PlainZIP

Coleridge, NE · standard

ZIP Code 68727

Cedar County, Nebraska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

730
4/sq mi
$53,664
Median income
$98,300
Median home value
11.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Coleridge pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

19th pct
household income, US ZIPs
9th pct
home value, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
64%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68727 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 68727 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Coleridge, Cedar County, Nebraska, home to just 730 residents across 182.5 square miles, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 68727 reports a modest median household income of $53,664 (30% below the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $31,992. Local economic indicators show a 10.8% poverty rate alongside 0.8% unemployment. Median home value sits at $98,300 (47% below the state average), median rent at $642 a month, and owner-occupancy at 64.3%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.6, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Cedar County, letting you compare 68727 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 68727

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Coleridge, NE

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68727.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 68727, Coleridge, NE · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

730

Population

182.5

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 68727?

41.6

Median Age

54.0%

Male

46.0%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 97.4%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$53,664

Median Household Income

-30% vs state

$31,992

Per Capita Income

10.8%

Poverty Rate

0.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 68727 ranks nationally

Coleridge, NE household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$53,664 19th percentile higher than 19% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

360

Total Housing Units

319

Occupied Units

41

Vacant Units

2.09

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.3%
Renter 35.7%

$98,300

Median Home Value

-47% vs state

$642

Median Rent

1967

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 18 business establishments in ZIP 68727, employing approximately 64 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,133,000.

18

Businesses

64

Employees

$2.1M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 16.7%
Wholesale trade 3 16.7%
Other services (except public administration) 3 16.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 68727 vs 68717 →

ZIP 68727 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 68727 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 68727 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 68727 ranks #4 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
68717 Belden, NE 198 8.2 mi
68739 Hartington, NE 3,002 8.5 mi
68745 Laurel, NE 1,572 7.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Cedar County

68739 standard
Hartington, NE
Pop: 3,002
68771 standard
Randolph, NE
Pop: 1,637
68745 standard
Laurel, NE
Pop: 1,572
68736 standard
Fordyce, NE
Pop: 726
68792 standard
Wynot, NE
Pop: 407
68774 standard
Saint Helena, NE
Pop: 348

Related Areas

Cedar County Coleridge, NE Nebraska

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 68727 in? ▼
ZIP code 68727 (Coleridge) is located in Cedar County, Nebraska. Cedar County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cedar-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68727? ▼
ZIP code 68727 in Coleridge, NE has a population of 730 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68727? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 68727 is $53,664, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68727? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 68727 is $98,300, which is 65% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68727? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 68727 is White at 97.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68727? ▼
ZIP code 68727 has 18 business establishments employing approximately 64 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68727? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68727 are: Construction (3), Wholesale trade (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68727? ▼
In ZIP code 68727, 54.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 68727? ▼
In ZIP code 68727, approximately 64.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68727? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68727 is 10.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.