68508 ZIP Code
Lincoln, Nebraska
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 68508 |
| City/Town: | Lincoln |
| County: | Lancaster |
| State: | Nebraska |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 17,056 |
| Median Household Income: | $34,520 |
| Per Capita Income: | $9,963 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,619 |
| Median Home Value: | $95,500 |
| Land Area: | 3.0 sq miles
7.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.8181, -96.7055 |
Population Information (68508 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 17,056 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,847 | 51.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,209 | 48.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 21.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 279 | 1.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 329 | 1.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 248 | 1.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 5,016 | 29.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 5,968 | 35.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,615 | 9.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,197 | 7.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 773 | 4.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 401 | 2.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 604 | 3.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 455 | 2.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 104 | 0.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 67 | 0.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (68508 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $95,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 3.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $729 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,619 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,054 | 91.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 565 | 8.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 523 | 8.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,531 | 91.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (68508 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 5,216 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 287 | 5.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 290 | 5.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,323 | 25.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,181 | 22.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 395 | 7.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 987 | 18.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 753 | 14.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 33.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (68508 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $34,520 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $45,486 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $43,673 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $9,963 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (68508 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,656 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,874 | 93.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 741 | 7.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,348 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,508 | 76.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,068 | 20.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 298 | 3.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (68508 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,441 | 78.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 733 | 4.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 67 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,173 | 6.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 458 | 2.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,184 | 6.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 913 | 5.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,713 | 10.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 948 | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 79 | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 10 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 676 | 4.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (68508 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 855 | 14.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 448 | 7.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 889 | 14.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 884 | 14.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,274 | 21.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 798 | 13.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 443 | 7.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 286 | 4.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 91 | 1.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 86 | 1.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (68508 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,788 | 48.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 713 | 7.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 165 | 1.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 2,595 | 26.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 392 | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 771 | 7.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 14.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (68508 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 259 | 2.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 420 | 4.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 818 | 8.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 19 | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,379 | 14.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 232 | 2.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 198 | 2.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 497 | 5.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 718 | 7.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,776 | 28.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,564 | 15.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 440 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 554 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (68508 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 37.8% | 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 (68508 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 14,993 | 87.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 12,828 | 75.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 2,916 | 17.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,921 | 11.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (68508 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,256 | 86.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 747 | 12.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 587 | 9.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 211 | 3.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 302 | 5.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 841 | 13.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (68508 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 839 | 12.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 121 | 1.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 233 | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 401 | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 756 | 11.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,258 | 19.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,968 | 44.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 32 | 0.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 11 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (68508 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,181 | 17.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 144 | 2.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 420 | 6.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 437 | 6.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 711 | 10.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 727 | 11.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 375 | 5.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 274 | 4.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,350 | 35.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (68508 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 914 | 13.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,545 | 38.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,799 | 27.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 642 | 9.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 696 | 10.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 23 | 0.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (68508 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,243 | 37.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 85 | 1.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,661 | 60.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 11 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 54 | 0.9% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (68508 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,317 | 21.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,002 | 49.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,055 | 17.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 680 | 11.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (68508 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 10 | 1.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 266 | 50.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 73 | 14.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 41 | 7.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 44 | 8.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 72 | 13.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 17 | 3.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (68508 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,095 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $458 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $729 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.09 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.76 | 2.38 |
Households (68508 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,054 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 581 | 9.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 242 | 4.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,872 | 47.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,132 | 35.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 564 | 9.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 545 | 9.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 1.79 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.92 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (68508 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,338 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 7,038 | 84.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 723 | 8.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 39 | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 524 | 6.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 6,360 | 76.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (68508 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 10,395 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 76 | 0.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 63 | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 409 | 3.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 466 | 4.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 9,381 | 90.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (68508 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 15,797 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 405 | 2.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 16,914 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,197 | 13.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 89 | 4.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,882 | 85.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 226 | 10.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (68508 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 8,385 | 49.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 8,616 | 50.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 4,085 | 47.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 4,207 | 48.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,774 | 20.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 324 | 3.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (68508 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 15,259 | 89.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 138 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,797 | 1302.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,797 | 1302.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,797 | 1302.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 202 | 146.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 128 | 92.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 475 | 344.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 4 | 2.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (68508 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,777 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 14,106 | 84.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,671 | 15.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,191 | 7.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 394 | 2.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 951 | 5.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 135 | 0.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (68508 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,054 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,651 | 93.3% | 89.4% |
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