PlainZIP

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
$31,191
Median income
$143,600
Median home value
34.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

2th 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.

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 Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $19,055. Poverty here runs at 43.8%, with unemployment measured at 8.6%. The typical home here is valued at $143,600 (23% below the state average); renters pay a median of $785 monthly, and 8.5% of units are owner-occupied.

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. To put 68508 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 68508

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lincoln, NE

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68508.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 68508?

21.5

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

9.4%

Foreign-Born

White 76.9%
African American 5.1%
Asian 4.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%

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

$19,055

Per Capita Income

43.8%

Poverty Rate

8.6%

Unemployment Rate

14.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 68508 ranks nationally

Lincoln, NE household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$31,191 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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 57.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.7%

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

What does housing look like?

7,448

Total Housing Units

6,646

Occupied Units

802

Vacant Units

1.72

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 8.5%
Renter 91.5%

$143,600

Median Home Value

-23% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 68508 ranks #8 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 68508 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 68508 ranks #null 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
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

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 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.

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