68505 ZIP Code
Lincoln, Nebraska
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 68505 |
| City/Town: | Lincoln |
| County: | Lancaster |
| State: | Nebraska |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 18,205 |
| Median Household Income: | $71,962 |
| Per Capita Income: | $38,278 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,791 |
| Median Home Value: | $201,100 |
| Land Area: | 4.3 sq miles
11.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.8244, -96.6157 |
Population Information (68505 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 18,205 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,527 | 52.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,678 | 47.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 31.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,309 | 7.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,277 | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,220 | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 927 | 5.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,091 | 11.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,113 | 17.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,441 | 13.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,696 | 9.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 910 | 5.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 989 | 5.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,303 | 7.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 542 | 3.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 387 | 2.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (68505 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $201,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,083 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,791 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,425 | 95.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 366 | 4.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,339 | 58.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,086 | 41.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (68505 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 11,381 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 173 | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 487 | 4.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,614 | 23.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,319 | 20.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,949 | 17.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,537 | 22.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,302 | 11.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 33.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (68505 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $71,962 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $83,387 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $84,988 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $38,278 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (68505 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,795 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,505 | 97.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 290 | 2.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,327 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,238 | 78.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,888 | 18.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 360 | 3.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 19 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (68505 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 15,545 | 85.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 554 | 3.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 155 | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 793 | 4.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 23 | 0.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,135 | 6.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 195 | 1.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 791 | 4.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 563 | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 79 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 149 | 0.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (68505 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 358 | 4.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 127 | 1.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 431 | 5.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 557 | 7.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 817 | 11.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,575 | 21.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,303 | 17.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,586 | 21.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 349 | 4.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 322 | 4.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (68505 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,222 | 78.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 966 | 9.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 81 | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 229 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 92 | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 703 | 6.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (68505 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 103 | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 685 | 6.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 855 | 8.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 317 | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,290 | 12.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 773 | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 168 | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 938 | 8.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,038 | 9.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,840 | 27.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 594 | 5.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 284 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 620 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (68505 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.9% | 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 (68505 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 16,905 | 92.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 14,777 | 81.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,156 | 22.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,299 | 7.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (68505 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,151 | 82.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,682 | 22.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,263 | 17.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 339 | 4.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 79 | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 482 | 6.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (68505 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,065 | 65.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 373 | 4.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 42 | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 105 | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 400 | 5.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 682 | 8.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,110 | 14.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 14 | 0.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (68505 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 5 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 581 | 7.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,070 | 13.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 911 | 11.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 640 | 8.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,092 | 14.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,717 | 22.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,337 | 17.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 156 | 2.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 282 | 3.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (68505 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 232 | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 772 | 9.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,141 | 27.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,210 | 41.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,114 | 14.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 322 | 4.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (68505 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,535 | 61.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 49 | 0.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,711 | 36.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 57 | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 32 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 32 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (68505 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 510 | 6.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,236 | 30.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,194 | 43.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,485 | 20.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (68505 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 74 | 1.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 169 | 3.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 577 | 13.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,329 | 30.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,308 | 30.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 792 | 18.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 81 | 1.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 9 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (68505 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,463 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $573 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,083 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.72 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.07 | 2.38 |
Households (68505 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,425 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,234 | 43.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,345 | 18.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,569 | 21.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,953 | 26.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,173 | 29.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,617 | 21.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.45 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.04 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (68505 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,320 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,164 | 43.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,564 | 48.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 132 | 1.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 460 | 6.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,315 | 31.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (68505 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,894 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 286 | 5.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 373 | 7.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,711 | 35.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 913 | 18.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,611 | 32.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (68505 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 13,757 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 901 | 6.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 18,204 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,820 | 10.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 151 | 8.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 996 | 54.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 673 | 37.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (68505 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 15,259 | 83.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,751 | 15.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,090 | 76.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 587 | 21.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 183 | 6.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 74 | 2.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (68505 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 17,095 | 93.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 306 | 1.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,110 | 362.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,110 | 362.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,110 | 362.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 66 | 21.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 137 | 44.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 171 | 55.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (68505 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,896 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 15,208 | 90.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,688 | 10.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 295 | 1.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 391 | 2.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 631 | 3.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 371 | 2.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (68505 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,425 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,158 | 96.4% | 89.4% |
Lincoln, NE68505