68506 ZIP Code — Lincoln, NE
Lancaster County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68506 is located in Lincoln, Nebraska, within Lancaster County. It covers approximately 6.99 square miles and serves a population of 28,321 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.
About ZIP code 68506
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $228,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.
Median household income is $68,588. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
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 high — 45% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
28,321
population
6.99
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68506 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68506
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68506. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Lincoln | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
68510 Lincoln (1.6 mi)
68544 Lincoln (2.6 mi)
68502 Lincoln (3.1 mi)
68505 Lincoln (3.1 mi)
68516 Lincoln (3.5 mi)
68503 Lincoln (3.5 mi)
68588 Lincoln (4.1 mi)
68508 Lincoln (4.3 mi)
68526 Lincoln (4.6 mi)
68512 Lincoln (4.6 mi)
68504 Lincoln (5 mi)
68520 Lincoln (5.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 28,321 |
| Population density | 4,052 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 31 |
| County FIPS | 109 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 6.99 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.15 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.7835 |
| Longitude | -96.6413 |
| 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 | 40.6% | 39.7% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.7% | 32.8% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.4% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 5.3% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
28,321
Population
4,052
People per sq mi
40.0
Median age
$68,588
Median household income
$40,273
Per capita income
$228,100
Median home value
$1,085
Median monthly rent
64.0%
Home ownership
8.4%
Poverty rate
1.2%
Unemployment
8,738
Housing units
45.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
830
Under 5
897
635
5–9
686
782
10–14
844
895
15–19
966
1,126
20–24
1,217
1,760
25–34
1,900
1,435
35–44
1,549
1,419
45–54
1,533
743
55–59
803
939
60–64
1,013
1,395
65–74
1,506
998
75–84
1,078
660
85+
712
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,651 | 20.0% |
| 18 and over | 22,670 | 80.0% |
| 65 and over | 6,349 | 22.4% |
| Median age | 40.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
85.1%
Two or more races
4.6%
Hispanic or Latino
3%
Asian
2.9%
Black or African American
2%
Other race
1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24,863 | 85.1% |
| Two or more races | 1,357 | 4.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 884 | 3% |
| Asian | 841 | 2.9% |
| Black or African American | 583 | 2% |
| Other race | 425 | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 230 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 22 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 40.6% | 39.7% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.7% | 32.8% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.4% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 5.3% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
5.0%
$10k–$15k
2.9%
$15k–$25k
6.5%
$25k–$35k
9.5%
$35k–$50k
12.0%
$50k–$75k
19.2%
$75k–$100k
12.6%
$100k–$150k
16.6%
$150k–$200k
9.2%
$200k+
6.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.2% |
| $200k+ | 6.4% |
| Median income | $68,588 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.6%
$50k–$100k
3.0%
$100k–$150k
11.4%
$150k–$200k
23.2%
$200k–$300k
34.3%
$300k–$500k
22.7%
$500k–$1M
2.8%
$1M+
0.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $228,100 |
| Median rent / month | $1,085 |
| Owner occupied | 64.0% |
| Renter occupied | 36.0% |
| Vacant | 4.8% |
| Single-family detached | 58.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 12.9% |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.48 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 22.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 14.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 19.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 6.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 14.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 31.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.8% |
| 3 or more | 18.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 75.4% |
| Electricity | 22.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.7% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,679 | 44.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 636 | 5.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,225 | 17.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,118 | 32.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,048 | 24.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,621 | 36.5% |
| Average household size | 2.18 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.5% | 26.4% |
| Married | 54.1% | 47.6% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 12.8% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 12.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.5%
Some HS, no diploma
2.7%
HS graduate
19.3%
Some college, no degree
20.6%
Associate's degree
10.7%
Bachelor's degree
27.0%
Graduate / professional
18.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 45.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 648 | 9.5% |
| Kindergarten | 250 | 3.7% |
| Elementary school | 2,191 | 32.3% |
| High school | 1,356 | 20.0% |
| College / grad school | 2,341 | 34.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
30.8%
Professional & management
11.0%
Retail trade
10.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.6%
Finance & real estate
7.5%
Manufacturing
6.9%
Public administration
6.8%
Construction
6.6%
Other services
4.7%
Transportation & utilities
3.2%
Information
1.6%
Wholesale trade
1.1%
Agriculture & mining
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 48.3% |
| Service | 14.8% |
| Sales & office | 20.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.8% |
| Production & transportation | 9.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.0% |
| Government | 17.2% |
| Self-employed | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.0% |
| Carpool | 7.5% |
| Public transit | 0.5% |
| Walk | 2.5% |
| Work from home | 11.5% |
| Other means | 1.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.6 |
Poverty
All people
8.4%
Under 18 years
11.4%
18 and over
7.6%
Married-couple families
3.4%
Female-led households
8.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 34.1% |
| Retirement income | 27.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.9% |
| High blood pressure | 30.5% |
| High cholesterol | 32.0% |
| Diabetes | 8.5% |
| Heart disease | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 8.0% |
| Arthritis | 21.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.7% |
| Cancer | 7.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 12.2% |
| Binge drinking | 21.4% |
| No physical activity | 16.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 25.6% |
| Depression | 18.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.0% |
| Poor mental health | 11.3% |
| Poor physical health | 7.5% |
| No health insurance | 10.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.4% |
| Visited dentist | 74.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.8% |
| Teeth loss | 7.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,521 | 6.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.4% |
| Under 18 | 2.1% |
| 18–64 years | 8.4% |
| 65 and over | 36.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 80.4% |
| Public insurance | 31.5% |
| No insurance | 4.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 26,594 | 93.9% |
| Spanish | 898 | 3.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 222 | 0.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 225 | 0.8% |
| Other languages | 379 | 1.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 26,463 | 93.4% |
| Born in same state | 26,311 | 92.9% |
| Born in different state | 19,073 | 67.3% |
| Foreign born | 152 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,858 | 6.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,150 | 61.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 3,741 | 13.2% |
| Italian | 2,985 | 10.5% |
| Arab | 1,025 | 3.6% |
| English | 504 | 1.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 465 | 1.6% |
| Dutch | 450 | 1.6% |
| German | 65 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 46 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.7% |
| Internet access | 93.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68506
What city is ZIP code 68506 in?
ZIP code 68506 is primarily assigned to Lincoln, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68506 in?
ZIP code 68506 falls within Lancaster County, Nebraska.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 68506?
45% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the population of ZIP code 68506?
ZIP code 68506 has an estimated population of 28,321 residents, with a density of 4,049 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68506?
The median home value in ZIP code 68506 is $228,100.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 68506?
The median household income in ZIP code 68506 is $68,588, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 68506 in?
ZIP code 68506 observes the CST timezone.