County

Lincoln County, NE

9 ZIP codes  ·  8 cities  ·  Nebraska

👥33,765Population
💰$65,291Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂42.6Median Age
🏠$183,586Median Home Value▼ 34% below avg
🎓36.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 41% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.0% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.9%Hispanic: 8.9%Black: 0.8%Asian: 0.9%Other: 1.7%Race
White86.9%
Hispanic8.9%
Black0.8%
Asian0.9%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty12.5% ▲ 25% above avg
College Grads36.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 41% below avg
No HS Diploma99 (0.4%)
HS Graduate6,179 (27.5%)
Some College3,686 (16.4%)
Associates4,318 (19.2%)
Bachelors3,504 (15.6%)
Graduate Degree4,693 (20.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 27.5%Some College: 16.4%Associates: 19.2%Bachelors: 15.6%Graduate: 20.9%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad27.5%
Some College16.4%
Associates19.2%
Bachelors15.6%
Graduate20.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.6%Renter: 35.4%Tenure
Owner64.6%
Renter35.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,291 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$183,586 ▼ 34% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$866/mo
Total Housing Units16,513
Vacant Units2,011

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
57%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
58%
About Lincoln County, NE

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 Codes in Lincoln County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.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%