Lincoln, NE · standard

ZIP Code 68507

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

13,429
504/sq mi High-density area
$69,488
Median income Near-median income area
$230,400
Median home value Near-median home value
30.3%
Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment

National ZIP placement

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.

FHFA HPI release change

What changed in the latest House Price Index year

2023 -> 2024
  • FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 68507 (Lincoln, NE) rose +7.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 233.3 in 2023 to 249.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).

Arithmetic difference between stored FHFA all-transactions ZIP House Price Index annual values - a developmental index from repeat sales and appraisals, not a transaction median, appraisal opinion, or forecast. Thin markets can move sharply.

National HPI changes Year-pair CSV

ZIP code 68507 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, home to 13,429 residents across 26.7 square miles, a density of 504 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 68507 reports a modest median household income of $69,488 (9% below the average Nebraska ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,179. The poverty rate is 10.2%, with unemployment at 1.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $230,400 (23% above the average Nebraska ZIP), while 66.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $882.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.5, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lancaster County, so 68507 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.

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 →

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Top industries in ZIP 68507

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lincoln, NE

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68507.

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 68507, 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

13,429

Population

26.7

Area (sq mi)

504

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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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 ZIP avg

$38,179

Per Capita Income

10.2%

Poverty Rate

1.3%

Unemployment Rate

19.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 68507 ranks among Nebraska ZIPs

Lincoln, NE household income vs. every Nebraska ZIP code

Median household income among 556 reporting Nebraska ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)

$69,488 42nd percentile higher than 42% of 556 Nebraska ZIPs

This ZIP $0 $200K+ every Nebraska ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Nebraska ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 ZIP avg

$882

Median Rent

1976

Median Year Built

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

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

15

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

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ZIP 68507 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 68507 ranks #7 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 68507 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 68507 ranks #7 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
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

Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles

Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 68507, both outside NE so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).

Similar population

Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (13,429 here; floor ≥1,000).

Similar median household income

Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.

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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.

ZIP 68507's figures come from ACS 5-Year Estimates, Census ZIP Code Business Patterns, and the FHFA House Price Index. See our methodology for details.

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