| ZIP Code | 68506 |
|---|---|
| City | Lincoln |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Lancaster County |
| Area Code | 402 |
| Elevation | 1,222 ft |
| Latitude | 40.783832 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -96.639581 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 31109 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.7 yrs ↑ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.19 |
| Below Poverty | 8.6% ▼ 14% below avg |
| College Grads | 55.6% ▲ 44% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.6% ▼ 68% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 158 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,474 (19.2%) |
| Some College | 2,005 (11.1%) |
| Associates | 2,390 (13.2%) |
| Bachelors | 2,110 (11.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7,955 (44%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $70,501 ▼ 8% below avg ↑ 19% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $245,200 ▼ 12% below avg ↑ 42% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,147/mo ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 13,044 |
| Vacant Units | 578 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.19 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 13,044 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 578 |
| Owner Occupied | 63.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 36.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.19 |
ZIP code 68506 is located in Lincoln, Nebraska, within Lancaster County. With a population of 27,909, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.7 years. Economically, 68506 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $70,501 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 68506 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $245,200 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,147 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 63.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 42% since 2019.
The population of 68506 is primarily White (81.42%). Residents are well-educated — 55.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.6%. Household income has grown by 19% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 68506 stands at 1.6%, which is well below the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 68506 in Lincoln, NE is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 27,909 residents, a median household income of $70,501, and a median home value of $245,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Nebraska.