Lincoln, NE — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 68501 serves a portion of Lincoln, Nebraska, within Lancaster County. This community is home to approximately 9,769 residents, with a median age of 34.6 years. The median household income of $59,951 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $365,701 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 41% owner-occupied and 59% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Lincoln is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 93 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 40% and an unemployment rate of 9.2%, 68501 reflects the economic character of Lancaster County in Nebraska.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 9,769 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 21,145 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $59,951 | ↓ 11% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $365,701 | ↑ 21% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 93 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 9.2% | ↑ 136% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 6.1% | ↓ 46% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 40% | ↑ 14% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 34.6 yrs | ↓ 10% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 41% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 59% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 4,591 | — |