68327 ZIP Code, Chester, KS
68327 is a ZIP code in Chester, Kansas — mostly in Thayer County (66% of its land), with smaller parts in Republic County. It covers 48 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 68375, 68325 and 66959. 383 people live here in 175 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (76%). Median household income is $55,750, below the Kansas median of $74,275.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Chester, KS
- County: Republic County
- Land area: 48 sq mi
- Population: 383
- Median household income: $55,750
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 383 |
| Households | 175 |
| Median household income | $55,750 |
| Income per person | $29,729 |
| Median age | 39 |
| Homeowners | 76.0% |
| Median home value | $125,900 |
| Median rent | $814 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.8% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 15.6 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 24.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 11.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.8% |
| Broadband internet | 68.6% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 0.0% |
| $10–15K | 3.4% |
| $15–25K | 29.7% |
| $25–35K | 8.0% |
| $35–50K | 8.0% |
| $50–75K | 9.7% |
| $75–100K | 10.3% |
| $100–150K | 29.7% |
| $150–200K | 0.0% |
| $200K+ | 1.1% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 14.1% |
| 10–19 | 13.3% |
| 20–24 | 0.8% |
| 25–34 | 12.3% |
| 35–44 | 15.7% |
| 45–54 | 4.2% |
| 55–64 | 26.6% |
| 65–74 | 8.9% |
| 75+ | 4.2% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 15.4% |
| Owned outright | 50.7% |
| Rented | 20.9% |
| Vacant | 12.9% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 100.0% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 0.0% |
Businesses in 68327
11 business establishments with 30 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 4
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 68375 — Hubbell village, NE (7 mi)
- 68325 — Byron village, NE (7.1 mi)
- 66959 — Munden city, KS (7.9 mi)
- 68370 — Hebron city, NE (9.7 mi)
- 68340 — Deshler city, NE (10 mi)
- 66964 — Republic city, KS (10.6 mi)
- 66960 — Narka city, KS (11.9 mi)
- 66935 — Belleville city, KS (12.9 mi)
Areas that include 68327
- Chester, KS ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Republic County ZIP codes — 14 ZIP codes
- Kansas ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 68327, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 68327 in?
- 68327 is a Chester, KS mailing address. By land area, 1% lies inside Chester; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 68327 in?
- 68327 is mostly in Thayer County (66% of its land), with smaller parts in Republic County.
- What is the population of 68327?
- About 383 people (±96), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 329.
- What is the median household income in 68327?
- $55,750 (±$34,563), compared with $74,275 for Kansas as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 68327?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 68327 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 68327?
- The closest, measured center to center: 68375 (7 mi, Hubbell), 68325 (7.1 mi, Byron), 66959 (7.9 mi, Munden), 68370 (9.7 mi, Hebron), 68340 (10 mi, Deshler) and 66964 (10.6 mi, Republic).
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