| ZIP Code | 68526 |
|---|---|
| City | Lincoln |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Lancaster County |
| Area Code | 402 |
| Elevation | 1,378 ft |
| Latitude | 40.729979 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -96.582051 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 31109 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.61 |
| Below Poverty | 3.0% ▼ 70% below avg |
| College Grads | 73.6% ▲ 90% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.8% ▼ 63% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 50 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 612 (12.8%) |
| Some College | 146 (3%) |
| Associates | 458 (9.5%) |
| Bachelors | 497 (10.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,036 (63.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $117,447 ▲ 54% above avg ↓ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $424,900 ▲ 52% above avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,288/mo ↑ 12% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,041 |
| Vacant Units | 87 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.61 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,041 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 87 |
| Owner Occupied | 76.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 23.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.61 |
ZIP code 68526 is located in Lincoln, Nebraska, within Lancaster County. With a population of 7,767, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39 years. Economically, 68526 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $117,447 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 68526 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $424,900 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,288 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 76.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 30% since 2019.
The population of 68526 is primarily White (88.18%). Residents are highly educated — 73.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.0%. Household income has declined by 6% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 68526 stands at 1.8%, which is well below the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 83%.
Overall, ZIP code 68526 in Lincoln, NE is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 7,767 residents, a median household income of $117,447, and a median home value of $424,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Nebraska.