%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
52%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
67%
About Chester, NE

Chester is a city in Nebraska, located in Thayer County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 356 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44 years.

Economically, Chester is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,250 is below the national average. Approximately 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Chester is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $105,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $871 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Chester is moderately educated. 30.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.54%).

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

ZIP Codes in Chester
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68327 356 $51,250 $105,400 $871 1.0% 30.5% 83.1%