68502 ZIP Code – Lincoln, Nebraska

68502 is a large ZIP code in Lincoln, Nebraska, part of Lancaster County with a population of approximately 26,784 residents. The median household income is $63,792 — near the Nebraska average and near the national average. Median home values of $199,800 are below the national average, with 55.6% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $808 is below the national average. Housing consists of 67% single-family (decreasing), 21% apartments (increasing), 12% duplex/multi-family.

At 3.6%, the unemployment rate is below the national figure. About 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line, near the national rate. 39.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the U.S. average. The median age is 37.0, near the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 68508, 68588, 68503.

ZIP Code 68502 Data

Population 26,784
Median Household Income $63,792
Median Home Value $199,800
Median Rent $808
Median Age 37.0
Unemployment Rate 3.6%
Poverty Rate 13.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.4%
State Nebraska

ZIP 68502 vs. Nebraska vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 68502NE Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population26k3,36710k
Median Household Income$63k$70k$73k
Median Home Value$199k$159k$258k
Median Rent$808$829$1,088
Median Age37.043.843.2
Unemployment Rate3.6%2.6%5.0%
Poverty Rate13.5%9.5%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher39.4%25.3%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
68508 LINCOLN 17,056 $34,520
68588 LINCOLN Not provided Not provided
68503 LINCOLN 15,667 $44,874
68510 LINCOLN 19,342 $65,589
68512 LINCOLN 13,990 $99,583