Lincoln, NE · standard
ZIP Code 68524
Lancaster County, Nebraska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,983
- 76/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $81,045
- Median income Near-median income area
- $234,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lincoln pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 37%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 46%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 76
- people per sq mi
- 60%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68524 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 68524 (Lincoln, NE) rose +2.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 242.1 in 2023 to 248.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 68524 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, home to 5,983 residents across 79.2 square miles, a density of 76 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 68524 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $81,045 (6% above the average Nebraska ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,930. The poverty rate is 12.9%, with unemployment at 4.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $234,600 (25% above the average Nebraska ZIP) and median rent is $973; 59.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.5, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lancaster County, so 68524 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 68524
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lincoln, NE
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68524.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
15 establishments
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
11 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
9 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 68524, 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
5,983
Population
79.2
Area (sq mi)
76
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 68524?
30.5
Median Age
51.7%
Male
48.3%
Female
11.7%
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?
$81,045
Median Household Income
+6% vs state ZIP avg
$28,930
Per Capita Income
12.9%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
20.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 68524 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)
$81,045 Top 35% higher than 65% 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
2,163housing units
2,163
Total Housing Units
2,096
Occupied Units
67
Vacant Units
2.91
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$234,600
Median Home Value
+25% vs state ZIP avg
$973
Median Rent
1978
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
+2.6%
YoY Change (2024)
248
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+148%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 68524 have increased 2.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +148% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.2% | 169 |
| 2021 | +11.1% | 188 |
| 2022 | +18.9% | 224 |
| 2023 | +8.2% | 242 |
| 2024 | +2.6% | 248 |
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 88 business establishments in ZIP 68524, employing approximately 5,689 people with a combined annual payroll of $358,496,000.
88
Businesses
5,689
Employees
$358.5M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 15 | 17.1% |
| Construction | 13 | 14.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 12.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 11.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 10.2% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 8.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 5.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 5.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 4.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 3.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 3.4% |
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 68524 vs 68528 →
ZIP 68524 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 68521
Lincoln (68521)
31,733 residents
- 68504
Lincoln (68504)
16,444 residents
- 68503
Lincoln (68503)
15,264 residents
- 68508
Lincoln (68508)
14,475 residents
- 68522
Lincoln (68522)
12,728 residents
- 68528 6,285
Lincoln (68528)
6,285 residents
- 68524 5,983
Lincoln (68524)
5,983 residents
- 68428 1,375
Raymond (68428)
1,375 residents
- 68402 1,210
Malcolm (68402)
1,210 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 68524 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 68524 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
- 68531
Lincoln (68531)
$167,500 median income
- 68402
Malcolm (68402)
$123,000 median income
- 68428
Raymond (68428)
$115,000 median income
- 68524
Lincoln (68524)
$81,045 median income
- 68522
Lincoln (68522)
$77,597 median income
- 68528
Lincoln (68528)
$75,740 median income
- 68521 $67,483
Lincoln (68521)
$67,483 median income
- 68504 $56,213
Lincoln (68504)
$56,213 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 68524 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68528 | Lincoln, NE | 6,285 | 3.6 mi |
| 68402 | Malcolm, NE | 1,210 | 3.7 mi |
| 68521 | Lincoln, NE | 31,733 | 5.0 mi |
| 68428 | Raymond, NE | 1,375 | 6.8 mi |
| 68531 | Lincoln, NE | 48 | 4.8 mi |
| 68532 | Lincoln, NE | 493 | 5.8 mi |
| 68522 | Lincoln, NE | 12,728 | 6.1 mi |
| 68508 | Lincoln, NE | 14,475 | 6.4 mi |
| 68504 | Lincoln, NE | 16,444 | 7.7 mi |
| 68503 | Lincoln, NE | 15,264 | 7.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 68524, 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 (5,983 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 68524 in?
ZIP code 68524 (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 68524?
ZIP code 68524 in Lincoln, NE has a population of 5,983 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68524?
The median household income in ZIP 68524 is $81,045, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68524?
The median home value in ZIP 68524 is $234,600, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68524?
The largest racial group in ZIP 68524 is White at 76.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68524?
ZIP code 68524 has 88 business establishments employing approximately 5,689 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68524?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68524 are: Manufacturing (15), Construction (13), Transportation and warehousing (11). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 68524?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 68524 increased by 2.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 148%. 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 68524?
In ZIP code 68524, 51.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.6% 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 68524?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 68524 is 20.5 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 68524?
In ZIP code 68524, approximately 59.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68524?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68524 is 12.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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