68504 ZIP Code — Lincoln, NE
Lancaster County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68504 is located in Lincoln, Nebraska, within Lancaster County. It covers approximately 6.99 square miles and serves a population of 17,124 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.
About ZIP code 68504
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $150,300. Renters make up the majority at 69%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $49,489. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
17,124
population
6.99
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68504 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68504
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68504. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Lincoln | Acceptable |
| Lincoln | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
68503 Lincoln (2.1 mi)
68507 Lincoln (2.6 mi)
68521 Lincoln (3.1 mi)
68588 Lincoln (3.1 mi)
68505 Lincoln (3.2 mi)
68510 Lincoln (3.3 mi)
68508 Lincoln (3.5 mi)
68531 Lincoln (4.7 mi)
68506 Lincoln (5 mi)
68502 Lincoln (5.2 mi)
68544 Lincoln (5.3 mi)
68514 Lincoln (5.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 17,124 |
| Population density | 2,450 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 31 |
| County FIPS | 109 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 6.99 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.19 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.8536 |
| Longitude | -96.6617 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 402 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 59.1% | 39.7% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.1% | 32.8% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 8.4% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 0.4% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
17,124
Population
2,450
People per sq mi
28.1
Median age
$49,489
Median household income
$27,068
Per capita income
$150,300
Median home value
$951
Median monthly rent
30.9%
Home ownership
20.0%
Poverty rate
4.6%
Unemployment
3,066
Housing units
29.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
386
Under 5
364
501
5–9
473
425
10–14
402
797
15–19
752
1,758
20–24
1,661
1,537
25–34
1,452
738
35–44
697
905
45–54
854
319
55–59
301
531
60–64
502
661
65–74
624
173
75–84
164
76
85+
71
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,999 | 17.5% |
| 18 and over | 14,125 | 82.5% |
| 65 and over | 1,769 | 10.3% |
| Median age | 28.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
72.8%
Two or more races
6.5%
Black or African American
5.9%
Hispanic or Latino
5.8%
Asian
5.3%
Other race
2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,237 | 72.8% |
| Two or more races | 1,182 | 6.5% |
| Black or African American | 1,078 | 5.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,047 | 5.8% |
| Asian | 955 | 5.3% |
| Other race | 464 | 2.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 208 | 1.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 59.1% | 39.7% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.1% | 32.8% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 8.4% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 0.4% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
5.1%
$10k–$15k
4.1%
$15k–$25k
8.9%
$25k–$35k
14.9%
$35k–$50k
17.7%
$50k–$75k
24.7%
$75k–$100k
11.1%
$100k–$150k
11.1%
$150k–$200k
1.0%
$200k+
1.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 14.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 17.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 24.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 11.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 1.0% |
| $200k+ | 1.4% |
| Median income | $49,489 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
11.7%
$50k–$100k
6.6%
$100k–$150k
31.5%
$150k–$200k
25.2%
$200k–$300k
19.5%
$300k–$500k
5.1%
$500k–$1M
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $150,300 |
| Median rent / month | $951 |
| Owner occupied | 30.9% |
| Renter occupied | 69.1% |
| Vacant | 7.2% |
| Single-family detached | 35.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 15.0% |
| Mobile homes | 4.9% |
| Median rooms | 4.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.39 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 16.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 14.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 15.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 9.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 28.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 39.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 20.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 6.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 45.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.8% |
| 3 or more | 14.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 71.9% |
| Electricity | 26.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.3% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,977 | 24.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 981 | 12.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,592 | 32.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,382 | 30.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,823 | 23.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,384 | 17.4% |
| Average household size | 2.05 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 56.3% | 50.4% |
| Married | 28.6% | 31.5% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 12.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.5%
Some HS, no diploma
4.2%
HS graduate
30.9%
Some college, no degree
19.7%
Associate's degree
12.0%
Bachelor's degree
22.3%
Graduate / professional
7.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 29.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 169 | 3.0% |
| Kindergarten | 212 | 3.8% |
| Elementary school | 1,279 | 23.0% |
| High school | 752 | 13.6% |
| College / grad school | 3,137 | 56.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.0%
Retail trade
15.6%
Professional & management
11.2%
Manufacturing
11.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.4%
Construction
6.0%
Public administration
4.8%
Other services
4.0%
Finance & real estate
3.7%
Transportation & utilities
3.2%
Agriculture & mining
2.3%
Wholesale trade
1.6%
Information
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 27.0% |
| Service | 22.6% |
| Sales & office | 25.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.8% |
| Production & transportation | 15.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.7% |
| Government | 14.7% |
| Self-employed | 3.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.9% |
| Carpool | 8.8% |
| Public transit | 0.9% |
| Walk | 4.6% |
| Work from home | 6.7% |
| Other means | 1.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.3 |
Poverty
All people
20.0%
Under 18 years
27.9%
18 and over
18.3%
Married-couple families
5.8%
Female-led households
54.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 17.7% |
| Retirement income | 14.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.4% |
| High blood pressure | 24.6% |
| High cholesterol | 24.8% |
| Diabetes | 7.2% |
| Heart disease | 4.2% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| Arthritis | 16.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.7% |
| Cancer | 4.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.0% |
| Binge drinking | 25.3% |
| No physical activity | 18.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.8% |
| Depression | 21.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.4% |
| Poor mental health | 15.2% |
| Poor physical health | 8.0% |
| No health insurance | 14.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 67.7% |
| Visited dentist | 64.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 80.2% |
| Teeth loss | 11.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 950 | 6.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.7% |
| Under 18 | 3.4% |
| 18–64 years | 9.6% |
| 65 and over | 40.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.2% |
| Public insurance | 26.2% |
| No insurance | 9.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 8.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 16,374 | 95.6% |
| Spanish | 897 | 5.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 218 | 1.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 315 | 1.9% |
| Other languages | 322 | 2.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 15,494 | 90.5% |
| Born in same state | 15,245 | 89.0% |
| Born in different state | 10,655 | 62.2% |
| Foreign born | 249 | 1.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,630 | 9.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 705 | 43.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,804 | 10.5% |
| French | 1,251 | 7.3% |
| Arab | 610 | 3.6% |
| English | 284 | 1.7% |
| Polish | 269 | 1.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 185 | 1.1% |
| Irish | 74 | 0.4% |
| German | 57 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 2 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 46.3% |
| Internet access | 96.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68504
What city is ZIP code 68504 in?
ZIP code 68504 is primarily assigned to Lincoln, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68504 in?
ZIP code 68504 falls within Lancaster County, Nebraska.
Is ZIP code 68504 mostly rentals?
69% of occupied units in ZIP code 68504 are renter-occupied.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68504?
20% of residents in ZIP code 68504 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68504?
The median home value in ZIP code 68504 is $150,300.
What is the population of ZIP code 68504?
ZIP code 68504 has an estimated population of 17,124 residents, with a density of 2,448 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 68504 in?
ZIP code 68504 observes the CST timezone.