City

Dorchester, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Saline County  ·  Nebraska

👥992Population
💰$62,500Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂44.0Median Age
🏠$159,100Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓35.5%College Grads▼ 8% below avg
📊1.2%Unemployment▼ 75% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.6%Hispanic: 11.2%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.5%Other: 2.5%Race
White85.6%
Hispanic11.2%
Black0.2%
Asian0.5%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
13%
18–24
6%
25–44
20%
45–64
25%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.35
Below Poverty7.8% ▼ 22% below avg
College Grads35.5% ▼ 8% below avg
Unemployment1.2% ▼ 75% below avg
HS Graduate255 (38.5%)
Some College96 (14.5%)
Associates76 (11.5%)
Bachelors117 (17.7%)
Graduate Degree118 (17.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 38.5%Some College: 14.5%Associates: 11.5%Bachelors: 17.7%Graduate: 17.8%Edu
HS Grad38.5%
Some College14.5%
Associates11.5%
Bachelors17.7%
Graduate17.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.3%Renter: 19.7%Tenure
Owner80.3%
Renter19.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,500 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$159,100 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$588/mo
Total Housing Units476
Vacant Units54

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
62%
About Dorchester, NE

Dorchester is a city in Nebraska, located in Saline County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 992 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44 years.

Economically, Dorchester is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,500 is below the national average. Approximately 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Dorchester is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $159,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $588 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dorchester is moderately educated. 35.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (85.58%).

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

ZIP Codes in Dorchester
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68343 992 $62,500 $159,100 $588 1.2% 35.5% 80.3%