Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.29 |
| Below Poverty | 12.5% ▲ 25% above avg |
| College Grads | 36.5% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 2.9% ▼ 41% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 99 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 6,179 (27.5%) |
| Some College | 3,686 (16.4%) |
| Associates | 4,318 (19.2%) |
| Bachelors | 3,504 (15.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,693 (20.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $65,291 ▼ 14% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $183,586 ▼ 34% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $866/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 16,513 |
| Vacant Units | 2,011 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Lincoln County is located in Nebraska and encompasses 9 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 33,765 residents. With a median age of 42.58, it is a middle-aged county.
Lincoln County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $65,291 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.9%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 12.5% is above the national average.
Housing in Lincoln County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $183,586 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $865. Homeownership rates are high at 64.6%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Lincoln County are primarily White (86.9%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 36.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Lincoln County, NE is a solidly middle-class area in Nebraska. The 9 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69123 | Brady | 888 | $78,523 | $172,600 | $950 | 5.0% | 41.8% |
| 69132 | Dickens | 98 | $94,844 | $160,000 | — | 0.0% | 42.0% |
| 69143 | Hershey | 1,675 | $96,033 | $185,700 | $768 | 2.7% | 44.6% |
| 69151 | Maxwell | 884 | $85,833 | $212,300 | $842 | 1.0% | 45.5% |
| 69101 | North Platte | 27,572 | $61,833 | $183,100 | $878 | 3.1% | 34.9% |
| 69165 | Sutherland | 1,894 | $76,477 | $204,000 | $824 | 1.8% | 41.4% |
| 69169 | Wallace | 465 | $39,792 | $111,100 | $532 | 0.0% | 35.7% |
| 69170 | Wellfleet | 289 | $71,250 | $154,500 | $888 | 0.0% | 61.5% |