68504 ZIP Code
Lincoln, Nebraska
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 68504 |
| City/Town: | Lincoln |
| County: | Lancaster |
| State: | Nebraska |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 17,124 |
| Median Household Income: | $49,489 |
| Per Capita Income: | $29,649 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,550 |
| Median Home Value: | $150,300 |
| Land Area: | 7.0 sq miles
18.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.8545, -96.6602 |
Population Information (68504 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 17,124 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,806 | 51.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,318 | 48.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 28.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 750 | 4.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 974 | 5.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 827 | 4.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,549 | 9.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,419 | 20.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,989 | 17.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,435 | 8.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,759 | 10.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 620 | 3.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,033 | 6.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,285 | 7.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 337 | 2.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 147 | 0.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (68504 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $150,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $951 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,550 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,932 | 92.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 618 | 7.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,448 | 30.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,484 | 69.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (68504 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 9,605 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 337 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 406 | 4.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,967 | 30.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,894 | 19.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,148 | 12.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,145 | 22.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 708 | 7.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 29.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (68504 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $49,489 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $57,650 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $59,659 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $29,649 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (68504 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,978 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,449 | 95.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 501 | 4.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,493 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,537 | 81.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,533 | 14.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 349 | 3.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 30 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (68504 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,237 | 77.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,078 | 6.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 208 | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 955 | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 464 | 2.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,182 | 6.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,047 | 6.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,586 | 9.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,209 | 7.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 145 | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 62 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 170 | 1.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (68504 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 407 | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 325 | 4.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 706 | 8.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,183 | 14.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,403 | 17.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,957 | 24.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 879 | 11.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 878 | 11.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 79 | 1.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 115 | 1.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (68504 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,015 | 76.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 911 | 8.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 95 | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 474 | 4.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 108 | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 692 | 6.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (68504 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 238 | 2.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 631 | 6.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,159 | 11.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 164 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,625 | 15.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 338 | 3.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 117 | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 386 | 3.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,175 | 11.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,713 | 26.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 981 | 9.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 421 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 501 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (68504 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 20.0% | 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 (68504 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 15,366 | 89.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 12,313 | 71.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,469 | 26.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,697 | 9.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (68504 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,657 | 83.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,404 | 17.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,161 | 14.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 294 | 3.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 291 | 3.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,084 | 13.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (68504 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,035 | 35.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 367 | 4.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 237 | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 662 | 7.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,112 | 13.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,435 | 16.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,280 | 15.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 422 | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (68504 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 338 | 4.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,400 | 16.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,341 | 15.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 632 | 7.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,252 | 14.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,251 | 14.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,339 | 15.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 159 | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 838 | 9.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (68504 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 229 | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,450 | 28.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,373 | 39.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,745 | 20.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 542 | 6.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 211 | 2.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (68504 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,705 | 71.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 103 | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,084 | 26.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 8 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 25 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (68504 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 444 | 5.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,566 | 45.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,762 | 34.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,160 | 14.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (68504 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 286 | 11.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 161 | 6.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 772 | 31.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 618 | 25.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 478 | 19.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 125 | 5.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 8 | 0.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (68504 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,254 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $530 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $951 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.39 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.90 | 2.38 |
Households (68504 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,932 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,977 | 24.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 769 | 9.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,592 | 32.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,382 | 30.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,823 | 23.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,384 | 17.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.05 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.86 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (68504 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,496 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,218 | 56.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,142 | 28.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 119 | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 985 | 13.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,566 | 47.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (68504 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,549 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 169 | 3.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 212 | 3.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,279 | 23.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 752 | 13.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,137 | 56.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (68504 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 14,097 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 950 | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 17,063 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,991 | 11.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 102 | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,182 | 59.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 707 | 35.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (68504 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 12,067 | 70.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,926 | 28.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,064 | 62.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,785 | 36.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 856 | 17.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 77 | 1.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (68504 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 15,494 | 90.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 249 | 1.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,630 | 654.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,630 | 654.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,630 | 654.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 195 | 78.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 165 | 66.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 345 | 138.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (68504 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,374 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 14,135 | 86.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,239 | 13.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 715 | 4.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 699 | 4.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 535 | 3.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 290 | 1.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (68504 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,932 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,659 | 96.6% | 89.4% |
Lincoln, NE68504