68508 ZIP Code — Lincoln, NE
Lancaster County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68508 is located in Lincoln, Nebraska, within Lancaster County. It covers approximately 2.97 square miles and serves a population of 17,056 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402/531.
About ZIP code 68508
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $95,500. Renters make up the majority at 91%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $34,520. Poverty affects 38% 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 15 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
17,056
population
2.97
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68508 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68508
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68508. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Lincoln | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
68588 Lincoln (0.4 mi)
68503 Lincoln (1.8 mi)
68502 Lincoln (2.3 mi)
68544 Lincoln (2.8 mi)
68521 Lincoln (3 mi)
68510 Lincoln (3.2 mi)
68504 Lincoln (3.5 mi)
68522 Lincoln (3.6 mi)
68506 Lincoln (4.3 mi)
68505 Lincoln (4.9 mi)
68528 Lincoln (5.5 mi)
68512 Lincoln (5.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 17,056 |
| Population density | 5,743 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 31 |
| County FIPS | 109 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 2.97 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.13 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.8179 |
| Longitude | -96.7090 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 402/531 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 80.2% | 39.7% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 13.9% | 32.8% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 4.7% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 1.1% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
17,056
Population
5,743
People per sq mi
21.3
Median age
$34,520
Median household income
$18,006
Per capita income
$95,500
Median home value
$729
Median monthly rent
8.6%
Home ownership
37.8%
Poverty rate
7.0%
Unemployment
1,088
Housing units
33.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
145
Under 5
134
171
5–9
158
129
10–14
119
2,602
15–19
2,414
3,096
20–24
2,872
838
25–34
777
621
35–44
576
401
45–54
372
208
55–59
193
313
60–64
291
236
65–74
219
54
75–84
50
35
85+
32
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,218 | 7.1% |
| 18 and over | 15,838 | 92.9% |
| 65 and over | 626 | 3.7% |
| Median age | 21.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
74.8%
Two or more races
6.6%
Asian
6.5%
Hispanic or Latino
5.1%
Black or African American
4.1%
Other race
2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,441 | 74.8% |
| Two or more races | 1,184 | 6.6% |
| Asian | 1,173 | 6.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 913 | 5.1% |
| Black or African American | 733 | 4.1% |
| Other race | 458 | 2.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 67 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 80.2% | 39.7% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 13.9% | 32.8% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 4.7% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 1.1% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
14.1%
$10k–$15k
7.4%
$15k–$25k
14.7%
$25k–$35k
14.6%
$35k–$50k
21.0%
$50k–$75k
13.2%
$75k–$100k
7.3%
$100k–$150k
4.7%
$150k–$200k
1.5%
$200k+
1.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 14.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 7.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 14.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 14.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 21.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 7.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 4.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 1.5% |
| $200k+ | 1.4% |
| Median income | $34,520 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.9%
$50k–$100k
50.9%
$100k–$150k
14.0%
$150k–$200k
7.8%
$200k–$300k
8.4%
$300k–$500k
13.8%
$500k–$1M
3.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $95,500 |
| Median rent / month | $729 |
| Owner occupied | 8.6% |
| Renter occupied | 91.4% |
| Vacant | 8.5% |
| Single-family detached | 12.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 44.8% |
| Mobile homes | 0.5% |
| Median rooms | 3.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.09 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 17.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 35.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 13.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 38.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 9.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 21.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 49.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 17.4% |
| 3 or more | 11.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 37.0% |
| Electricity | 60.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 581 | 9.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 469 | 7.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,872 | 47.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,132 | 35.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 564 | 9.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 545 | 9.0% |
| Average household size | 1.79 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 84.4% | 80.9% |
| Married | 8.7% | 8.2% |
| Separated | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 7.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.5%
Some HS, no diploma
5.6%
HS graduate
25.4%
Some college, no degree
22.6%
Associate's degree
7.6%
Bachelor's degree
18.9%
Graduate / professional
14.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 33.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 76 | 0.7% |
| Kindergarten | 63 | 0.6% |
| Elementary school | 409 | 3.9% |
| High school | 466 | 4.5% |
| College / grad school | 9,381 | 90.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
15.8%
Retail trade
14.0%
Manufacturing
8.3%
Professional & management
7.3%
Public administration
5.6%
Finance & real estate
5.0%
Other services
4.5%
Construction
4.3%
Agriculture & mining
2.6%
Transportation & utilities
2.3%
Information
2.0%
Wholesale trade
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 30.3% |
| Service | 29.5% |
| Sales & office | 22.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.9% |
| Production & transportation | 11.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.0% |
| Government | 20.9% |
| Self-employed | 3.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 50.8% |
| Carpool | 7.6% |
| Public transit | 1.8% |
| Walk | 27.5% |
| Work from home | 8.2% |
| Other means | 4.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 14.9 |
Poverty
All people
37.8%
Under 18 years
32.3%
18 and over
38.5%
Married-couple families
6.5%
Female-led households
22.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 12.3% |
| Retirement income | 9.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 5.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.3% |
| High blood pressure | 18.0% |
| High cholesterol | 16.5% |
| Diabetes | 5.1% |
| Heart disease | 2.8% |
| Stroke | 1.5% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| Arthritis | 9.7% |
| Kidney disease | 1.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 3.7% |
| Cancer | 2.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.0% |
| Binge drinking | 27.3% |
| No physical activity | 19.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.1% |
| Depression | 23.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.6% |
| Poor mental health | 18.3% |
| Poor physical health | 7.4% |
| No health insurance | 16.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 65.5% |
| Visited dentist | 59.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 69.8% |
| Teeth loss | 15.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 405 | 2.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.0% |
| Under 18 | 7.3% |
| 18–64 years | 12.5% |
| 65 and over | 36.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 75.8% |
| Public insurance | 17.2% |
| No insurance | 11.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 16,777 | 98.4% |
| Spanish | 1,082 | 6.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 450 | 2.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 136 | 0.8% |
| Other languages | 460 | 2.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 15,259 | 89.5% |
| Born in same state | 15,121 | 88.7% |
| Born in different state | 8,964 | 52.6% |
| Foreign born | 138 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,797 | 10.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 366 | 20.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,969 | 11.5% |
| French | 915 | 5.4% |
| Polish | 322 | 1.9% |
| Arab | 215 | 1.3% |
| English | 186 | 1.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 160 | 0.9% |
| German | 47 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 29 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 4 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.5% |
| Internet access | 93.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68508
What city is ZIP code 68508 in?
ZIP code 68508 is primarily assigned to Lincoln, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68508 in?
ZIP code 68508 falls within Lancaster County, Nebraska.
Is ZIP code 68508 mostly rentals?
91% of occupied units in ZIP code 68508 are renter-occupied.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68508?
38% of residents in ZIP code 68508 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68508?
The median home value in ZIP code 68508 is $95,500.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 68508?
The median household income in ZIP code 68508 is $34,520, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 68508 in?
ZIP code 68508 observes the CST timezone.