68343 ZIP Code, Dorchester, NE
68343 is a ZIP code in Dorchester, Nebraska — mostly in Saline County (95% of its land), with smaller parts in Seward County. It covers 90 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 68359, 68333 and 68405. 1,008 people live here in 427 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (77%). Median household income is $74,554, close to the Nebraska median of $76,475; the median age is 46.1, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Dorchester, NE
- County: Saline County
- Land area: 90 sq mi
- Population: 1,008
- Median household income: $74,554
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,008 |
| Households | 427 |
| Median household income | $74,554 |
| Income per person | $39,071 |
| Median age | 46.1 |
| Homeowners | 76.6% |
| Median home value | $173,400 |
| Median rent | $619 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.9% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 22 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 30.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 8.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.3% |
| Broadband internet | 86.4% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 10.5% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 2.3% |
| $10–15K | 0.9% |
| $15–25K | 6.6% |
| $25–35K | 4.2% |
| $35–50K | 20.8% |
| $50–75K | 15.7% |
| $75–100K | 18.5% |
| $100–150K | 16.4% |
| $150–200K | 9.6% |
| $200K+ | 4.9% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 15.9% |
| 10–19 | 9.9% |
| 20–24 | 4.3% |
| 25–34 | 12.2% |
| 35–44 | 7.1% |
| 45–54 | 9.9% |
| 55–64 | 17.0% |
| 65–74 | 16.8% |
| 75+ | 6.9% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 31.1% |
| Owned outright | 39.4% |
| Rented | 21.3% |
| Vacant | 8.1% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 93.8% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 3.8% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 2.4% |
Businesses in 68343
17 business establishments with 93 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 4
- Wholesale Trade: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 68359 — Friend city, NE (8.1 mi)
- 68333 — Crete city, NE (9.5 mi)
- 68405 — Milford city, NE (10.4 mi)
- 68465 — Wilber city, NE (10.4 mi)
- 68330 — Cordova village, NE (12.6 mi)
- 68313 — Beaver Crossing village, NE (13.6 mi)
- 68464 — Western village, NE (14.5 mi)
- 68445 — Swanton village, NE (15.2 mi)
Areas that include 68343
- Dorchester, NE ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Saline County ZIP codes — 9 ZIP codes
- Nebraska ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 68343, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 68343 in?
- 68343 is a Dorchester, NE mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 68343 in?
- 68343 is mostly in Saline County (95% of its land), with smaller parts in Seward County.
- What is the population of 68343?
- About 1,008 people (±196), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,012.
- What is the median household income in 68343?
- $74,554 (±$11,465), compared with $76,475 for Nebraska as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 68343?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 68343 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 68343?
- The closest, measured center to center: 68359 (8.1 mi, Friend), 68333 (9.5 mi, Crete), 68405 (10.4 mi, Milford), 68465 (10.4 mi, Wilber), 68330 (12.6 mi, Cordova) and 68313 (13.6 mi, Beaver Crossing).
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