ZIP Code 68517

ZIP code 68517 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 69.0 square miles in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. The area is home to 538 residents, producing a population density of 8 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 68517 against Nebraska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 68517 sits at $147,209 (92% above the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $89,851. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $529,100 (183% above the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 68517 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.8, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lancaster County, so you can benchmark 68517 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →