68503 ZIP Code
Lincoln, Nebraska
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 68503 |
| City/Town: | Lincoln |
| County: | Lancaster |
| State: | Nebraska |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 15,667 |
| Median Household Income: | $44,874 |
| Per Capita Income: | $26,092 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,805 |
| Median Home Value: | $147,800 |
| Land Area: | 2.9 sq miles
7.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.8245, -96.6739 |
Population Information (68503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 15,667 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,862 | 50.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,805 | 49.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 26.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,155 | 7.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,066 | 6.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 691 | 4.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,412 | 9.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,989 | 19.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,767 | 17.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,843 | 11.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,278 | 8.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 556 | 3.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 620 | 4.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 925 | 5.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 254 | 1.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 111 | 0.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (68503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $147,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $892 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,805 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,301 | 92.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 504 | 7.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,194 | 34.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,107 | 65.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (68503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 8,354 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 964 | 11.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 540 | 6.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,567 | 18.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,390 | 16.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 872 | 10.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,696 | 20.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,325 | 15.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 82.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 36.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (68503 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $44,874 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $67,280 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $63,735 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $26,092 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (68503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,216 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,813 | 95.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 398 | 4.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,331 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,386 | 72.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,826 | 20.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 596 | 6.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 5 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (68503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 9,948 | 63.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,466 | 9.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 161 | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,820 | 11.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 696 | 4.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,568 | 10.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,210 | 7.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,316 | 14.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,490 | 9.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 21 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 2 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 803 | 5.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (68503 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 369 | 5.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 536 | 8.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 593 | 9.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 811 | 12.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,155 | 18.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,108 | 17.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 818 | 13.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 445 | 7.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 209 | 3.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 257 | 4.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (68503 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,436 | 61.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 915 | 10.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 433 | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 539 | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 347 | 3.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 923 | 10.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 17.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (68503 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 176 | 2.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 623 | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 693 | 7.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 37 | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 966 | 11.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 149 | 1.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 185 | 2.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 615 | 7.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 940 | 10.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,424 | 27.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 811 | 9.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 839 | 9.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 355 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (68503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 28.1% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (68503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 13,848 | 88.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 9,513 | 60.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,451 | 34.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,812 | 11.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (68503 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,452 | 86.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,241 | 19.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 775 | 12.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 348 | 5.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 222 | 3.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,159 | 18.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (68503 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,483 | 51.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 218 | 3.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 777 | 11.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 413 | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 419 | 6.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 680 | 10.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 815 | 12.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (68503 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 148 | 2.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 392 | 5.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 550 | 8.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,227 | 18.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 759 | 11.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 328 | 4.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 577 | 8.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 339 | 5.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,485 | 36.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (68503 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 232 | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,287 | 18.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,429 | 35.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,632 | 24.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,054 | 15.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 171 | 2.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (68503 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,044 | 64.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 304 | 4.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,917 | 30.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 8 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 28 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (68503 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 685 | 10.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,679 | 42.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,594 | 25.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,343 | 21.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (68503 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 141 | 6.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 290 | 13.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 702 | 32.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 759 | 34.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 233 | 10.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 13 | 0.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 12 | 0.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 44 | 2.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (68503 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,174 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $525 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $892 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.60 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.28 | 2.38 |
Households (68503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,301 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,660 | 26.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 791 | 12.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,843 | 29.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,170 | 34.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,815 | 28.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,062 | 16.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.39 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.25 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (68503 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,380 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,782 | 59.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,889 | 29.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 142 | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 517 | 8.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,334 | 52.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (68503 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,389 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 283 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 205 | 3.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,336 | 20.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 870 | 13.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,695 | 57.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (68503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 12,080 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 531 | 4.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 15,660 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,153 | 13.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 241 | 11.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,364 | 63.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 548 | 25.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (68503 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 11,118 | 71.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,361 | 27.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,333 | 53.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,763 | 40.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 563 | 12.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 265 | 6.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (68503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 12,526 | 80.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 187 | 1.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,141 | 1679.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,141 | 1679.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,141 | 1679.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 55 | 29.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 389 | 208.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 22 | 11.8% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 900 | 481.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 3 | 1.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (68503 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,512 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 10,401 | 71.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,111 | 28.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,300 | 9.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 747 | 5.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,440 | 9.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 624 | 4.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (68503 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,301 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,974 | 94.8% | 89.4% |
Lincoln, NE68503