Lincoln, NE · standard
ZIP Code 68527
Lancaster County, Nebraska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 696
- 10/sq mi Low-density area
- $145,357
- Median income Above-median income area
- $510,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 59.0%
- 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 4%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 13%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 10
- people per sq mi
- 98%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68527 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 68527 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, home to just 696 residents across 70.3 square miles, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 68527 skews affluent, with a median household income of $145,357 (90% above the average Nebraska ZIP), while per-capita income is $62,436. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.1% and unemployment is 1.1%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $510,300 (173% above the average Nebraska ZIP), while 98.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 59.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lancaster County, so 68527 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 68527
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lincoln, NE
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68527.
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Retail trade 5
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 5
Professional, scientific, and technical services
5 establishments
- Finance and insurance 4
Finance and insurance
4 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 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 68527, 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
696
Population
70.3
Area (sq mi)
10
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 68527?
46.4
Median Age
53.0%
Male
47.0%
Female
5.5%
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?
$145,357
Median Household Income
+90% vs state ZIP avg
$62,436
Per Capita Income
4.1%
Poverty Rate
1.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 68527 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)
$145,357 Top 1% higher than 99% 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
948housing units
948
Total Housing Units
856
Occupied Units
92
Vacant Units
2.71
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$510,300
Median Home Value
+173% vs state ZIP avg
2012
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
+5.9%
YoY Change (2021)
191
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+91%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 68527 have increased 5.9% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +91% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | +4.0% | 166 |
| 2018 | +0.5% | 167 |
| 2019 | +3.2% | 172 |
| 2020 | +5.0% | 181 |
| 2021 | +5.9% | 191 |
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 49 business establishments in ZIP 68527, employing approximately 260 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,736,000.
49
Businesses
260
Employees
$11.7M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 14 | 28.6% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 10.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 10.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 8.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 8.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 6.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 6.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 6.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 6.1% |
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 68527 vs 68520 →
ZIP 68527 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 68510
Lincoln (68510)
20,514 residents
- 68504
Lincoln (68504)
16,444 residents
- 68505
Lincoln (68505)
15,137 residents
- 68507
Lincoln (68507)
13,429 residents
- 68462 3,827
Waverly (68462)
3,827 residents
- 68347 2,570
Eagle (68347)
2,570 residents
- 68520 1,143
Lincoln (68520)
1,143 residents
- 68461 734
Walton (68461)
734 residents
- 68527 696
Lincoln (68527)
696 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 68527 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 68527 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 68517
Lincoln (68517)
$147,209 median income
- 68527
Lincoln (68527)
$145,357 median income
- 68462
Waverly (68462)
$119,712 median income
- 68520
Lincoln (68520)
$94,244 median income
- 68347
Eagle (68347)
$88,281 median income
- 68304
Alvo (68304)
$79,000 median income
- 68505
Lincoln (68505)
$75,980 median income
- 68507
Lincoln (68507)
$69,488 median income
- 68510
Lincoln (68510)
$65,951 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 68527 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68520 | Lincoln, NE | 1,143 | 3.6 mi |
| 68461 | Walton, NE | 734 | 5.6 mi |
| 68507 | Lincoln, NE | 13,429 | 4.8 mi |
| 68462 | Waverly, NE | 3,827 | 7.0 mi |
| 68505 | Lincoln, NE | 15,137 | 5.2 mi |
| 68347 | Eagle, NE | 2,570 | 5.9 mi |
| 68504 | Lincoln, NE | 16,444 | 7.1 mi |
| 68510 | Lincoln, NE | 20,514 | 6.5 mi |
| 68304 | Alvo, NE | 330 | 7.2 mi |
| 68517 | Lincoln, NE | 538 | 7.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 68527, both outside NE so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 68527 in?
ZIP code 68527 (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 68527?
ZIP code 68527 in Lincoln, NE has a population of 696 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68527?
The median household income in ZIP 68527 is $145,357, which is 91% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68527?
The median home value in ZIP 68527 is $510,300, which is 83% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68527?
The largest racial group in ZIP 68527 is White at 89.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68527?
ZIP code 68527 has 49 business establishments employing approximately 260 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68527?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68527 are: Construction (14), Retail trade (5), Professional, scientific, and technical services (5). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 68527?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 68527 increased by 5.9% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 91%. 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 68527?
In ZIP code 68527, 66.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 59.0% 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 68527?
In ZIP code 68527, approximately 98.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 1.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68527?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68527 is 4.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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