Lincoln, NE · standard
ZIP Code 68508
Lancaster County, Nebraska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 14,475
- 1,892/sq mi High-density area
- $31,191
- Median income Below-median income area
- $143,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 34.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lincoln pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- 2nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 24th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,892
- people per sq mi
- 9%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68508 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 68508 (Lincoln, NE) rose +6.1% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 68508 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, home to 14,475 residents across 7.7 square miles, a density of 1,892 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 68508 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $31,191 (59% below the average Nebraska ZIP), while per-capita income is $19,055. The poverty rate is 43.8%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $143,600 (23% below the average Nebraska ZIP), and median rent is $785; owner occupancy is 8.5%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 21.5, and the average commute is 15 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lancaster County, so 68508 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 68508
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lincoln, NE
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68508.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
188 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
152 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
128 establishments
- Retail trade 72
Retail trade
72 establishments
- Finance and insurance 55
Finance and insurance
55 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 68508, 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
14,475
Population
7.7
Area (sq mi)
1,892
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 68508?
21.5
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
9.4%
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?
$31,191
Median Household Income
-59% vs state ZIP avg
$19,055
Per Capita Income
43.8%
Poverty Rate
8.6%
Unemployment Rate
14.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 68508 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)
$31,191 0th percentile higher than 0% 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
7,448housing units
7,448
Total Housing Units
6,646
Occupied Units
802
Vacant Units
1.72
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$143,600
Median Home Value
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$785
Median Rent
1970
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 853 business establishments in ZIP 68508, employing approximately 23,777 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,480,986,000.
853
Businesses
23,777
Employees
$1.5B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 188 | 22.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 152 | 17.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 128 | 15.0% |
| Retail trade | 72 | 8.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 55 | 6.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 55 | 6.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 40 | 4.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 34 | 4.0% |
| Manufacturing | 29 | 3.4% |
| Information | 29 | 3.4% |
| Construction | 23 | 2.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 14 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 10 | 1.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 0.6% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 68508 vs 68503 →
ZIP 68508 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
- 68502
Lincoln (68502)
26,238 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
- 68508
Lincoln (68508)
14,475 residents
- 68522
Lincoln (68522)
12,728 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 68508 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 68508 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 68531
Lincoln (68531)
$167,500 median income
- 68512
Lincoln (68512)
$104,448 median income
- 68522
Lincoln (68522)
$77,597 median income
- 68505
Lincoln (68505)
$75,980 median income
- 68506
Lincoln (68506)
$72,637 median income
- 68502
Lincoln (68502)
$68,523 median income
- 68521
Lincoln (68521)
$67,483 median income
- 68510 $65,951
Lincoln (68510)
$65,951 median income
- 68504 $56,213
Lincoln (68504)
$56,213 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 68508 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68503 | Lincoln, NE | 15,264 | 1.7 mi |
| 68502 | Lincoln, NE | 26,238 | 2.3 mi |
| 68521 | Lincoln, NE | 31,733 | 3.3 mi |
| 68512 | Lincoln, NE | 11,659 | 5.5 mi |
| 68504 | Lincoln, NE | 16,444 | 3.4 mi |
| 68510 | Lincoln, NE | 20,514 | 3.7 mi |
| 68522 | Lincoln, NE | 12,728 | 3.6 mi |
| 68505 | Lincoln, NE | 15,137 | 4.6 mi |
| 68531 | Lincoln, NE | 48 | 5.8 mi |
| 68506 | Lincoln, NE | 27,952 | 4.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 68508, 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 (14,475 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 68508 in?
ZIP code 68508 (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 68508?
ZIP code 68508 in Lincoln, NE has a population of 14,475 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68508?
The median household income in ZIP 68508 is $31,191, which is 59% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68508?
The median home value in ZIP 68508 is $143,600, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68508?
The largest racial group in ZIP 68508 is White at 76.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68508?
ZIP code 68508 has 853 business establishments employing approximately 23,777 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68508?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68508 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (188), Accommodation and food services (152), Other services (except public administration) (128). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68508?
In ZIP code 68508, 57.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.7% 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 68508?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 68508 is 14.5 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 68508?
In ZIP code 68508, approximately 8.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 91.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68508?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68508 is 43.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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