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Lincoln, NE · standard

ZIP Code 68512

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

11,659
496/sq mi
$104,448
Median income
$322,400
Median home value
51.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lincoln pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 16%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 30%
home value, US ZIPs
496
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68512 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 68512 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, home to 11,659 residents across 23.5 square miles, a density of 496 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 68512 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $104,448 (36% above the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $57,038. The poverty rate stands at 6.6% and the unemployment rate at 3.0%. The typical home here is valued at $322,400 (72% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,251 monthly, and 65.6% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 51.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, and the average commute is 20 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 68512, plus 6 more within Lancaster County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 68512

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lincoln, NE

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68512.

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 68512, 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

11,659

Population

23.5

Area (sq mi)

496

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68512?

38.8

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

9.2%

Foreign-Born

White 85.9%
African American 1.8%
Asian 7.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

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?

$104,448

Median Household Income

+36% vs state

$57,038

Per Capita Income

6.6%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

20.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 68512 ranks nationally

Lincoln, NE household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$104,448 Top 16% higher than 84% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 67.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 51.1%

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

What does housing look like?

5,941

Total Housing Units

5,841

Occupied Units

100

Vacant Units

2.36

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.6%
Renter 34.4%

$322,400

Median Home Value

+72% vs state

$1,251

Median Rent

2000

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

+3.2%

YoY Change (2024)

234

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+134%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 68512 have increased 3.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +134% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.4% 164
2021 +11.2% 182
2022 +10.9% 202
2023 +12.2% 227
2024 +3.2% 234

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 517 business establishments in ZIP 68512, employing approximately 8,411 people with a combined annual payroll of $491,442,000.

517

Businesses

8,411

Employees

$491.4M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 71 13.7%
Construction 63 12.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 62 12.0%
Finance and insurance 52 10.1%
Other services (except public administration) 40 7.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 38 7.3%
Accommodation and food services 35 6.8%
Retail trade 31 6.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 31 6.0%
Information 19 3.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 19 3.7%
Wholesale trade 15 2.9%
Educational services 13 2.5%
Manufacturing 12 2.3%
Transportation and warehousing 10 1.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 68512 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 68512 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 68512 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 68512 ranks #4 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
68523 Lincoln, NE 1,390 2.7 mi
68502 Lincoln, NE 26,238 3.3 mi
68516 Lincoln, NE 38,956 3.4 mi
68508 Lincoln, NE 14,475 5.5 mi
68522 Lincoln, NE 12,728 4.5 mi
68506 Lincoln, NE 27,952 4.8 mi
68430 Roca, NE 1,402 5.4 mi
68503 Lincoln, NE 15,264 6.2 mi
68521 Lincoln, NE 31,733 8.8 mi
68526 Lincoln, NE 4,800 6.5 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 68512 in? ▼
ZIP code 68512 (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 68512? ▼
ZIP code 68512 in Lincoln, NE has a population of 11,659 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68512? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 68512 is $104,448, which is 37% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68512? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 68512 is $322,400, which is 16% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68512? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 68512 is White at 85.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68512? ▼
ZIP code 68512 has 517 business establishments employing approximately 8,411 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68512? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68512 are: Health care and social assistance (71), Construction (63), Professional, scientific, and technical services (62). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 68512? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 68512 increased by 3.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 134%. 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 68512? ▼
In ZIP code 68512, 67.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 51.1% 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 68512? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 68512 is 20.3 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 68512? ▼
In ZIP code 68512, approximately 65.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68512? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68512 is 6.6% 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.