68627 ZIP Code — Cedar Rapids, NE

Boone County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68627 is located in Cedar Rapids, Nebraska, within Boone County. It covers approximately 145.44 square miles and serves a population of 829 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 308/402.

About ZIP code 68627

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $110,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $66,250. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 68627 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

829
population
145.44
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68627 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68627

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City Status
Cedar Rapids Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
68638 Fullerton (11.3 mi) 68660 Saint Edward (11.9 mi) 68882 Wolbach (14.8 mi) 68620 Albion (15.9 mi) 68665 Spalding (16 mi) 68842 Greeley (18.4 mi) 68640 Genoa (19.3 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 829
Population density 6 / sq mi
State FIPS 31
County FIPS 011
Geography
Land area 145.44 sq mi
Water area 0.13 sq mi
Latitude 41.5456
Longitude -98.1762
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 308/402
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 47.7% 42.9% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 38.1% 34.5% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 10.2% 19.0% 22.0%
Over $200k 4.0% 3.6% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

829
Population
6
People per sq mi
37.0
Median age
$66,250
Median household income
$32,357
Per capita income
$110,800
Median home value
$696
Median monthly rent
90.4%
Home ownership
14.5%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
379
Housing units
16.9%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
29
Under 5
25
44
5–9
39
41
10–14
37
22
15–19
19
8
20–24
8
60
25–34
54
42
35–44
37
44
45–54
40
42
55–59
38
33
60–64
29
40
65–74
35
26
75–84
24
7
85+
6
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1825230.4%
18 and over57769.6%
65 and over13816.6%
Median age37.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89%
Two or more races 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Black or African American 0.5%
GroupCount%
White75389%
Two or more races667.8%
Hispanic or Latino172%
American Indian / Alaska Native60.7%
Black or African American40.5%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 47.7% 42.9% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 38.1% 34.5% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 10.2% 19.0% 22.0%
Over $200k 4.0% 3.6% 5.2%
Under $10k 2.2%
$10k–$15k 2.9%
$15k–$25k 9.0%
$25k–$35k 10.9%
$35k–$50k 17.6%
$50k–$75k 13.5%
$75k–$100k 18.9%
$100k–$150k 16.0%
$150k–$200k 4.5%
$200k+ 4.5%
Range% of households
Under $10k2.2%
$10k–$15k2.9%
$15k–$25k9.0%
$25k–$35k10.9%
$35k–$50k17.6%
$50k–$75k13.5%
$75k–$100k18.9%
$100k–$150k16.0%
$150k–$200k4.5%
$200k+4.5%
Median income$66,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.1%
$50k–$100k 26.2%
$100k–$150k 20.6%
$150k–$200k 16.3%
$200k–$300k 12.1%
$300k–$500k 2.8%
$500k–$1M 1.4%
$1M+ 1.4%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$110,800
Median rent / month$696
Owner occupied90.4%
Renter occupied9.6%
Vacant23.7%
Single-family detached94.1%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes1.5%
Median rooms6.7
Avg household size (owned)2.70

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20192.7%
2000–20094.2%
1990–19999.0%
1980–19898.8%
1970–197914.2%
1960–196914.4%
1950–19593.2%
1940–19498.1%
1939 or earlier35.5%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom3.7%
2 bedrooms22.2%
3 bedrooms41.1%
4 bedrooms23.7%
5+ bedrooms9.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.6%
1 vehicle17.9%
2 vehicles26.6%
3 or more53.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas20.2%
Electricity65.1%
Propane / LP gas11.5%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family18659.6%
Cohabiting couple206.4%
Male householder, no spouse4915.7%
Female householder, no spouse5718.3%
Households with children under 189731.1%
Households with seniors (65+)10032.1%
Average household size2.64

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married35.2%12.6%
Married54.5%66.9%
Separated0.6%0.7%
Widowed1.2%12.6%
Divorced8.4%7.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%
Some HS, no diploma 5.7%
HS graduate 39.3%
Some college, no degree 18.1%
Associate's degree 18.5%
Bachelor's degree 11.8%
Graduate / professional 5.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher92.8%
Bachelor's or higher16.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool229.7%
Kindergarten3314.6%
Elementary school11952.7%
High school4118.1%
College / grad school114.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.6%
Agriculture & mining 26.1%
Manufacturing 12.7%
Other services 6.7%
Finance & real estate 6.5%
Transportation & utilities 4.0%
Public administration 3.5%
Retail trade 3.2%
Professional & management 3.0%
Arts, food & hospitality 3.0%
Construction 2.5%
Wholesale trade 1.2%
Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts35.3%
Service11.2%
Sales & office17.2%
Natural resources & construction21.9%
Production & transportation14.4%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector79.4%
Government11.9%
Self-employed8.7%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone69.9%
Carpool15.5%
Public transit0.0%
Walk2.8%
Work from home9.5%
Other means2.3%
Avg commute (minutes)22.4

Poverty

All people 14.5%
Under 18 years 24.2%
18 and over 10.2%
Married-couple families 4.8%
Female-led households 50.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security32.7%
Retirement income10.9%
Supplemental Security0.3%
Cash public assistance2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP7.4%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity36.4%
High blood pressure35.3%
High cholesterol36.2%
Diabetes11.1%
Heart disease7.8%
Stroke3.6%
Asthma8.2%
Arthritis28.3%
Kidney disease3.3%
Pulmonary disease6.9%
Cancer8.4%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.0%
Binge drinking20.4%
No physical activity24.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep27.3%
Depression16.5%
Fair or poor health12.8%
Poor mental health11.1%
Poor physical health9.8%
No health insurance13.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)71.3%
Visited dentist61.6%
Cholesterol screening88.7%
Teeth loss12.9%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans305.2%
Disability%
Any disability14.7%
Under 180.8%
18–64 years16.6%
65 and over34.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance81.2%
Public insurance32.0%
No insurance2.8%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only77593.5%
Spanish131.7%
Other Indo-European111.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander20.3%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)81698.4%
Born in same state81698.4%
Born in different state68382.4%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen131.6%
Not a US citizen215.4%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian17020.5%
French637.6%
English323.9%
AncestryCount%
Irish283.4%
Arab182.2%
Dutch141.7%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access37.6%
Internet access89.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68627

What city is ZIP code 68627 in?

ZIP code 68627 is primarily assigned to Cedar Rapids, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68627 in?

ZIP code 68627 falls within Boone County, Nebraska.

Is ZIP code 68627 family-oriented?

30% of residents in ZIP code 68627 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 68627 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 68627 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68627?

The median home value in ZIP code 68627 is $110,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 68627?

ZIP code 68627 has an estimated population of 829 residents, with a density of 6 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 68627 in?

ZIP code 68627 observes the CST timezone.

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