Lincoln, NE

Lincoln sits in Lancaster, Nebraska, and is covered by 29 ZIP code tabulation areas. Across those ZIPs, an estimated 299,352 people live, work, and commute. Demographic and housing figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022).

Each ZIP code in Lincoln has its own character. Some are dense and walkable; others are exurban or rural, with single-digit households per square mile. The list below lets you compare the basic shape of each one — population, income, and home value — before clicking through to the full neighborhood profile.

Across the city overall, the typical owner-occupied home is valued near $293,740 and median asking rent runs around $1,043 per month. Median household income hovers around $89,962. These are averages of ZIP-level medians and will read differently depending on which neighborhood you actually settle in — which is precisely what the per-ZIP pages are for.

ZIP codes in Lincoln

ZIP	County	Population	Median income	Median home value
68501	Lancaster	0	—	—
68502	Lancaster	26,784	$63,792	$199,800
68503	Lancaster	15,667	$44,874	$147,800
68504	Lancaster	17,124	$49,489	$150,300
68505	Lancaster	18,205	$71,962	$201,100
68506	Lancaster	28,321	$68,588	$228,100
68507	Lancaster	15,788	$70,160	$189,900
68508	Lancaster	17,056	$34,520	$95,500
68509	Lancaster	0	—	—
68510	Lancaster	19,342	$65,589	$207,000
68512	Lancaster	13,990	$99,583	$282,000
68514	Lancaster	239	$123,158	$387,300
68516	Lancaster	46,714	$97,394	$310,000
68517	Lancaster	539	$107,440	$466,400
68520	Lancaster	1,975	$96,094	$459,200
68521	Lancaster	38,231	$62,582	$219,300
68522	Lancaster	13,756	$72,917	$203,000
68523	Lancaster	1,849	$121,563	$485,900
68524	Lancaster	5,941	$73,372	$192,000
68526	Lancaster	8,088	$121,900	$394,200
68527	Lancaster	2,098	$138,558	$471,100
68528	Lancaster	6,771	$72,760	$222,100
68529	Lancaster	0	—	—
68531	Lancaster	209	$151,786	$463,000
68532	Lancaster	665	$171,094	$487,300
68542	Lancaster	0	—	—
68544	Lancaster	0	—	—
68583	Lancaster	0	—	—
68588	Lancaster	0	—	—

Thinking about relocating to Lincoln?

A few practical considerations as you evaluate the move:

• Pick the ZIP, not just the city. Median income, school assignments, walkability and crime patterns can vary dramatically between neighboring ZIPs in the same city. Use the per-ZIP pages to compare.
• Compare housing math honestly. The median home value here is $293,740, and median rent is $1,043. At current mortgage rates, that often makes renting the more flexible option for the first 12–24 months while you learn the neighborhoods.
• Verify the commute. Drive your prospective work or school route at peak time — Google Maps optimistic estimates rarely match what locals actually experience.
• Check the boring stuff. Property tax rates, HOA dues, flood-zone designation, and homeowner's insurance availability are easier to research before you sign than after.