68507 ZIP Code — Lincoln, NE
Lancaster County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68507 is located in Lincoln, Nebraska, within Lancaster County. It covers approximately 11.12 square miles and serves a population of 15,788 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.
About ZIP code 68507
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $189,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.
Median household income is $70,160. 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 21 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
15,788
population
11.12
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68507 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68507
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68507. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Lincoln | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
68504 Lincoln (2.6 mi)
68505 Lincoln (2.7 mi)
68503 Lincoln (4.2 mi)
68510 Lincoln (4.4 mi)
68527 Lincoln (4.7 mi)
68517 Lincoln (5 mi)
68514 Lincoln (5.2 mi)
68588 Lincoln (5.6 mi)
68521 Lincoln (5.6 mi)
68506 Lincoln (5.7 mi)
68508 Lincoln (5.9 mi)
68531 Lincoln (6.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 15,788 |
| Population density | 1,420 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 31 |
| County FIPS | 109 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 11.12 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.8636 |
| Longitude | -96.6130 |
| 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 | 39.7% | 39.7% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.3% | 32.8% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.9% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 3.1% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
15,788
Population
1,420
People per sq mi
37.1
Median age
$70,160
Median household income
$37,443
Per capita income
$189,900
Median home value
$883
Median monthly rent
69.0%
Home ownership
8.4%
Poverty rate
2.6%
Unemployment
4,912
Housing units
33.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
491
Under 5
450
554
5–9
507
500
10–14
458
413
15–19
379
595
20–24
544
1,338
25–34
1,226
1,014
35–44
928
884
45–54
809
508
55–59
466
420
60–64
385
908
65–74
831
412
75–84
378
204
85+
186
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,446 | 21.8% |
| 18 and over | 12,342 | 78.2% |
| 65 and over | 2,919 | 18.5% |
| Median age | 37.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
80.9%
Two or more races
8.8%
Hispanic or Latino
5.8%
Other race
2%
Asian
1.4%
Black or African American
1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,554 | 80.9% |
| Two or more races | 1,481 | 8.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 971 | 5.8% |
| Other race | 328 | 2% |
| Asian | 231 | 1.4% |
| Black or African American | 180 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 14 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 39.7% | 39.7% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.3% | 32.8% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.9% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 3.1% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
3.5%
$10k–$15k
2.3%
$15k–$25k
6.7%
$25k–$35k
7.2%
$35k–$50k
10.1%
$50k–$75k
23.3%
$75k–$100k
14.0%
$100k–$150k
18.4%
$150k–$200k
8.6%
$200k+
5.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 23.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.6% |
| $200k+ | 5.9% |
| Median income | $70,160 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.2%
$50k–$100k
3.5%
$100k–$150k
23.7%
$150k–$200k
23.1%
$200k–$300k
29.5%
$300k–$500k
14.5%
$500k–$1M
0.2%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $189,900 |
| Median rent / month | $883 |
| Owner occupied | 69.0% |
| Renter occupied | 31.0% |
| Vacant | 4.8% |
| Single-family detached | 68.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 8.9% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.57 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 15.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 20.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 11.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 37.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.1% |
| 3 or more | 21.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 75.3% |
| Electricity | 23.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,203 | 48.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 474 | 7.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,393 | 21.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,565 | 23.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,723 | 26.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,105 | 31.7% |
| Average household size | 2.37 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 40.2% | 27.5% |
| Married | 49.2% | 52.1% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 9.0% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 11.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.2%
Some HS, no diploma
3.7%
HS graduate
22.2%
Some college, no degree
26.8%
Associate's degree
12.1%
Bachelor's degree
22.1%
Graduate / professional
10.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 33.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 417 | 10.6% |
| Kindergarten | 231 | 5.9% |
| Elementary school | 1,545 | 39.4% |
| High school | 695 | 17.7% |
| College / grad school | 1,032 | 26.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.3%
Manufacturing
13.0%
Retail trade
11.1%
Construction
10.2%
Finance & real estate
9.8%
Professional & management
7.1%
Public administration
5.9%
Transportation & utilities
4.9%
Wholesale trade
4.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.0%
Other services
3.9%
Information
2.3%
Agriculture & mining
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 37.2% |
| Service | 14.0% |
| Sales & office | 24.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.8% |
| Production & transportation | 14.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.4% |
| Government | 17.3% |
| Self-employed | 6.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.5% |
| Carpool | 7.8% |
| Public transit | 1.1% |
| Walk | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 8.3% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.6 |
Poverty
All people
8.4%
Under 18 years
10.6%
18 and over
7.8%
Married-couple families
2.7%
Female-led households
16.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 33.8% |
| Retirement income | 27.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.5% |
| High blood pressure | 29.8% |
| High cholesterol | 31.3% |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart disease | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 8.2% |
| Arthritis | 20.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.2% |
| Cancer | 6.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.0% |
| Binge drinking | 23.4% |
| No physical activity | 18.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 27.7% |
| Depression | 19.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.2% |
| Poor mental health | 12.5% |
| Poor physical health | 8.3% |
| No health insurance | 12.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.1% |
| Visited dentist | 69.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.1% |
| Teeth loss | 9.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 903 | 7.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.6% |
| Under 18 | 5.1% |
| 18–64 years | 9.2% |
| 65 and over | 37.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 78.7% |
| Public insurance | 29.6% |
| No insurance | 6.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 14,847 | 94.0% |
| Spanish | 235 | 1.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 84 | 0.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 70 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 15,159 | 96.0% |
| Born in same state | 15,034 | 95.2% |
| Born in different state | 11,837 | 75.0% |
| Foreign born | 125 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 629 | 4.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 462 | 73.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,392 | 15.2% |
| French | 1,113 | 7% |
| Arab | 343 | 2.2% |
| Polish | 280 | 1.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 189 | 1.2% |
| English | 130 | 0.8% |
| Irish | 12 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.0% |
| Internet access | 94.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68507
What city is ZIP code 68507 in?
ZIP code 68507 is primarily assigned to Lincoln, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68507 in?
ZIP code 68507 falls within Lancaster County, Nebraska.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68507?
The median home value in ZIP code 68507 is $189,900.
What is the population of ZIP code 68507?
ZIP code 68507 has an estimated population of 15,788 residents, with a density of 1,420 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 68507?
The median household income in ZIP code 68507 is $70,160, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 68507 in?
ZIP code 68507 observes the CST timezone.