Lincoln, NE · standard
ZIP Code 68526
Lancaster County, Nebraska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,800
- 164/sq mi High-density area
- $113,910
- Median income Above-median income area
- $446,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 61.2%
- 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 12%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 17%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 164
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68526 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 68526 covers 29.2 square miles in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,800 residents on file, a density of 164 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 68526 skews affluent, with a median household income of $113,910 (49% above the average Nebraska ZIP), while per-capita income is $71,508. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.7% and unemployment is 1.5%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $446,500 (139% above the average Nebraska ZIP), while 74.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,353.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 61.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, 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 68526 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 68526
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lincoln, NE
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68526.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
45 establishments
- Construction
Construction
33 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
26 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
25 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
18 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 68526, 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
4,800
Population
29.2
Area (sq mi)
164
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 68526?
40.9
Median Age
47.4%
Male
52.6%
Female
6.2%
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?
$113,910
Median Household Income
+49% vs state ZIP avg
$71,508
Per Capita Income
3.7%
Poverty Rate
1.5%
Unemployment Rate
21.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 68526 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)
$113,910 Top 7% higher than 93% 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
3,131housing units
3,131
Total Housing Units
3,058
Occupied Units
73
Vacant Units
2.58
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$446,500
Median Home Value
+139% vs state ZIP avg
$1,353
Median Rent
2010
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
+4.0%
YoY Change (2021)
151
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+51%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 68526 have increased 4.0% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +51% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | +0.5% | 130 |
| 2018 | +9.2% | 142 |
| 2019 | -1.4% | 140 |
| 2020 | +4.2% | 146 |
| 2021 | +4.0% | 151 |
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 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 233 business establishments in ZIP 68526, employing approximately 3,098 people with a combined annual payroll of $125,489,000.
233
Businesses
3,098
Employees
$125.5M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 45 | 19.3% |
| Construction | 33 | 14.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 26 | 11.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 25 | 10.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 18 | 7.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 17 | 7.3% |
| Retail trade | 14 | 6.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 14 | 6.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 6.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 3.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 2.1% |
| Educational services | 5 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.3% |
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 68526 vs 68516 →
ZIP 68526 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
- 68505 15,137
Lincoln (68505)
15,137 residents
- 68512 11,659
Lincoln (68512)
11,659 residents
- 68526 4,800
Lincoln (68526)
4,800 residents
- 68372 2,827
Hickman (68372)
2,827 residents
- 68317 1,495
Bennet (68317)
1,495 residents
- 68430 1,402
Roca (68430)
1,402 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 68526 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 68526 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 68430
Roca (68430)
$145,729 median income
- 68372
Hickman (68372)
$114,420 median income
- 68526
Lincoln (68526)
$113,910 median income
- 68317
Bennet (68317)
$108,056 median income
- 68512
Lincoln (68512)
$104,448 median income
- 68516
Lincoln (68516)
$100,821 median income
- 68520
Lincoln (68520)
$94,244 median income
- 68505
Lincoln (68505)
$75,980 median income
- 68506
Lincoln (68506)
$72,637 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 68526 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68516 | Lincoln, NE | 38,956 | 3.1 mi |
| 68520 | Lincoln, NE | 1,143 | 4.9 mi |
| 68461 | Walton, NE | 734 | 4.3 mi |
| 68506 | Lincoln, NE | 27,952 | 4.6 mi |
| 68510 | Lincoln, NE | 20,514 | 5.8 mi |
| 68505 | Lincoln, NE | 15,137 | 6.7 mi |
| 68512 | Lincoln, NE | 11,659 | 6.5 mi |
| 68317 | Bennet, NE | 1,495 | 5.8 mi |
| 68430 | Roca, NE | 1,402 | 6.1 mi |
| 68372 | Hickman, NE | 2,827 | 8.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 68526, 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 (4,800 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 68526 in?
ZIP code 68526 (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 68526?
ZIP code 68526 in Lincoln, NE has a population of 4,800 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68526?
The median household income in ZIP 68526 is $113,910, which is 49% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68526?
The median home value in ZIP 68526 is $446,500, which is 61% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68526?
The largest racial group in ZIP 68526 is White at 89.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68526?
ZIP code 68526 has 233 business establishments employing approximately 3,098 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68526?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68526 are: Health care and social assistance (45), Construction (33), Professional, scientific, and technical services (26). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 68526?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 68526 increased by 4.0% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 51%. 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 68526?
In ZIP code 68526, 72.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 61.2% 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 68526?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 68526 is 21.3 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 68526?
In ZIP code 68526, approximately 74.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68526?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68526 is 3.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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