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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
$113,910
Median income
$446,500
Median home value
61.2%
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 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 Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $71,508. The poverty rate stands at 3.7% and the unemployment rate at 1.5%. Median home value sits at $446,500 (139% above the state average), median rent at $1,353 a month, and owner-occupancy at 74.0%.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Lancaster County, letting you compare 68526 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 68526?

40.9

Median Age

47.4%

Male

52.6%

Female

6.2%

Foreign-Born

White 89.1%
African American 0.7%
Asian 5.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

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

$71,508

Per Capita Income

3.7%

Poverty Rate

1.5%

Unemployment Rate

21.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 68526 ranks nationally

Lincoln, NE household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$113,910 Top 12% higher than 88% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 72.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 61.2%

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

What does housing look like?

3,131

Total Housing Units

3,058

Occupied Units

73

Vacant Units

2.58

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.0%
Renter 26.0%

$446,500

Median Home Value

+139% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 68526 ranks #6 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 68526 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 68526 ranks #3 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
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

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 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.

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