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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
$94,244
Median income
$511,500
Median home value
51.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 28.7 square miles in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. The area is home to 1,143 residents, producing a population density of 40 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 68520 against Nebraska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 68520 sits at $94,244 (23% above the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $69,447. The poverty rate stands at 6.4% and the unemployment rate at 0.7%. On housing, the median home value is $511,500 (174% above the state average) with median rent at $1,640 per month, and 73.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 68520 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 51.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56, 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 68520 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 68520

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68520.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 68520?

56.0

Median Age

51.5%

Male

48.5%

Female

3.1%

Foreign-Born

White 94.0%
African American 0.4%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

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

$69,447

Per Capita Income

6.4%

Poverty Rate

0.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 68520 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$94,244 Top 23% higher than 77% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 69.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 51.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,211

Total Housing Units

1,162

Occupied Units

49

Vacant Units

2.36

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.1%
Renter 26.9%

$511,500

Median Home Value

+174% vs state

$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

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ZIP 68520 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 68520 ranks #9 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 68520 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 68520 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
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

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 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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Official Data Resources for Lincoln, NE

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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