68850 ZIP Code – Lexington, Nebraska
68850 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Lexington, Nebraska, part of Dawson County with a population of approximately 12,175 residents. At $66,875, the median household income here runs near the Nebraska average and near the U.S. average. At $137,200, median home values run well below the national average, with 59.5% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $920, which is below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 68% single-family (decreasing), 17% apartments (increasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 2.4%, well below the national average. The poverty rate is 15.0%, near the national average. An estimated 15.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average. The median age is 31.3, below the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 68863, 69130, 68834.
ZIP Code 68850 Data
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ZIP 68850 vs. Nebraska vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 68850 | NE Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12k | 3,367 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $66k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $137k | $159k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $920 | $829 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 31.3 | 43.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.4% | 2.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 15.0% | 9.5% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 15.3% | 25.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 68863 – Overton
- 69130 – Cozad
- 68834 – Eddyville
- 68976 – Smithfield
- 68878 – Sumner
- 69171 – Willow Island
- 68937 – Elwood
- 68836 – Elm Creek
- 69028 – Eustis
- 68858 – Miller
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68863 | OVERTON | 1,360 | $91,875 |
| 69130 | COZAD | 5,079 | $57,859 |
| 68834 | EDDYVILLE | 180 | $59,688 |
| 68976 | SMITHFIELD | 224 | $82,125 |
| 68878 | SUMNER | 595 | $73,125 |