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Lincoln, NE · standard

ZIP Code 68510

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

20,514
1,362/sq mi
$65,951
Median income
$239,700
Median home value
43.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lincoln pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

40th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 45%
home value, US ZIPs
1,362
people per sq mi
58%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68510 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 68510 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, with 20,514 residents across 15.1 square miles, a density of 1,362 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 68510 reports a modest median household income of $65,951 (14% below the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $42,004. 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.3%. Median home value sits at $239,700 (28% above the state average), median rent at $892 a month, and owner-occupancy at 58.3%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is 18 minutes. To put 68510 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 68510

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lincoln, NE

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68510.

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 68510, 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

20,514

Population

15.1

Area (sq mi)

1,362

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68510?

41.1

Median Age

47.4%

Male

52.6%

Female

7.6%

Foreign-Born

White 84.1%
African American 4.0%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%

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?

$65,951

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$42,004

Per Capita Income

12.9%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

17.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 68510 ranks nationally

Lincoln, NE household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$65,951 40th percentile higher than 40% 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 63.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.8%

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

What does housing look like?

9,842

Total Housing Units

9,264

Occupied Units

578

Vacant Units

2.07

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 58.3%
Renter 41.7%

$239,700

Median Home Value

+28% vs state

$892

Median Rent

1962

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)

243

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+143%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 68510 have increased 7.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +143% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.4% 165
2021 +12.8% 186
2022 +14.9% 213
2023 +6.5% 227
2024 +7.0% 243

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 801 business establishments in ZIP 68510, employing approximately 17,458 people with a combined annual payroll of $974,683,000.

801

Businesses

17,458

Employees

$974.7M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 174 21.7%
Retail trade 108 13.5%
Finance and insurance 90 11.2%
Other services (except public administration) 85 10.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 77 9.6%
Accommodation and food services 68 8.5%
Construction 52 6.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 38 4.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 36 4.5%
Information 20 2.5%
Wholesale trade 15 1.9%
Educational services 11 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 11 1.4%
Manufacturing 8 1.0%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.5%
Transportation and warehousing 3 0.4%

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 68510 vs 68506 →

ZIP 68510 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 68510 ranks #4 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 68510 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 68510 ranks #8 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
68506 Lincoln, NE 27,952 1.6 mi
68505 Lincoln, NE 15,137 1.5 mi
68503 Lincoln, NE 15,264 2.3 mi
68504 Lincoln, NE 16,444 3.5 mi
68507 Lincoln, NE 13,429 3.8 mi
68516 Lincoln, NE 38,956 5.0 mi
68508 Lincoln, NE 14,475 3.7 mi
68502 Lincoln, NE 26,238 3.6 mi
68520 Lincoln, NE 1,143 4.4 mi
68526 Lincoln, NE 4,800 5.8 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
68504 standard
Lincoln, NE
Pop: 16,444
68503 standard
Lincoln, NE
Pop: 15,264

Related Areas

Lancaster County Lincoln, NE Nebraska

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 68510 in? ▼
ZIP code 68510 (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 68510? ▼
ZIP code 68510 in Lincoln, NE has a population of 20,514 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68510? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 68510 is $65,951, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68510? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 68510 is $239,700, which is 14% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68510? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 68510 is White at 84.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68510? ▼
ZIP code 68510 has 801 business establishments employing approximately 17,458 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68510? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68510 are: Health care and social assistance (174), Retail trade (108), Finance and insurance (90). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 68510? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 68510 increased by 7.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 143%. 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 68510? ▼
In ZIP code 68510, 63.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.8% 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 68510? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 68510 is 17.7 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 68510? ▼
In ZIP code 68510, approximately 58.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68510? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68510 is 12.9% 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.