Lincoln, NE · standard
ZIP Code 68520
Lancaster County, Nebraska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,143
- 40/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $94,244
- Median income Above-median income area
- $511,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 51.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lincoln pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 23%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 12%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 40
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68520 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 68520 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, home to just 1,143 residents across 28.7 square miles, a density of 40 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 68520 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $94,244 (23% above the average Nebraska ZIP), while per-capita income is $69,447. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.4% and unemployment is 0.7%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $511,500 (174% above the average Nebraska ZIP), while 73.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,640.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 51.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lancaster County, so 68520 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 68520
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lincoln, NE
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68520.
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
11 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
11 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
9 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
7 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 68520, 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
1,143
Population
28.7
Area (sq mi)
40
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 68520?
56.0
Median Age
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Female
3.1%
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?
$94,244
Median Household Income
+23% vs state ZIP avg
$69,447
Per Capita Income
6.4%
Poverty Rate
0.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 68520 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)
$94,244 Top 16% higher than 84% 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
1,211housing units
1,211
Total Housing Units
1,162
Occupied Units
49
Vacant Units
2.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$511,500
Median Home Value
+174% vs state ZIP avg
$1,640
Median Rent
2011
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
+16.0%
YoY Change (2024)
276
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+176%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 68520 have increased 16.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +176% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | -4.9% | 163 |
| 2020 | +2.6% | 168 |
| 2021 | +3.4% | 173 |
| 2022 | +16.0% | 201 |
| 2024 | – | 276 |
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 75 business establishments in ZIP 68520, employing approximately 1,168 people with a combined annual payroll of $76,272,000.
75
Businesses
1,168
Employees
$76.3M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 11 | 14.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 14.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 11 | 14.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 12.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 9.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 8.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 6.7% |
| Educational services | 4 | 5.3% |
| Information | 3 | 4.0% |
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 68520 vs 68461 →
ZIP 68520 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 68516
Lincoln (68516)
38,956 residents
- 68506
Lincoln (68506)
27,952 residents
- 68510
Lincoln (68510)
20,514 residents
- 68503 15,264
Lincoln (68503)
15,264 residents
- 68505 15,137
Lincoln (68505)
15,137 residents
- 68507 13,429
Lincoln (68507)
13,429 residents
- 68526 4,800
Lincoln (68526)
4,800 residents
- 68347 2,570
Eagle (68347)
2,570 residents
- 68520 1,143
Lincoln (68520)
1,143 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 68520 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 68520 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 68527
Lincoln (68527)
$145,357 median income
- 68526
Lincoln (68526)
$113,910 median income
- 68516
Lincoln (68516)
$100,821 median income
- 68520
Lincoln (68520)
$94,244 median income
- 68347
Eagle (68347)
$88,281 median income
- 68505
Lincoln (68505)
$75,980 median income
- 68506
Lincoln (68506)
$72,637 median income
- 68507
Lincoln (68507)
$69,488 median income
- 68510
Lincoln (68510)
$65,951 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 68520 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68461 | Walton, NE | 734 | 3.0 mi |
| 68527 | Lincoln, NE | 696 | 3.6 mi |
| 68510 | Lincoln, NE | 20,514 | 4.4 mi |
| 68505 | Lincoln, NE | 15,137 | 3.9 mi |
| 68526 | Lincoln, NE | 4,800 | 4.9 mi |
| 68506 | Lincoln, NE | 27,952 | 4.7 mi |
| 68507 | Lincoln, NE | 13,429 | 5.3 mi |
| 68347 | Eagle, NE | 2,570 | 6.5 mi |
| 68503 | Lincoln, NE | 15,264 | 6.6 mi |
| 68516 | Lincoln, NE | 38,956 | 6.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 68520, 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 (1,143 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 68520 in?
ZIP code 68520 (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 68520?
ZIP code 68520 in Lincoln, NE has a population of 1,143 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68520?
The median household income in ZIP 68520 is $94,244, which is 24% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68520?
The median home value in ZIP 68520 is $511,500, which is 84% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68520?
The largest racial group in ZIP 68520 is White at 94.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68520?
ZIP code 68520 has 75 business establishments employing approximately 1,168 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68520?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68520 are: Construction (11), Real estate and rental and leasing (11), Health care and social assistance (11). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 68520?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 68520 increased by 16.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 176%. 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 68520?
In ZIP code 68520, 69.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 51.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 68520?
In ZIP code 68520, approximately 73.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68520?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68520 is 6.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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