68505 ZIP Code – Lincoln, Nebraska
68505 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Lincoln, Nebraska, part of Lancaster County with a population of approximately 18,205 residents. The median household income is $71,962 — near the Nebraska average and near the national average. At $201,100, median home values run below the national average, with 55.9% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,083 — near the national figure. Housing consists of 64% single-family (decreasing), 32% apartments (increasing).
Unemployment stands at 1.8%, which is well below the U.S. rate. The poverty rate of 9.4% is below the U.S. average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 33.3%, above the national average. Residents have a median age of 32.1, below the U.S. median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 68510, 68507, 68503.
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ZIP 68505 vs. Nebraska vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 68505 | NE Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 18k | 3,367 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $71k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $201k | $159k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,083 | $829 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 32.1 | 43.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.8% | 2.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.4% | 9.5% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 33.3% | 25.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 68510 – Lincoln
- 68507 – Lincoln
- 68503 – Lincoln
- 68506 – Lincoln
- 68504 – Lincoln
- 68520 – Lincoln
- 68588 – Lincoln
- 68508 – Lincoln
- 68502 – Lincoln
- 68527 – Lincoln
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68510 | LINCOLN | 19,342 | $65,589 |
| 68507 | LINCOLN | 15,788 | $70,160 |
| 68503 | LINCOLN | 15,667 | $44,874 |
| 68506 | LINCOLN | 28,321 | $68,588 |
| 68504 | LINCOLN | 17,124 | $49,489 |