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Lincoln, NE · standard

ZIP Code 68506

Lancaster County, Nebraska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

27,952
1,501/sq mi
$72,637
Median income
$258,600
Median home value
47.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lincoln pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 49%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 41%
home value, US ZIPs
1,501
people per sq mi
64%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68506 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 68506 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, with 27,952 residents across 18.6 square miles, a density of 1,501 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 68506 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,637 (5% below the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $43,058. The poverty rate stands at 10.9% and the unemployment rate at 1.8%. The typical home here is valued at $258,600 (38% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,180 monthly, and 64.3% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 47.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.3, and the average commute is 19 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 68506, plus 6 more within Lancaster County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 68506

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lincoln, NE

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68506.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 68506, Lincoln, NE · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

27,952

Population

18.6

Area (sq mi)

1,501

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68506?

41.3

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

7.2%

Foreign-Born

White 83.0%
African American 1.9%
Asian 3.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$72,637

Median Household Income

-5% vs state

$43,058

Per Capita Income

10.9%

Poverty Rate

1.8%

Unemployment Rate

19.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 68506 ranks nationally

Lincoln, NE household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$72,637 Top 49% higher than 51% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 66.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

13,086

Total Housing Units

12,513

Occupied Units

573

Vacant Units

2.15

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.3%
Renter 35.7%

$258,600

Median Home Value

+38% vs state

$1,180

Median Rent

1972

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+4.6%

YoY Change (2024)

236

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+136%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 68506 have increased 4.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +136% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.4% 164
2021 +11.6% 183
2022 +15.4% 212
2023 +6.8% 226
2024 +4.6% 236

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 818 business establishments in ZIP 68506, employing approximately 17,438 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,030,766,000.

818

Businesses

17,438

Employees

$1.0B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 209 25.6%
Other services (except public administration) 99 12.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 83 10.2%
Construction 79 9.7%
Finance and insurance 75 9.2%
Retail trade 64 7.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 58 7.1%
Accommodation and food services 57 7.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 28 3.4%
Educational services 16 2.0%
Information 10 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 1.2%
Wholesale trade 9 1.1%
Transportation and warehousing 7 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 0.7%
Manufacturing 5 0.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 68506 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 68506 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 68506 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 68506 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
68510 Lincoln, NE 20,514 1.6 mi
68516 Lincoln, NE 38,956 3.4 mi
68505 Lincoln, NE 15,137 3.0 mi
68502 Lincoln, NE 26,238 3.1 mi
68503 Lincoln, NE 15,264 3.4 mi
68504 Lincoln, NE 16,444 5.0 mi
68507 Lincoln, NE 13,429 5.3 mi
68508 Lincoln, NE 14,475 4.2 mi
68520 Lincoln, NE 1,143 4.7 mi
68526 Lincoln, NE 4,800 4.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lancaster County

68516 standard
Lincoln, NE
Pop: 38,956
68521 standard
Lincoln, NE
Pop: 31,733
68502 standard
Lincoln, NE
Pop: 26,238
68510 standard
Lincoln, NE
Pop: 20,514
68504 standard
Lincoln, NE
Pop: 16,444
68503 standard
Lincoln, NE
Pop: 15,264

Related Areas

Lancaster County Lincoln, NE Nebraska

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 68506 in? ▼
ZIP code 68506 (Lincoln) is located in Lancaster County, Nebraska. Lancaster County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lancaster-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68506? ▼
ZIP code 68506 in Lincoln, NE has a population of 27,952 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68506? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 68506 is $72,637, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68506? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 68506 is $258,600, which is 7% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68506? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 68506 is White at 83.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68506? ▼
ZIP code 68506 has 818 business establishments employing approximately 17,438 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68506? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68506 are: Health care and social assistance (209), Other services (except public administration) (99), Professional, scientific, and technical services (83). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 68506? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 68506 increased by 4.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 136%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68506? ▼
In ZIP code 68506, 66.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 68506? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 68506 is 19.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 68506? ▼
In ZIP code 68506, approximately 64.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68506? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68506 is 10.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.