68523 ZIP Code — Lincoln, NE

Lancaster County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68523 is located in Lincoln, Nebraska, within Lancaster County. It covers approximately 15.74 square miles and serves a population of 1,849 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68523

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $485,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($121,563) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 33% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 52% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 68523 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,849

population

15.74

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68523 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68523

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68523. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lincoln	Acceptable
Lincoln	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68512 Lincoln (3 mi) 68522 Lincoln (3.1 mi) 68502 Lincoln (4.6 mi) 68339 Denton (4.6 mi) 68544 Lincoln (4.7 mi) 68516 Lincoln (6 mi) 68508 Lincoln (6.2 mi) 68532 Lincoln (6.3 mi) 68588 Lincoln (6.5 mi) 68528 Lincoln (6.9 mi) 68506 Lincoln (7 mi) 68430 Roca (7.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,849
Population density	117 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	109

Geography
Land area	15.74 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	40.7359
Longitude	-96.7587
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	17.6%	39.7%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	24.5%	32.8%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	45.2%	22.0%	22.0%
Over $200k	12.7%	5.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,849

Population

117

People per sq mi

45.0

Median age

$121,563

Median household income

$69,044

Per capita income

$485,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

95.6%

Home ownership

1.4%

Poverty rate

5.2%

Unemployment

661

Housing units

51.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

138

35–44

129

115

45–54

107

55–59

131

60–64

122

145

65–74

136

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	481	26.0%
18 and over	1,368	74.0%
65 and over	356	19.3%
Median age	45.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.7%

Two or more races 4.3%

Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

Asian 1%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,742	90.7%
Two or more races	83	4.3%
Hispanic or Latino	72	3.7%
Asian	19	1%
Other race	5	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	17.6%	39.7%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	24.5%	32.8%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	45.2%	22.0%	22.0%
Over $200k	12.7%	5.4%	5.2%

$25k–$35k 14.6%

$35k–$50k 3.4%

$50k–$75k 6.3%

$75k–$100k 10.9%

$100k–$150k 24.5%

$150k–$200k 14.7%

$200k+ 25.6%

Range	% of households
$25k–$35k	14.6%
$35k–$50k	3.4%
$50k–$75k	6.3%
$75k–$100k	10.9%
$100k–$150k	24.5%
$150k–$200k	14.7%
$200k+	25.6%
Median income	$121,563

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.4%

$100k–$150k 2.7%

$200k–$300k 8.0%

$300k–$500k 41.9%

$500k–$1M 43.0%

$1M+ 2.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$485,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	95.6%
Renter occupied	4.4%
Vacant	5.5%
Single-family detached	99.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.0%
Median rooms	7.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.88

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.4%
2010–2019	33.6%
2000–2009	10.9%
1990–1999	28.8%
1980–1989	4.9%
1970–1979	6.8%
1960–1969	6.1%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	7.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	7.1%
3 bedrooms	36.4%
4 bedrooms	45.9%
5+ bedrooms	10.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	11.5%
2 vehicles	41.4%
3 or more	47.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	17.5%
Electricity	54.9%
Propane / LP gas	21.2%
Wood	4.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	519	79.6%
Cohabiting couple	29	4.4%
Male householder, no spouse	53	8.1%
Female householder, no spouse	51	7.8%
Households with children under 18	209	32.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	239	36.7%
Average household size	2.83

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.7%	8.6%
Married	67.5%	80.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.3%	3.2%
Divorced	10.5%	7.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 1.0%

HS graduate 16.9%

Some college, no degree 20.0%

Associate's degree 8.2%

Bachelor's degree 30.1%

Graduate / professional 21.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.9%
Bachelor's or higher	51.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	24	4.7%
Kindergarten	40	7.9%
Elementary school	190	37.3%
High school	216	42.4%
College / grad school	39	7.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.4%

Construction 15.5%

Professional & management 14.9%

Finance & real estate 10.4%

Manufacturing 10.0%

Retail trade 8.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.6%

Public administration 4.0%

Other services 3.4%

Transportation & utilities 2.2%

Agriculture & mining 1.8%

Information 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	49.4%
Service	8.0%
Sales & office	21.4%
Natural resources & construction	16.0%
Production & transportation	5.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.5%
Government	18.2%
Self-employed	11.2%
Unpaid family workers	1.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.5%
Carpool	6.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	10.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.6

Poverty

All people 1.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 1.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.8%
Retirement income	21.3%
Supplemental Security	1.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.4%
High blood pressure	28.6%
High cholesterol	33.1%
Diabetes	7.6%
Heart disease	4.6%
Stroke	2.0%
Asthma	7.6%
Arthritis	19.7%
Kidney disease	2.1%
Pulmonary disease	3.8%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	11.4%
Binge drinking	22.9%
No physical activity	13.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	25.3%
Depression	17.2%
Fair or poor health	7.2%
Poor mental health	10.1%
Poor physical health	6.7%
No health insurance	8.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.8%
Visited dentist	78.8%
Cholesterol screening	92.4%
Teeth loss	5.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	75	5.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.7%
Under 18	2.7%
18–64 years	6.1%
65 and over	19.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	87.5%
Public insurance	23.0%
No insurance	1.9%
Uninsured under 19	4.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,787	96.6%
Spanish	24	1.3%
Other Indo-European	5	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	19	1.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,799	97.3%
Born in same state	1,782	96.4%
Born in different state	1,375	74.4%
Foreign born	17	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	50	2.7%
Not a US citizen	5	10.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	248	13.4%
Italian	122	6.6%
Arab	96	5.2%
English	38	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	37	2%
Dutch	37	2%
German	9	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.3%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68523

What city is ZIP code 68523 in?

ZIP code 68523 is primarily assigned to Lincoln, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68523 in?

ZIP code 68523 falls within Lancaster County, Nebraska.

Is ZIP code 68523 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 68523 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 68523?

52% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68523?

The median home value in ZIP code 68523 is $485,900.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 68523?

The median household income in ZIP code 68523 is $121,563, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 68523 in?

ZIP code 68523 observes the CST timezone.