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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
$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 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 Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $38,179. Poverty here runs at 10.2%, with unemployment measured 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 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. To put 68507 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Lancaster County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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

$38,179

Per Capita Income

10.2%

Poverty Rate

1.3%

Unemployment Rate

19.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 68507 ranks nationally

Lincoln, NE 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

$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 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

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.

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

More ZIP Codes in Lancaster County

68516 standard
Lincoln, NE
Pop: 38,956
68521 standard
Lincoln, NE
Pop: 31,733
68506 standard
Lincoln, NE
Pop: 27,952
68502 standard
Lincoln, NE
Pop: 26,238
68510 standard
Lincoln, NE
Pop: 20,514
68504 standard
Lincoln, NE
Pop: 16,444

Related Areas

Lancaster County Lincoln, NE Nebraska

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.

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