68505 ZIP Code — Lincoln, NE
Lancaster County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68505 is located in Lincoln, Nebraska, within Lancaster County. It covers approximately 4.32 square miles and serves a population of 18,205 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.
About ZIP code 68505
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $201,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 58%.
Median household income is $71,962.
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 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
18,205
population
4.32
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68505 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68505
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68505. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Lincoln | Acceptable |
| Lincoln | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
68510 Lincoln (2.2 mi)
68507 Lincoln (2.7 mi)
68506 Lincoln (3.1 mi)
68504 Lincoln (3.2 mi)
68503 Lincoln (3.2 mi)
68588 Lincoln (4.6 mi)
68520 Lincoln (4.9 mi)
68508 Lincoln (4.9 mi)
68544 Lincoln (5 mi)
68527 Lincoln (5 mi)
68502 Lincoln (5.2 mi)
68521 Lincoln (6 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 18,205 |
| Population density | 4,214 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 31 |
| County FIPS | 109 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 4.32 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.8243 |
| Longitude | -96.6154 |
| 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 | 34.0% | 39.7% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 44.6% | 32.8% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.3% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 2.1% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
18,205
Population
4,214
People per sq mi
31.3
Median age
$71,962
Median household income
$33,708
Per capita income
$201,100
Median home value
$1,083
Median monthly rent
58.4%
Home ownership
8.9%
Poverty rate
2.7%
Unemployment
4,705
Housing units
33.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
685
Under 5
624
668
5–9
609
638
10–14
582
485
15–19
442
1,094
20–24
997
1,629
25–34
1,484
1,278
35–44
1,163
888
45–54
808
476
55–59
434
518
60–64
471
682
65–74
621
284
75–84
258
203
85+
184
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,448 | 24.4% |
| 18 and over | 13,757 | 75.6% |
| 65 and over | 2,232 | 12.3% |
| Median age | 31.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
84.5%
Two or more races
6.2%
Asian
4.3%
Black or African American
3%
Hispanic or Latino
1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.8%
Other race
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,545 | 84.5% |
| Two or more races | 1,135 | 6.2% |
| Asian | 793 | 4.3% |
| Black or African American | 554 | 3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 195 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 155 | 0.8% |
| Other race | 23 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 34.0% | 39.7% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 44.6% | 32.8% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.3% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 2.1% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
4.8%
$10k–$15k
1.7%
$15k–$25k
5.8%
$25k–$35k
7.5%
$35k–$50k
11.0%
$50k–$75k
21.2%
$75k–$100k
17.5%
$100k–$150k
21.4%
$150k–$200k
4.7%
$200k+
4.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.7% |
| $200k+ | 4.3% |
| Median income | $71,962 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.7%
$50k–$100k
3.9%
$100k–$150k
13.3%
$150k–$200k
30.6%
$200k–$300k
30.1%
$300k–$500k
18.3%
$500k–$1M
1.9%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $201,100 |
| Median rent / month | $1,083 |
| Owner occupied | 58.4% |
| Renter occupied | 41.6% |
| Vacant | 4.7% |
| Single-family detached | 65.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 14.2% |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.72 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 22.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 17.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 41.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.0% |
| 3 or more | 20.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 61.1% |
| Electricity | 36.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.7% |
| Fuel oil | 0.8% |
| Solar | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,234 | 43.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 669 | 9.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,569 | 21.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,953 | 26.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,173 | 29.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,617 | 21.8% |
| Average household size | 2.45 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 43.2% | 32.7% |
| Married | 48.7% | 46.1% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 6.7% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 13.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.5%
Some HS, no diploma
4.3%
HS graduate
23.0%
Some college, no degree
20.4%
Associate's degree
17.1%
Bachelor's degree
22.3%
Graduate / professional
11.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 33.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 286 | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten | 373 | 7.6% |
| Elementary school | 1,711 | 35.0% |
| High school | 913 | 18.7% |
| College / grad school | 1,611 | 32.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.0%
Retail trade
12.3%
Professional & management
9.9%
Finance & real estate
8.9%
Manufacturing
8.1%
Transportation & utilities
7.4%
Construction
6.5%
Public administration
5.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.7%
Wholesale trade
3.0%
Other services
2.7%
Information
1.6%
Agriculture & mining
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 39.7% |
| Service | 17.1% |
| Sales & office | 19.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.7% |
| Production & transportation | 15.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.4% |
| Government | 18.0% |
| Self-employed | 3.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.9% |
| Carpool | 9.4% |
| Public transit | 0.8% |
| Walk | 2.2% |
| Work from home | 6.8% |
| Other means | 0.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.0 |
Poverty
All people
8.9%
Under 18 years
7.3%
18 and over
9.4%
Married-couple families
2.5%
Female-led households
13.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 22.7% |
| Retirement income | 17.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.3% |
| High blood pressure | 27.5% |
| High cholesterol | 29.6% |
| Diabetes | 7.7% |
| Heart disease | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 8.1% |
| Arthritis | 19.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.5% |
| Cancer | 6.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.8% |
| Binge drinking | 24.0% |
| No physical activity | 16.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 26.7% |
| Depression | 18.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 8.8% |
| Poor mental health | 12.4% |
| Poor physical health | 7.3% |
| No health insurance | 11.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.8% |
| Visited dentist | 72.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.1% |
| Teeth loss | 8.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 901 | 6.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.0% |
| Under 18 | 3.4% |
| 18–64 years | 8.6% |
| 65 and over | 30.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 81.2% |
| Public insurance | 22.8% |
| No insurance | 7.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 16,896 | 92.8% |
| Spanish | 524 | 3.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 112 | 0.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 14 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 335 | 2.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 17,095 | 93.9% |
| Born in same state | 16,789 | 92.2% |
| Born in different state | 12,438 | 68.3% |
| Foreign born | 306 | 1.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,110 | 6.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 422 | 38.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,801 | 9.9% |
| French | 1,407 | 7.7% |
| Arab | 650 | 3.6% |
| Dutch | 401 | 2.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 251 | 1.4% |
| Polish | 217 | 1.2% |
| German | 70 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 7 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.8% |
| Internet access | 96.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68505
What city is ZIP code 68505 in?
ZIP code 68505 is primarily assigned to Lincoln, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68505 in?
ZIP code 68505 falls within Lancaster County, Nebraska.
What is the population of ZIP code 68505?
ZIP code 68505 has an estimated population of 18,205 residents, with a density of 4,210 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68505?
The median home value in ZIP code 68505 is $201,100.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 68505?
The median household income in ZIP code 68505 is $71,962, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 68505 in?
ZIP code 68505 observes the CST timezone.