68510 ZIP Code — Lincoln, NE
Lancaster County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68510 is located in Lincoln, Nebraska, within Lancaster County. It covers approximately 4.55 square miles and serves a population of 19,342 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.
About ZIP code 68510
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 $207,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.
Median household income is $65,589. 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 18 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 42% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
19,342
population
4.55
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68510 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68510
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68510. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Lincoln | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
68506 Lincoln (1.6 mi)
68503 Lincoln (2 mi)
68505 Lincoln (2.2 mi)
68544 Lincoln (2.7 mi)
68588 Lincoln (2.9 mi)
68502 Lincoln (3 mi)
68508 Lincoln (3.2 mi)
68504 Lincoln (3.3 mi)
68507 Lincoln (4.4 mi)
68516 Lincoln (5 mi)
68521 Lincoln (5.2 mi)
68512 Lincoln (5.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 19,342 |
| Population density | 4,251 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 31 |
| County FIPS | 109 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 4.55 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.8062 |
| Longitude | -96.6506 |
| 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 | 41.0% | 39.7% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.3% | 32.8% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.4% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 3.3% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
19,342
Population
4,251
People per sq mi
40.6
Median age
$65,589
Median household income
$39,653
Per capita income
$207,000
Median home value
$890
Median monthly rent
60.7%
Home ownership
12.2%
Poverty rate
2.0%
Unemployment
5,980
Housing units
41.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
520
Under 5
547
492
5–9
518
460
10–14
485
427
15–19
449
845
20–24
890
1,262
25–34
1,329
1,261
35–44
1,327
992
45–54
1,045
447
55–59
470
570
60–64
601
1,189
65–74
1,252
621
75–84
653
336
85+
354
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,726 | 19.3% |
| 18 and over | 15,616 | 80.7% |
| 65 and over | 4,405 | 22.8% |
| Median age | 40.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
83.5%
Two or more races
5.1%
Hispanic or Latino
3.9%
Black or African American
3.8%
Other race
1.6%
Asian
1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.9%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,804 | 83.5% |
| Two or more races | 1,022 | 5.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 784 | 3.9% |
| Black or African American | 763 | 3.8% |
| Other race | 313 | 1.6% |
| Asian | 265 | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 175 | 0.9% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 41.0% | 39.7% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.3% | 32.8% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.4% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 3.3% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
5.4%
$10k–$15k
3.0%
$15k–$25k
8.7%
$25k–$35k
9.1%
$35k–$50k
12.9%
$50k–$75k
17.8%
$75k–$100k
16.8%
$100k–$150k
13.7%
$150k–$200k
7.2%
$200k+
5.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.2% |
| $200k+ | 5.3% |
| Median income | $65,589 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.2%
$50k–$100k
4.9%
$100k–$150k
14.4%
$150k–$200k
24.7%
$200k–$300k
37.6%
$300k–$500k
12.4%
$500k–$1M
3.5%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $207,000 |
| Median rent / month | $890 |
| Owner occupied | 60.7% |
| Renter occupied | 39.3% |
| Vacant | 4.2% |
| Single-family detached | 62.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 11.4% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.27 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 3.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 17.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 20.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 9.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 19.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 16.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 31.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 33.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.8% |
| 3 or more | 16.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 71.8% |
| Electricity | 25.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.5% |
| Wood | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,527 | 38.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 705 | 7.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,208 | 24.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,741 | 29.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,059 | 22.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,171 | 34.5% |
| Average household size | 2.08 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 37.1% | 31.0% |
| Married | 47.7% | 42.5% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 10.0% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 14.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.8%
Some HS, no diploma
2.7%
HS graduate
22.1%
Some college, no degree
22.8%
Associate's degree
9.0%
Bachelor's degree
23.3%
Graduate / professional
18.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 41.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 300 | 6.9% |
| Kindergarten | 220 | 5.1% |
| Elementary school | 1,519 | 35.1% |
| High school | 896 | 20.7% |
| College / grad school | 1,392 | 32.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.8%
Retail trade
11.3%
Professional & management
10.2%
Finance & real estate
8.3%
Construction
7.5%
Other services
6.8%
Manufacturing
6.6%
Transportation & utilities
5.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.2%
Public administration
4.5%
Information
2.9%
Wholesale trade
1.9%
Agriculture & mining
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 46.5% |
| Service | 16.3% |
| Sales & office | 19.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.5% |
| Production & transportation | 10.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.7% |
| Government | 16.9% |
| Self-employed | 5.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.5% |
| Carpool | 8.6% |
| Public transit | 0.6% |
| Walk | 1.0% |
| Work from home | 7.4% |
| Other means | 2.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 17.8 |
Poverty
All people
12.2%
Under 18 years
18.1%
18 and over
10.8%
Married-couple families
3.2%
Female-led households
12.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 34.0% |
| Retirement income | 22.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.5% |
| High blood pressure | 30.2% |
| High cholesterol | 32.0% |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart disease | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 8.1% |
| Arthritis | 21.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.8% |
| Cancer | 7.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.2% |
| Binge drinking | 22.0% |
| No physical activity | 18.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 27.1% |
| Depression | 18.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.9% |
| Poor mental health | 12.0% |
| Poor physical health | 8.0% |
| No health insurance | 12.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.5% |
| Visited dentist | 70.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.3% |
| Teeth loss | 8.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,253 | 8.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.7% |
| Under 18 | 6.1% |
| 18–64 years | 12.7% |
| 65 and over | 27.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 75.1% |
| Public insurance | 33.5% |
| No insurance | 6.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 18,275 | 94.5% |
| Spanish | 685 | 3.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 365 | 2.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 198 | 1.1% |
| Other languages | 80 | 0.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 18,168 | 93.9% |
| Born in same state | 17,900 | 92.5% |
| Born in different state | 12,580 | 65.0% |
| Foreign born | 268 | 1.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,174 | 6.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 653 | 55.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,942 | 15.2% |
| French | 2,222 | 11.5% |
| Arab | 916 | 4.7% |
| Dutch | 467 | 2.4% |
| English | 309 | 1.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 309 | 1.6% |
| German | 66 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 37 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 17 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 47.5% |
| Internet access | 92.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68510
What city is ZIP code 68510 in?
ZIP code 68510 is primarily assigned to Lincoln, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68510 in?
ZIP code 68510 falls within Lancaster County, Nebraska.
What is the population of ZIP code 68510?
ZIP code 68510 has an estimated population of 19,342 residents, with a density of 4,250 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68510?
The median home value in ZIP code 68510 is $207,000.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 68510?
The median household income in ZIP code 68510 is $65,589, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 68510 in?
ZIP code 68510 observes the CST timezone.