68462 ZIP Code — Waverly, NE

Lancaster County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68462 is located in Waverly, Nebraska, within Lancaster County. It covers approximately 55.29 square miles and serves a population of 4,822 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68462

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $245,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $102,948. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 35% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 68462 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,822

population

55.29

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68462 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68462

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68462. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Waverly	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68517 Lincoln (4.4 mi) 68366 Greenwood (5.7 mi) 68514 Lincoln (6.8 mi) 68527 Lincoln (7.5 mi) 68507 Lincoln (7.9 mi) 68017 Ceresco (9.2 mi) 68336 Davey (9.4 mi) 68504 Lincoln (10.1 mi) 68505 Lincoln (10.3 mi) 68531 Lincoln (10.4 mi) 68003 Ashland (10.9 mi) 68520 Lincoln (11.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,822
Population density	87 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	109

Geography
Land area	55.29 sq mi
Water area	0.21 sq mi
Latitude	40.9581
Longitude	-96.5267
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	21.3%	39.7%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	38.0%	32.8%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	37.0%	22.0%	22.0%
Over $200k	3.7%	5.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

4,822

Population

People per sq mi

38.2

Median age

$102,948

Median household income

$38,636

Per capita income

$245,300

Median home value

$929

Median monthly rent

82.1%

Home ownership

2.5%

Poverty rate

1.0%

Unemployment

1,438

Housing units

36.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

152

Under 5

163

237

5–9

256

233

10–14

251

164

15–19

177

20–24

244

25–34

263

305

35–44

329

290

45–54

313

55–59

60–64

371

65–74

400

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,530	31.7%
18 and over	3,292	68.3%
65 and over	1,008	20.9%
Median age	38.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98%

Two or more races 1.2%

Black or African American 0.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Other race 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,736	98%
Two or more races	56	1.2%
Black or African American	16	0.3%
Hispanic or Latino	11	0.2%
Other race	11	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	21.3%	39.7%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	38.0%	32.8%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	37.0%	22.0%	22.0%
Over $200k	3.7%	5.4%	5.2%

Under $10k 0.5%

$10k–$15k 1.4%

$15k–$25k 2.8%

$25k–$35k 2.6%

$35k–$50k 8.1%

$50k–$75k 18.8%

$75k–$100k 13.8%

$100k–$150k 28.3%

$150k–$200k 15.5%

$200k+ 8.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.5%
$10k–$15k	1.4%
$15k–$25k	2.8%
$25k–$35k	2.6%
$35k–$50k	8.1%
$50k–$75k	18.8%
$75k–$100k	13.8%
$100k–$150k	28.3%
$150k–$200k	15.5%
$200k+	8.2%
Median income	$102,948

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.3%

$50k–$100k 1.7%

$100k–$150k 9.3%

$150k–$200k 12.9%

$200k–$300k 40.8%

$300k–$500k 31.2%

$500k–$1M 2.4%

$1M+ 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$245,300
Median rent / month	$929
Owner occupied	82.1%
Renter occupied	17.9%
Vacant	2.5%
Single-family detached	88.7%
Large apartment buildings	2.8%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.95

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.9%
2010–2019	14.8%
2000–2009	16.7%
1990–1999	10.6%
1980–1989	4.2%
1970–1979	19.0%
1960–1969	22.7%
1950–1959	2.6%
1940–1949	0.3%
1939 or earlier	8.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	3.7%
2 bedrooms	18.8%
3 bedrooms	34.8%
4 bedrooms	30.9%
5+ bedrooms	10.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.7%
1 vehicle	13.4%
2 vehicles	37.5%
3 or more	47.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	64.3%
Electricity	24.0%
Propane / LP gas	10.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,196	70.4%
Cohabiting couple	62	3.6%
Male householder, no spouse	196	11.5%
Female householder, no spouse	245	14.4%
Households with children under 18	725	42.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	573	33.7%
Average household size	2.78

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.6%	19.1%
Married	72.4%	66.2%
Separated	2.0%	0.3%
Widowed	4.4%	6.8%
Divorced	5.6%	7.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.5%

HS graduate 26.5%

Some college, no degree 20.4%

Associate's degree 14.7%

Bachelor's degree 24.7%

Graduate / professional 12.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.5%
Bachelor's or higher	36.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	174	11.6%
Kindergarten	156	10.4%
Elementary school	651	43.4%
High school	373	24.9%
College / grad school	145	9.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.5%

Retail trade 13.9%

Transportation & utilities 9.4%

Professional & management 7.9%

Public administration 7.9%

Manufacturing 7.5%

Finance & real estate 7.5%

Construction 6.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.6%

Other services 3.2%

Wholesale trade 2.7%

Information 2.7%

Agriculture & mining 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.1%
Service	10.4%
Sales & office	22.6%
Natural resources & construction	9.9%
Production & transportation	11.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.9%
Government	18.6%
Self-employed	3.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.6%
Carpool	4.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	8.1%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.5

Poverty

All people 2.5%

Under 18 years 1.9%

18 and over 2.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 3.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.9%
Retirement income	24.0%
Supplemental Security	6.7%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.0%
High blood pressure	26.3%
High cholesterol	30.0%
Diabetes	6.9%
Heart disease	4.4%
Stroke	2.0%
Asthma	7.8%
Arthritis	18.3%
Kidney disease	2.1%
Pulmonary disease	4.0%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.1%
Binge drinking	25.0%
No physical activity	14.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.0%
Depression	18.7%
Fair or poor health	7.6%
Poor mental health	11.7%
Poor physical health	6.7%
No health insurance	10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.0%
Visited dentist	74.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	6.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	343	10.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.1%
Under 18	3.8%
18–64 years	3.2%
65 and over	16.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	90.0%
Public insurance	27.1%
No insurance	0.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,507	93.5%
Spanish	11	0.2%
Other Indo-European	11	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,786	99.3%
Born in same state	4,747	98.4%
Born in different state	3,724	77.2%
Foreign born	39	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	36	0.7%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	536	11.1%
French	278	5.8%
Arab	169	3.5%
Polish	138	2.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	86	1.8%
German	57	1.2%
Dutch	31	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.2%
Internet access	97.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68462

What city is ZIP code 68462 in?

ZIP code 68462 is primarily assigned to Waverly, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68462 in?

ZIP code 68462 falls within Lancaster County, Nebraska.

Is ZIP code 68462 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 68462 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 68462 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 68462 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 68462 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 68462 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 68462?

The median household income in ZIP code 68462 is $102,948, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 68462 in?

ZIP code 68462 observes the CST timezone.