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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
$81,045
Median income
$234,600
Median home value
22.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $28,930. The poverty rate stands at 12.9% and the unemployment rate at 4.6%. On housing, the median home value is $234,600 (25% above the state average) with median rent at $973 per month, and 59.7% of occupied units 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. To put 68524 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Lancaster County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 + 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68524?

30.5

Median Age

51.7%

Male

48.3%

Female

11.7%

Foreign-Born

White 76.5%
African American 3.3%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.4%
Hispanic or Latino 21.3%

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

$28,930

Per Capita Income

12.9%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

20.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 68524 ranks nationally

Lincoln, NE household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$81,045 Top 37% higher than 63% 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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 51.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.6%

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

What does housing look like?

2,163

Total Housing Units

2,096

Occupied Units

67

Vacant Units

2.91

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.7%
Renter 40.3%

$234,600

Median Home Value

+25% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 68524 ranks #7 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 68524 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 68524 ranks #5 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
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

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 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.

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