| ZIP Code | 68505 |
|---|---|
| City | Lincoln |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Lancaster County |
| Area Code | 402 |
| Elevation | 1,276 ft |
| Latitude | 40.824398 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -96.615664 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 31109 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 32.1 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.36 |
| Below Poverty | 9.4% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 49.4% ▲ 28% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.9% ▼ 62% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 84 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,501 (23.1%) |
| Some College | 1,143 (10.6%) |
| Associates | 1,749 (16.1%) |
| Bachelors | 1,797 (16.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,557 (32.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $71,966 ≈ Avg ↑ 22% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $216,600 ▼ 22% below avg ↑ 47% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,095/mo ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 7,961 |
| Vacant Units | 253 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.36 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 7,961 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 253 |
| Owner Occupied | 56.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 43.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.36 |
ZIP code 68505 is located in Lincoln, Nebraska, within Lancaster County. With a population of 18,185, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 32.1 years. Economically, 68505 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $71,966 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 68505 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $216,600 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,095 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (56.4%) and renters (43.6%). Median home values have increased by 47% since 2019.
The population of 68505 is primarily White (81.61%). Residents are well-educated — 49.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.4%. Household income has grown by 22% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 68505 stands at 1.9%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 68505 in Lincoln, NE is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 18,185 residents, a median household income of $71,966, and a median home value of $216,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Nebraska.