| ZIP Code | 68850 |
|---|---|
| City | Lexington |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Dawson County |
| Area Code | 308 |
| Elevation | 2,423 ft |
| Latitude | 40.826405 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -99.739779 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 31047 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 31.3 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.01 |
| Below Poverty | 14.9% ▲ 49% above avg |
| College Grads | 25.7% ▼ 34% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.4% ▼ 51% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 760 (13.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,803 (31.5%) |
| Some College | 936 (16.3%) |
| Associates | 759 (13.3%) |
| Bachelors | 390 (6.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,080 (18.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $64,269 ▼ 16% below avg ↑ 19% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $156,700 ▼ 44% below avg ↑ 54% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $911/mo ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,299 |
| Vacant Units | 227 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.01 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,299 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 227 |
| Owner Occupied | 57.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 42.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.01 |
ZIP code 68850 is located in Lexington, Nebraska, within Dawson County. With a population of 12,394, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 31.3 years. Economically, 68850 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $64,269 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 68850 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $156,700 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $911 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (57.5%) and renters (42.5%). Median home values have increased by 54% since 2019.
The population of 68850 is majority Hispanic (62.30%). Residents are moderately educated — 25.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 14.9%. Household income has grown by 19% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 68850 stands at 2.4%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 68850 in Lexington, NE is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 12,394 residents, a median household income of $64,269, and a median home value of $156,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Nebraska.