Lincoln, NE · standard

ZIP Code 68507

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

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 10, 2026

13,429
504/sq mi: $69,488
Median income: $230,400
Median home value: 30.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

46th pct
household income, US ZIPs: Top 48%
home value, US ZIPs: 504
people per sq mi: 67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68507 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 68507 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 26.7 square miles in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. The area is home to 13,429 residents, producing a population density of 504 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 68507 against Nebraska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 68507 sits at $69,488 (9% below the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $38,179. The poverty rate stands at 10.2% and the unemployment rate at 1.3%. On housing, the median home value is $230,400 (23% above the state average) with median rent at $882 per month, and 66.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 68507 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 30.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.5, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lancaster County, so you can benchmark 68507 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 68507

Construction

61
Other services (except public administration)

37
Wholesale trade

33
Retail trade

33
Manufacturing

30

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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 68507, Lincoln, NE · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-10 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

13,429

Population

26.7

Area (sq mi)

504

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68507?

38.5

Median Age

52.6%

Male

47.4%

Female

4.5%

Foreign-Born

White 85.2%

African American 1.8%

Asian 1.7%

American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%

Two or More Ethnicities 8.9%

Hispanic or Latino 9.7%

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?

$69,488

Median Household Income

-9% vs state

$38,179

Per Capita Income

10.2%

Poverty Rate

1.3%

Unemployment Rate

19.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 68507 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$69,488 46th percentile higher than 46% of 30,318 US ZIPs

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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 53.4%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.3%

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

What does housing look like?

7,226

Total Housing Units

6,938

Occupied Units

288

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.5%

Renter 33.5%

$230,400

Median Home Value

+23% vs state

$882

Median Rent

1976

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

+7.0%

YoY Change (2024)

250

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+150%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 68507 have increased 7.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +150% cumulative appreciation.

Year	Annual Change	HPI Index
2020	+3.1%	167
2021	+12.2%	187
2022	+10.8%	208
2023	+12.3%	233
2024	+7.0%	250

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 351 business establishments in ZIP 68507, employing approximately 5,693 people with a combined annual payroll of $308,007,000.

351

Businesses

5,693

Employees

$308.0M

Annual Payroll

Industry Sectors

Industry	Establishments	% of Total
Construction	61	17.4%
Other services (except public administration)	37	10.5%
Wholesale trade	33	9.4%
Retail trade	33	9.4%
Manufacturing	30	8.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services	30	8.6%
Transportation and warehousing	24	6.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services	20	5.7%
Accommodation and food services	20	5.7%
Health care and social assistance	19	5.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing	16	4.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation	11	3.1%
Finance and insurance	9	2.6%
Information	3	0.8%
Educational services	3	0.8%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 68507 vs 68505 →

68521

31,733
68506

27,952
68510

20,514
68504

16,444
68503

15,264
68505

15,137
68507

13,429
68520

1,143
68527

696

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 68507 ranks #7 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

68517

$147,209
68527

$145,357
68514

$122,125
68520

$94,244
68505

$75,980
68506

$72,637
68507

$69,488
68521

$67,483
68510

$65,951

What this shows By household income, ZIP 68507 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

ZIP Code	City	Population	Distance
68505	Lincoln, NE	15,137	2.4 mi
68504	Lincoln, NE	16,444	2.4 mi
68510	Lincoln, NE	20,514	3.8 mi
68517	Lincoln, NE	538	5.2 mi
68503	Lincoln, NE	15,264	3.9 mi
68506	Lincoln, NE	27,952	5.3 mi
68521	Lincoln, NE	31,733	5.0 mi
68527	Lincoln, NE	696	4.8 mi
68514	Lincoln, NE	127	5.0 mi
68520	Lincoln, NE	1,143	5.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 68507 in? ▼

ZIP code 68507 (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 68507? ▼

ZIP code 68507 in Lincoln, NE has a population of 13,429 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in ZIP 68507? ▼

The median household income in ZIP 68507 is $69,488, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.

What is the average home value in ZIP 68507? ▼

The median home value in ZIP 68507 is $230,400, which is 17% below the national average of $278,155.

What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68507? ▼

The largest racial group in ZIP 68507 is White at 85.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.7% of the population.

How many businesses are in ZIP code 68507? ▼

ZIP code 68507 has 351 business establishments employing approximately 5,693 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

What are the main industries in ZIP code 68507? ▼

The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68507 are: Construction (61), Other services (except public administration) (37), Wholesale trade (33). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.

How have home values changed in ZIP code 68507? ▼

According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 68507 increased by 7.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 150%. 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 68507? ▼

In ZIP code 68507, 53.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.3% 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 68507? ▼

The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 68507 is 19.6 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 68507? ▼

In ZIP code 68507, approximately 66.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68507? ▼

The poverty rate in ZIP code 68507 is 10.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.