Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.34 |
| Below Poverty | 11.8% ▲ 18% above avg |
| College Grads | 52.6% ▲ 36% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.2% ▼ 34% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 3,671 (2.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 34,505 (19.5%) |
| Some College | 19,616 (11.1%) |
| Associates | 25,283 (14.3%) |
| Bachelors | 21,584 (12.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 72,633 (41%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $74,576 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $246,406 ▼ 12% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,071/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 129,771 |
| Vacant Units | 5,833 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Lincoln is a city in Nebraska, located in Lancaster County. The city spans 29 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 301,026 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.63 years.
Economically, Lincoln is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $74,576 is near the national average. Approximately 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.
The real estate market in Lincoln is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $246,406, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,070 per month.
The population of Lincoln is well-educated. 52.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (77.66%).
Lincoln, NE offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Nebraska. Spread across 29 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.
| ZIP | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68502 | 25,571 | $65,825 | $220,500 | $812 | 3.6% | 50.0% | 52.9% |
| 68503 | 15,625 | $50,886 | $158,900 | $974 | 4.4% | 50.9% | 38.2% |
| 68504 | 17,396 | $52,159 | $169,000 | $1,014 | 4.7% | 44.3% | 28.8% |
| 68505 | 18,185 | $71,966 | $216,600 | $1,095 | 1.9% | 49.4% | 56.4% |
| 68506 | 27,909 | $70,501 | $245,200 | $1,147 | 1.6% | 55.6% | 63.8% |
| 68507 | 16,481 | $71,194 | $215,000 | $884 | 2.0% | 46.6% | 67.2% |
| 68508 | 17,444 | $33,561 | $121,400 | $760 | 8.3% | 43.7% | 8.2% |
| 68510 | 19,534 | $64,183 | $221,200 | $857 | 2.4% | 49.2% | 58.5% |
| 68512 | 13,668 | $101,828 | $295,900 | $1,242 | 3.3% | 61.8% | 65.1% |
| 68514 | 265 | $118,512 | $387,900 | — | 0.0% | 50.8% | 82.9% |
| 68516 | 47,389 | $100,093 | $331,600 | $1,213 | 2.5% | 65.8% | 69.9% |
| 68517 | 462 | $143,782 | $495,700 | — | 0.0% | 66.3% | 100.0% |
| 68520 | 2,491 | $91,172 | $456,400 | $1,584 | 0.7% | 57.9% | 76.4% |
| 68521 | 38,386 | $66,902 | $235,600 | $1,196 | 2.9% | 46.8% | 56.2% |
| 68522 | 14,330 | $77,151 | $225,400 | $1,204 | 5.5% | 38.7% | 73.0% |
| 68523 | 1,951 | $144,028 | $502,000 | — | 4.4% | 64.0% | 96.2% |
| 68524 | 6,049 | $80,139 | $214,500 | $971 | 4.9% | 40.3% | 59.9% |
| 68526 | 7,767 | $117,447 | $424,900 | $1,288 | 1.8% | 73.6% | 76.3% |
| 68527 | 2,238 | $127,813 | $482,600 | — | 1.3% | 63.0% | 97.6% |
| 68528 | 6,955 | $75,000 | $243,700 | $1,227 | 1.7% | 56.6% | 59.3% |
| 68531 | 202 | $157,188 | $460,900 | — | 0.0% | 45.7% | 88.5% |
| 68532 | 728 | $170,000 | $553,700 | — | 0.0% | 70.5% | 100.0% |