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
- 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).
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 →
Top industries in ZIP 68507
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lincoln, NE
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68507.
- Construction
Construction
61 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
37 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
33 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
33 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
30 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, 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 68507?
38.5
Median Age
52.6%
Male
47.4%
Female
4.5%
Foreign-Born
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
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
7,226housing units
7,226
Total Housing Units
6,938
Occupied Units
288
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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)
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
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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 68507 vs 68505 →
ZIP 68507 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 68521
Lincoln (68521)
31,733 residents
- 68506
Lincoln (68506)
27,952 residents
- 68510
Lincoln (68510)
20,514 residents
- 68504
Lincoln (68504)
16,444 residents
- 68503
Lincoln (68503)
15,264 residents
- 68505
Lincoln (68505)
15,137 residents
- 68507
Lincoln (68507)
13,429 residents
- 68520 1,143
Lincoln (68520)
1,143 residents
- 68527 696
Lincoln (68527)
696 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 68507 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 68507 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 68517
Lincoln (68517)
$147,209 median income
- 68527
Lincoln (68527)
$145,357 median income
- 68514
Lincoln (68514)
$122,125 median income
- 68520
Lincoln (68520)
$94,244 median income
- 68505
Lincoln (68505)
$75,980 median income
- 68506
Lincoln (68506)
$72,637 median income
- 68507
Lincoln (68507)
$69,488 median income
- 68521
Lincoln (68521)
$67,483 median income
- 68510
Lincoln (68510)
$65,951 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.
| 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.
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