US ZIP Code
68517

Lincoln, NE

Lancaster County  ·  Nebraska

● Active
👥 462 Population ↓ 15% since 2019
💰 $143,782 Median HH Income
▲ 88% above avg ↑ 34% since 2019
🎂 44.6 Median Age ↓ 3% since 2019
🏠 $495,700 Median Home Value
▲ 78% above avg ↑ 47% since 2019
🎓 66.3% College Grads
▲ 71% above avg
📊 0.0% Unemployment
▼ 100% below avg
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code68517
CityLincoln
StateNebraska (NE)
CountyLancaster County
Area Code402
Elevation1,247 ft
Latitude40.932207
Longitude-96.603253
TimezoneChicago (DST)
FIPS31109
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 56.1% (259) Female 43.9% (203) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
28%
25–44
23%
45–64
37%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.6 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019
Avg Household Size2.72
Below Poverty0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
College Grads66.3% ▲ 71% above avg
Unemployment0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
HS Graduate71 (22%)
Some College26 (8%)
Associates12 (3.7%)
Bachelors167 (51.7%)
Graduate Degree47 (14.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 22%Some College: 8%Associates: 3.7%Bachelors: 51.7%Graduate: 14.6%Edu
HS Grad22.0%
Some College8.0%
Associates3.7%
Bachelors51.7%
Graduate14.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 100%Tenure
Owner100.0%

Home Value Distribution

$200k–300k
11%
$300k–500k
41%
Over $500k
49%

Financials

Median HH Income$143,782 ▲ 88% above avg ↑ 34% since 2019
Median Home Value$495,700 ▲ 78% above avg ↑ 47% since 2019
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Units170
Avg HH Size2.72

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$75k–100k
6%
$100k–150k
45%
$150k–200k
20%
Over $200k
19%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
59%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
54%

Summary

Total Units170
Owner Occupied100.0%
Renter Occupied0.0%
Avg HH Size2.72
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 68517 is in Lincoln, NE, in Lancaster County.
ZIP code 68517 is located in Nebraska (NE).
ZIP code 68517 is in Lancaster County, NE.
ZIP 68517 observes the Chicago timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 68517 is 462 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 68517 is $143,782 (ACS 2023).
The median home value in ZIP 68517 is $495,700 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 68517

ZIP code 68517 is located in Lincoln, Nebraska, within Lancaster County. With a population of 462, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.6 years. Economically, 68517 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $143,782 is significantly above the national average.

Real estate in ZIP code 68517 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $495,700 is significantly above the national average. Median home values have increased by 47% since 2019.

The population of 68517 is primarily White (100.00%). Residents are highly educated — 66.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Household income has grown by 34% since 2019.

Overall, ZIP code 68517 in Lincoln, NE is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 462 residents, a median household income of $143,782, and a median home value of $495,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Nebraska.