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 Low-density area
- $53,664
- Median income Below-median income area
- $98,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Nebraska ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,992. The poverty rate is 10.8%, with unemployment at 0.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $98,300 (47% below the average Nebraska ZIP), and median rent is $642; owner occupancy is 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 -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cedar County, so 68727 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 68727?
41.6
Median Age
54.0%
Male
46.0%
Female
1.0%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$31,992
Per Capita Income
10.8%
Poverty Rate
0.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 68727 ranks among Nebraska ZIPs
Coleridge, NE household income vs. every Nebraska ZIP code
Median household income among 556 reporting Nebraska ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$53,664 10th percentile higher than 10% of 556 Nebraska ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Nebraska ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
360housing units
360
Total Housing Units
319
Occupied Units
41
Vacant Units
2.09
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$98,300
Median Home Value
-47% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 68739
Hartington (68739)
3,002 residents
- 68745
Laurel (68745)
1,572 residents
- 68727 730
Coleridge (68727)
730 residents
- 68717 198
Belden (68717)
198 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 68727 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 68727 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 68739
Hartington (68739)
$90,500 median income
- 68717
Belden (68717)
$65,919 median income
- 68745
Laurel (68745)
$63,953 median income
- 68727
Coleridge (68727)
$53,664 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 68727, both outside NE so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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