| ZIP Code | 68516 |
|---|---|
| City | Lincoln |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Lancaster County |
| Area Code | 402 |
| Elevation | 1,362 ft |
| Latitude | 40.735276 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -96.64279 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 31109 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.48 |
| Below Poverty | 5.5% ▼ 45% below avg |
| College Grads | 65.8% ▲ 70% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.5% ▼ 49% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 219 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,801 (12.7%) |
| Some College | 2,123 (7.1%) |
| Associates | 4,106 (13.7%) |
| Bachelors | 3,501 (11.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 16,236 (54.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $100,093 ▲ 31% above avg ↑ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $331,600 ▲ 19% above avg ↑ 39% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,213/mo ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 19,549 |
| Vacant Units | 551 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.48 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 19,549 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 551 |
| Owner Occupied | 69.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 30.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.48 |
ZIP code 68516 is located in Lincoln, Nebraska, within Lancaster County. With a population of 47,389, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.8 years. Economically, 68516 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $100,093 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 68516 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $331,600 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,213 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 69.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 39% since 2019.
The population of 68516 is primarily White (86.75%). Residents are highly educated — 65.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.5%. Household income has grown by 14% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 68516 stands at 2.5%, which is below the national average. About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 68516 in Lincoln, NE is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 47,389 residents, a median household income of $100,093, and a median home value of $331,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Nebraska.