Lincoln, NE · standard
ZIP Code 68523
Lancaster County, Nebraska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,390
- 34/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $141,786
- Median income Above-median income area
- $508,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 56.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lincoln pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 5%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 13%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 34
- people per sq mi
- 94%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68523 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 68523 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, home to just 1,390 residents across 41.4 square miles, a density of 34 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 68523 skews affluent, with a median household income of $141,786 (85% above the average Nebraska ZIP), while per-capita income is $67,960. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 2.6% and unemployment is 3.2%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $508,600 (172% above the average Nebraska ZIP), while 94.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 56.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lancaster County, so 68523 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 68523
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lincoln, NE
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68523.
- Construction
Construction
22 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 8
Professional, scientific, and technical services
8 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
8 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 6
Real estate and rental and leasing
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 5
Health care and social assistance
5 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 68523, 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
1,390
Population
41.4
Area (sq mi)
34
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 68523?
43.7
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
1.3%
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?
$141,786
Median Household Income
+85% vs state ZIP avg
$67,960
Per Capita Income
2.6%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 68523 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)
$141,786 Top 2% higher than 98% 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
784housing units
784
Total Housing Units
746
Occupied Units
38
Vacant Units
2.71
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$508,600
Median Home Value
+172% vs state ZIP avg
2005
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
+17.4%
YoY Change (2023)
238
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+138%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 68523 have increased 17.4% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +138% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +5.6% | 160 |
| 2020 | -0.6% | 159 |
| 2021 | +4.6% | 166 |
| 2022 | +22.4% | 203 |
| 2023 | +17.4% | 238 |
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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 71 business establishments in ZIP 68523, employing approximately 359 people with a combined annual payroll of $17,331,000.
71
Businesses
359
Employees
$17.3M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 22 | 31.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 11.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 11.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 8.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 7.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 7.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 5.6% |
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 68523 vs 68512 →
ZIP 68523 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
- 68502
Lincoln (68502)
26,238 residents
- 68508 14,475
Lincoln (68508)
14,475 residents
- 68522 12,728
Lincoln (68522)
12,728 residents
- 68512 11,659
Lincoln (68512)
11,659 residents
- 68528 6,285
Lincoln (68528)
6,285 residents
- 68523 1,390
Lincoln (68523)
1,390 residents
- 68339 1,311
Denton (68339)
1,311 residents
- 68404 902
Martell (68404)
902 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 68523 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 68523 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 68532
Lincoln (68532)
$179,554 median income
- 68523
Lincoln (68523)
$141,786 median income
- 68404
Martell (68404)
$112,643 median income
- 68512
Lincoln (68512)
$104,448 median income
- 68339
Denton (68339)
$101,146 median income
- 68516
Lincoln (68516)
$100,821 median income
- 68438
Sprague (68438)
$81,250 median income
- 68522
Lincoln (68522)
$77,597 median income
- 68528
Lincoln (68528)
$75,740 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 68523 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68512 | Lincoln, NE | 11,659 | 2.7 mi |
| 68522 | Lincoln, NE | 12,728 | 3.6 mi |
| 68339 | Denton, NE | 1,311 | 5.6 mi |
| 68502 | Lincoln, NE | 26,238 | 4.6 mi |
| 68516 | Lincoln, NE | 38,956 | 6.1 mi |
| 68438 | Sprague, NE | 142 | 7.6 mi |
| 68404 | Martell, NE | 902 | 8.3 mi |
| 68508 | Lincoln, NE | 14,475 | 6.3 mi |
| 68532 | Lincoln, NE | 493 | 5.9 mi |
| 68528 | Lincoln, NE | 6,285 | 6.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 68523, 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 (1,390 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 68523 in?
ZIP code 68523 (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 68523?
ZIP code 68523 in Lincoln, NE has a population of 1,390 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68523?
The median household income in ZIP 68523 is $141,786, which is 86% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68523?
The median home value in ZIP 68523 is $508,600, which is 83% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68523?
The largest racial group in ZIP 68523 is White at 94.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68523?
ZIP code 68523 has 71 business establishments employing approximately 359 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68523?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68523 are: Construction (22), Professional, scientific, and technical services (8), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (8). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 68523?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 68523 increased by 17.4% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 138%. 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 68523?
In ZIP code 68523, 68.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 56.9% 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 68523?
In ZIP code 68523, approximately 94.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68523?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68523 is 2.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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