68508 ZIP Code – Lincoln, Nebraska

ZIP code 68508 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Lincoln, Nebraska, within Lancaster County with a population of approximately 17,056 residents. The median household income of $34,520 is well below the Nebraska average and well below the national average. The median home value of $95,500 is well below the national average, with 8.5% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). . Median rent is $729, which is below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 15% single-family (decreasing), 75% apartments (increasing), 10% duplex/multi-family.

At 8.3%, the unemployment rate is well above the national figure. The poverty rate is 38.3%, well above the national average. An estimated 35.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 68588, 68503, 68502.

ZIP Code 68508 Data

Population 17,056
Median Household Income $34,520
Median Home Value $95,500
Median Rent $729
Median Age 21.4
Unemployment Rate 8.3%
Poverty Rate 38.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.2%
State Nebraska

ZIP 68508 vs. Nebraska vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 68508NE Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population17k3,36710k
Median Household Income$34k$70k$73k
Median Home Value$95k$159k$258k
Median Rent$729$829$1,088
Median Age21.443.843.2
Unemployment Rate8.3%2.6%5.0%
Poverty Rate38.3%9.5%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher35.2%25.3%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
68588 LINCOLN Not provided Not provided
68503 LINCOLN 15,667 $44,874
68502 LINCOLN 26,784 $63,792
68521 LINCOLN 38,231 $62,582
68510 LINCOLN 19,342 $65,589