| ZIP Code | 68462 |
|---|---|
| City | Waverly |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Lancaster County |
| Area Code | 402 |
| Elevation | 1,170 ft |
| Latitude | 40.952129 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -96.519659 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 31109 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.79 |
| Below Poverty | 1.5% ▼ 85% below avg |
| College Grads | 48.4% ▲ 25% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.9% ▼ 81% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 871 (28.5%) |
| Some College | 227 (7.4%) |
| Associates | 480 (15.7%) |
| Bachelors | 479 (15.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 999 (32.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $116,023 ▲ 52% above avg ↑ 41% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $295,800 ≈ Avg ↑ 55% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,065/mo ↑ 33% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,763 |
| Vacant Units | 56 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.79 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,763 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 56 |
| Owner Occupied | 85.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 14.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.79 |
ZIP code 68462 is located in Waverly, Nebraska, within Lancaster County. With a population of 4,864, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.4 years. Economically, 68462 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $116,023 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 68462 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $295,800 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,065 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 85.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 55% since 2019.
The population of 68462 is primarily White (90.97%). Residents are well-educated — 48.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 1.5%. Household income has grown by 41% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 68462 stands at 0.9%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 85%.
Overall, ZIP code 68462 in Waverly, NE is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 4,864 residents, a median household income of $116,023, and a median home value of $295,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Nebraska.