68506 ZIP Code
Lincoln, Nebraska
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 68506 |
| City/Town: | Lincoln |
| County: | Lancaster |
| State: | Nebraska |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 28,321 |
| Median Household Income: | $68,588 |
| Per Capita Income: | $40,871 |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,292 |
| Median Home Value: | $228,100 |
| Land Area: | 7.0 sq miles
18.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.7838, -96.6396 |
Population Information (68506 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 28,321 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,617 | 48.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 14,704 | 51.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,727 | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,321 | 4.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,626 | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,861 | 6.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,343 | 8.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,660 | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,984 | 10.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,952 | 10.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,546 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,952 | 6.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,901 | 10.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,076 | 7.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,372 | 4.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (68506 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $228,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,085 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 13,292 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 12,658 | 95.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 634 | 4.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,104 | 64.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,554 | 36.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (68506 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 19,443 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 294 | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 531 | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,757 | 19.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,996 | 20.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,078 | 10.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,244 | 27.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,543 | 18.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 45.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (68506 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $68,588 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $89,283 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $94,126 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $40,871 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (68506 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 15,569 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 15,381 | 98.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 188 | 1.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,773 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,837 | 77.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,641 | 17.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 903 | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (68506 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 24,863 | 87.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 583 | 2.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 230 | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 841 | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 22 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 425 | 1.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,357 | 4.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 884 | 3.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,123 | 7.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,434 | 5.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 48 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 93 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 548 | 1.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (68506 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 637 | 5.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 373 | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 829 | 6.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,201 | 9.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,519 | 12.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,428 | 19.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,591 | 12.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,101 | 16.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,169 | 9.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 810 | 6.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (68506 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 11,704 | 76.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,146 | 7.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 71 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 376 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 154 | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,748 | 11.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 18.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (68506 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 136 | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,012 | 6.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,064 | 6.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 174 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,598 | 10.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 488 | 3.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 247 | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,150 | 7.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,693 | 11.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,731 | 30.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,319 | 8.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 721 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,048 | 6.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (68506 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.4% | 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 (68506 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 26,747 | 94.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 22,554 | 79.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,837 | 31.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,312 | 4.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (68506 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,237 | 73.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,311 | 34.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,499 | 27.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 447 | 3.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 197 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 524 | 4.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (68506 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,831 | 58.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,461 | 11.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 415 | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 333 | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 639 | 4.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 886 | 6.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,710 | 12.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 17 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (68506 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 317 | 2.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 918 | 6.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,537 | 11.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,596 | 12.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,918 | 22.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,886 | 14.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,577 | 19.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 643 | 4.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 900 | 6.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (68506 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 339 | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,949 | 14.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,740 | 28.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,118 | 31.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,378 | 17.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 768 | 5.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (68506 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 9,548 | 75.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 214 | 1.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,855 | 22.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 9 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 17 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 15 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (68506 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 846 | 6.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,669 | 36.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,782 | 37.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,361 | 18.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (68506 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 131 | 1.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 244 | 3.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 926 | 11.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,878 | 23.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,782 | 34.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,837 | 22.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 230 | 2.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 76 | 0.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (68506 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,489 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $667 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,085 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.48 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.65 | 2.38 |
Households (68506 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 12,658 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,679 | 44.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,021 | 16.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,225 | 17.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,118 | 32.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,048 | 24.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,621 | 36.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.18 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.92 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (68506 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,104 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,827 | 34.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,002 | 54.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 389 | 3.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 846 | 7.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,317 | 29.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (68506 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,786 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 648 | 9.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 250 | 3.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,191 | 32.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,356 | 20.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,341 | 34.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (68506 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 22,670 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,521 | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 28,059 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,746 | 13.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 117 | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,359 | 36.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,270 | 60.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (68506 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 23,687 | 83.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,369 | 15.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,307 | 75.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 923 | 21.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 511 | 11.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 139 | 3.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (68506 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 26,463 | 93.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 152 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,858 | 1222.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,858 | 1222.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,858 | 1222.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 232 | 152.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 40 | 26.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 7 | 4.6% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 675 | 444.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 28 | 18.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (68506 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 26,594 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 24,183 | 90.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,411 | 9.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 893 | 3.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 643 | 2.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 724 | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 151 | 0.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (68506 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 12,658 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,797 | 93.2% | 89.4% |
Lincoln, NE68506