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ZIP Code 68503: Lincoln, NE
ZIP code 68503 is in Lincoln, Nebraska, entirely in Lancaster County (Census 2020 ZIP-county file). About 16,000 people live there (Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024), the 10th most populous of Lincoln's 23 residential ZIP codes. Median household income is $54,232 (Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024).
- ACS2020-24
- Census2020
- FHFA2025
- ZBP2023
- IRS2022
Where is ZIP code 68503?
68503 centers on 40.824°, -96.674° and covers 2.9 square miles of land. It borders 4 ZIP codes: 68588, 68508, 68510, 68504.
The map draws ZIP code areas only. For the streets inside 68503, open its center on OpenStreetMap.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 ZCTA cartographic boundaries and the 2023 Gazetteer (2020 ZCTAs); ZIP-to-county shares, Census places and House districts (119th Congress) from the Census 2020 relationship files (shares of land); metro area from the OMB delineation (July 2023); town name and time zone from simplemaps US ZIP Codes (CC BY 4.0).
How does 68503 compare with the rest of Lincoln?
| Measure | 68503 | In Lincoln | In Lancaster County | In NE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| People (ACS 2020-2024) | 15,867 | 10th of 23 | 10th of 44 | 43rd of 586 |
| Median household income | $54k | 16th of 17 | 26th of 27 | 206th of 219 |
| Median home value | $169k | 17th of 18 | 31st of 32 | 150th of 225 |
Its median household income is higher than in 20% of U.S. residential ZIP codes, and it is denser than 94% of all U.S. residential ZIP codes. ZIP codes at the ACS caps ($250,000 or more for household income, $2,000,000 or more for home value) share the top rank.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (B01003, B19013, B25077); ranks by PlainZIP over residential ZIP codes (ZCTAs).
How many people live in 68503?
The 2020 Census counted 15,064 people in 68503; the ACS, which samples households over 2020-2024, estimates 15,867. Between the 2010 and 2020 censuses its population fell 1.3% (its boundary stayed at least 90% the same).
- People, ACS 2020-2024
- 15,867
- 2020 Census count
- 15,064−1.3% since 2010 (15,264)
- Households
- 6,454
- Median age
- 27.4
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (B01003, B01002, B11001); 2020 Census (DHC P1); 2010 Census (SF1 P1).
Who lives in 68503?
Of the 15,867 people the ACS estimates in 68503, 23.6% are under 18 and 8.8% are 65 or older. The largest group by race and Hispanic origin is White (not Hispanic) (56.8%), then Black (not Hispanic) (13.9%).
- Under 1823.6%
- 18 to 6467.6%
- 65 and older8.8%
- White, not Hispanic56.8%
- Black, not Hispanic13.9%
- Hispanic or Latino12.8%
- Asian, not Hispanic8.3%
- Other or two or more8.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (B01001 age by sex, B03002 Hispanic or Latino origin by race); shares of the estimated population, small ZIP codes carry wide margins.
What do households in 68503 earn?
Median household income is $54,232 (ACS 2020-2024), the 26th highest of the 27 ranked ZIP codes in Lancaster County. It rose from $43,405 in 2015-2019 (in 2024 dollars), a change larger than the surveys' margins of error.
- Median household income
- $54,232±$6,027
- Income per person
- $28,446
- Below the poverty line
- 25.1%
- Unemployed (of the labor force)
- 5.4%
- Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree
- 39.5%
- Adjusted gross income per tax return, 2022
- $41,5946,090 returns; wages 85% of AGI (IRS)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 and 2015-2019 5-year estimates (B19013, B19301, B17001, B23025, B15003; 2015-2019 dollars converted with the BLS CPI-U, 1.22699); IRS Statistics of Income, ZIP code data, tax year 2022 (adjusted gross income per return, filed under the address on the return).
What are homes worth in 68503?
FHFA's house price index for 68503, built from repeat sales and appraisals of the same homes, rose 104% from 2015 to 2025 and rose 56% from 2020 to 2025, and moved +5.0% in 2025.
- Median home value (owners' estimate)
- $169,300
- Median gross rent
- $1,023
- Homes owned by their occupants
- 38.9%
- Housing units
- 6,996
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (B25077, B25064, B25003, B25001); FHFA House Price Index, annual five-digit ZIP, updated 2026-03-31.
What businesses are in 68503?
233 business establishments had a location in this ZIP code in 2023, 12 more than in 2018; the most are in retail trade (ZIP Code Business Patterns).
- Retail trade40
- Other services (except public administration)38
- Health care and social assistance37
- Construction22
- Accommodation and food services22
- Professional, scientific, and technical services18
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 and 2018 (establishments with paid employees, by the business's ZIP code).
Which ZIP codes are next to 68503?
| ZIP | Town | People | Household income | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68588 | Lincoln | 0 | – | 1.2 mi |
| 68508 | Lincoln | 18,163 | $31k | 1.7 mi |
| 68510 | Lincoln | 19,391 | $66k | 1.8 mi |
| 68504 | Lincoln | 17,278 | $56k | 2.2 mi |
| 68505 | Lincoln | 18,834 | $76k | 3.0 mi (near) |
| 68502 | Lincoln | 25,846 | $69k | 3.1 mi (near) |
| 68506 | Lincoln | 27,531 | $73k | 3.3 mi (near) |
| 68521 | Lincoln | 37,050 | $68k | 3.4 mi (near) |
Source: PlainZIP from the Census 2020 ZCTA boundaries (shared edges) and internal points; figures ACS 2020-2024.