68517 ZIP Code — Lincoln, NE

Lancaster County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68517 is located in Lincoln, Nebraska, within Lancaster County. It covers approximately 26.22 square miles and serves a population of 539 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68517

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $466,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($107,440) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 17% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 68517 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and high homeownership.

539

population

26.22

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68517 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68517

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68517. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lincoln	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68514 Lincoln (2.5 mi) 68462 Waverly (4.4 mi) 68507 Lincoln (5 mi) 68336 Davey (5.6 mi) 68531 Lincoln (6.1 mi) 68504 Lincoln (6.4 mi) 68527 Lincoln (7.3 mi) 68505 Lincoln (7.7 mi) 68521 Lincoln (7.9 mi) 68503 Lincoln (8.5 mi) 68017 Ceresco (8.8 mi) 68510 Lincoln (9.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	539
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	109

Geography
Land area	26.22 sq mi
Water area	0.15 sq mi
Latitude	40.9358
Longitude	-96.6051
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	20.5%	39.7%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	15.9%	32.8%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	54.0%	22.0%	22.0%
Over $200k	9.7%	5.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

539

Population

People per sq mi

44.2

Median age

$107,440

Median household income

$67,784

Per capita income

$466,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

90.1%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

183

Housing units

8.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	176	32.7%
18 and over	363	67.3%
65 and over	70	13.0%
Median age	44.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	539	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	20.5%	39.7%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	15.9%	32.8%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	54.0%	22.0%	22.0%
Over $200k	9.7%	5.4%	5.2%

$15k–$25k 8.9%

$25k–$35k 7.4%

$50k–$75k 9.9%

$75k–$100k 13.8%

$100k–$150k 37.9%

$150k–$200k 15.8%

$200k+ 6.4%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	8.9%
$25k–$35k	7.4%
$50k–$75k	9.9%
$75k–$100k	13.8%
$100k–$150k	37.9%
$150k–$200k	15.8%
$200k+	6.4%
Median income	$107,440

Housing

Home values

$200k–$300k 9.8%

$300k–$500k 52.5%

$500k–$1M 37.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$466,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	90.1%
Renter occupied	9.9%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.62

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.4%
2000–2009	20.2%
1990–1999	19.2%
1980–1989	29.1%
1970–1979	26.1%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	0.0%
3 bedrooms	61.6%
4 bedrooms	20.7%
5+ bedrooms	17.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	7.4%
2 vehicles	42.4%
3 or more	50.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	59.1%
Propane / LP gas	40.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	157	77.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	13	6.4%
Female householder, no spouse	33	16.3%
Households with children under 18	104	51.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	67	33.0%
Average household size	2.66

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	5.9%	13.1%
Married	94.1%	71.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	8.4%
Divorced	0.0%	7.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 20.7%

Some college, no degree 24.8%

Associate's degree 46.3%

Bachelor's degree 8.3%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	8.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	8.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	123	69.9%
High school	39	22.2%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 17.3%

Education & healthcare 14.3%

Professional & management 13.7%

Other services 13.2%

Public administration 13.2%

Construction 7.9%

Retail trade 7.9%

Agriculture & mining 5.8%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Information 3.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.2%
Service	8.2%
Sales & office	23.4%
Natural resources & construction	30.4%
Production & transportation	3.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	59.6%
Government	18.4%
Self-employed	21.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.7%
Carpool	4.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.6%
Other means	8.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.8

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	22.7%
Retirement income	16.3%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.3%
High blood pressure	28.6%
High cholesterol	31.4%
Diabetes	7.8%
Heart disease	4.9%
Stroke	2.2%
Asthma	7.8%
Arthritis	19.9%
Kidney disease	2.3%
Pulmonary disease	4.4%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.8%
Binge drinking	23.9%
No physical activity	15.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.7%
Depression	18.2%
Fair or poor health	8.2%
Poor mental health	11.3%
Poor physical health	7.2%
No health insurance	9.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.4%
Visited dentist	75.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	7.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	63	17.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.9%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	86.1%
Public insurance	16.7%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	525	97.4%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	539	100.0%
Born in same state	539	100.0%
Born in different state	369	68.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	45	8.3%
French	45	8.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	35	6.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.7%
Internet access	100.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68517

What city is ZIP code 68517 in?

ZIP code 68517 is primarily assigned to Lincoln, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68517 in?

ZIP code 68517 falls within Lancaster County, Nebraska.

Is ZIP code 68517 family-oriented?

33% of residents in ZIP code 68517 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 68517?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 68517 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 68517 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 68517 have a large veteran population?

17% of civilians in ZIP code 68517 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 68517 in?

ZIP code 68517 observes the CST timezone.