68727 ZIP Code — Coleridge, NE

Cedar County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68727 is located in Coleridge, Nebraska, within Cedar County. It covers approximately 66.83 square miles and serves a population of 686 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68727

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 $115,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 59%.

Median household income is $48,542. 44% 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 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 68727 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

686

population

66.83

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68727 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68727

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68727. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Coleridge	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68745 Laurel (7.5 mi) 68739 Hartington (7.8 mi) 68717 Belden (8.6 mi) 68771 Randolph (11.9 mi) 68732 Dixon (13.7 mi) 68792 Wynot (15.1 mi) 68723 Carroll (15.6 mi) 68736 Fordyce (16.8 mi) 68757 Newcastle (17.2 mi) 68728 Concord (17.5 mi) 68786 Wausa (18 mi) 68710 Allen (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	686
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	66.83 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	42.5184
Longitude	-97.2208
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	402

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.5%	38.2%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	31.5%	37.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	16.4%	21.6%	22.0%
Over $200k	5.6%	2.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

686

Population

People per sq mi

39.9

Median age

$48,542

Median household income

$34,500

Per capita income

$115,900

Median home value

$589

Median monthly rent

59.4%

Home ownership

11.6%

Poverty rate

1.7%

Unemployment

236

Housing units

10.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	160	23.3%
18 and over	526	76.7%
65 and over	168	24.5%
Median age	39.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.7%

Two or more races 3.5%

Black or African American 1.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	649	93.7%
Two or more races	24	3.5%
Black or African American	10	1.4%
Hispanic or Latino	7	1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.5%	38.2%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	31.5%	37.7%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	16.4%	21.6%	22.0%
Over $200k	5.6%	2.4%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.8%

$10k–$15k 9.5%

$15k–$25k 14.0%

$25k–$35k 9.8%

$35k–$50k 14.0%

$50k–$75k 17.8%

$75k–$100k 14.6%

$100k–$150k 11.1%

$150k–$200k 1.9%

$200k+ 3.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.8%
$10k–$15k	9.5%
$15k–$25k	14.0%
$25k–$35k	9.8%
$35k–$50k	14.0%
$50k–$75k	17.8%
$75k–$100k	14.6%
$100k–$150k	11.1%
$150k–$200k	1.9%
$200k+	3.5%
Median income	$48,542

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.8%

$50k–$100k 20.3%

$100k–$150k 28.3%

$150k–$200k 16.6%

$200k–$300k 10.7%

$300k–$500k 2.7%

$1M+ 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$115,900
Median rent / month	$589
Owner occupied	59.4%
Renter occupied	40.6%
Vacant	13.5%
Single-family detached	73.1%
Large apartment buildings	5.8%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.60

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.3%
2000–2009	8.8%
1990–1999	6.9%
1980–1989	8.2%
1970–1979	18.4%
1960–1969	21.4%
1950–1959	6.6%
1940–1949	2.5%
1939 or earlier	26.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	8.8%
1 bedroom	20.1%
2 bedrooms	29.1%
3 bedrooms	21.7%
4 bedrooms	17.0%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.1%
1 vehicle	31.4%
2 vehicles	28.6%
3 or more	28.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	36.2%
Electricity	51.7%
Propane / LP gas	11.4%
Wood	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	112	35.6%
Cohabiting couple	25	7.9%
Male householder, no spouse	101	32.1%
Female householder, no spouse	77	24.4%
Households with children under 18	61	19.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	123	39.0%
Average household size	2.11

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.8%	18.3%
Married	47.3%	44.7%
Separated	0.0%	4.2%
Widowed	4.7%	18.7%
Divorced	7.2%	14.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%

Some HS, no diploma 5.9%

HS graduate 38.9%

Some college, no degree 31.7%

Associate's degree 10.9%

Bachelor's degree 7.0%

Graduate / professional 3.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.7%
Bachelor's or higher	10.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	22	20.0%
Kindergarten	5	4.5%
Elementary school	66	60.0%
High school	14	12.7%
College / grad school	3	2.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.1%

Retail trade 17.8%

Agriculture & mining 14.0%

Public administration 9.2%

Construction 8.9%

Other services 8.6%

Manufacturing 7.2%

Transportation & utilities 3.1%

Finance & real estate 1.7%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Professional & management 0.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.6%
Service	20.2%
Sales & office	21.2%
Natural resources & construction	14.7%
Production & transportation	20.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.5%
Government	21.9%
Self-employed	8.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.8%
Carpool	5.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.6%
Work from home	1.7%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.7

Poverty

All people 11.6%

Under 18 years 13.8%

18 and over 10.9%

Married-couple families 3.6%

Female-led households 37.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.8%
Retirement income	23.2%
Supplemental Security	3.2%
Cash public assistance	2.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.3%
High blood pressure	38.0%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	7.9%
Arthritis	29.4%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	9.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.8%
Binge drinking	18.1%
No physical activity	23.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	25.0%
Depression	14.4%
Fair or poor health	12.2%
Poor mental health	10.0%
Poor physical health	9.8%
No health insurance	11.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.5%
Visited dentist	67.8%
Cholesterol screening	91.4%
Teeth loss	12.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	66	12.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	12.2%
65 and over	50.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.7%
Public insurance	44.7%
No insurance	9.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	626	91.3%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	682	99.4%
Born in same state	680	99.1%
Born in different state	388	56.6%
Foreign born	2	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.6%
Not a US citizen	4	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
German	63	9.2%
French	50	7.3%
Italian	45	6.6%
Arab	31	4.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	28	4.1%
English	10	1.5%
Polish	8	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.9%
Internet access	88.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68727

What city is ZIP code 68727 in?

ZIP code 68727 is primarily assigned to Coleridge, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68727 in?

ZIP code 68727 falls within Cedar County, Nebraska.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 68727?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 68727 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 68727 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 68727 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 68727 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68727?

The median home value in ZIP code 68727 is $115,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 68727 in?

ZIP code 68727 observes the CST timezone.