ZIP Code 68462 -- Waverly, NE

Lancaster | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • Households here earn 1.6x the national median income — placing this ZIP code in the top tier of American prosperity.
  • With a price-to-income ratio of 2.7x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.
  • 80.83% of housing units are owner-occupied — indicating a stable, established neighborhood with strong homeownership.

Quick Overview

Population
4,928
Unknown
Median Income
$119,712
Home Value
$322,600
Median Rent
$1,116
Median Age
39.90
Diversity Index
19.90
Very Low
Cost of Living
106.3
above average
Unemployment
0.9%

About ZIP Code 68462

ZIP code 68462 in Waverly, Nebraska is a unknown area with a population of 4,928. The median household income is $119,712, which is This is 60% above the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $322,600, representing a price-to-income ratio of 2.7x . The cost of living is above average with an index of 106.3 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 39.90 years. Approximately 37.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Lancaster, NE.

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Population & Age

Total Population
4,928
Median Age
39.90
Male Population
2,232
45.3%
Female Population
2,696
54.7%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
19.90 Very Low
White
95.3%
Black or African American
0.3%
Hispanic or Latino
6.9%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
3.1%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
1.0%
Other Race
0.3%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$119,712
Mean Household Income
$117,843
Per Capita Income
$40,386
Below Poverty Line
1.3%

This is 60% above the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

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Housing

Median Home Value
$322,600
Median Rent
$1,116
Total Housing Units
1,736
Occupied Units
1,695
Vacant Units
41
2.4% vacancy
Median Year Built
1993
Owner Occupied
80.8%
Renter Occupied
19.2%
Price-to-Income Ratio 2.7x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 80.8% Renter 19.2%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 98.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.5%
Graduate or Professional Degree 13.2%
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Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
2,275
Employment Rate
99.1%
Unemployment Rate
0.9%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
82.1%
Carpool
5.9%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
10.6%

Cost of Living Index

106.3
above average

The cost of living in ZIP code 68462 is 6.3% above the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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68502 Lincoln 25,846 $68,523
68510 Lincoln 19,391 $65,951
68505 Lincoln 18,834 $75,980

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 68462

ZIP code 68462 (Waverly, NE) has a total population of 4,928 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 39.90 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 68462 is $119,712 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 60% above the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 68462 is primarily located in Waverly, Nebraska (NE). It falls within Lancaster County.

The median home value in ZIP code 68462 is $322,600, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $1,116.

The median age in ZIP code 68462 is 39.90 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 68462 has a cost of living index of 106.33 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is above average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 68462, 37.45% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 13.17% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 68462 is 0.88%, which is below the national average of 3.6%. About 10.57% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.