68505 ZIP Code, Lincoln, NE
68505 is a ZIP code in Lincoln, Nebraska in Lancaster County. It covers 4.3 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 68510, 68507 and 68520. 18,834 people live here in 7,952 households, more than in 9 of every 10 Nebraska ZIP codes. At about 4,356 people per square mile it is built up to city-neighborhood density, and owners and renters are mixed (56% own). Median household income is $75,980, close to the Nebraska median of $76,475.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Lincoln, NE
- County: Lancaster County
- Land area: 4.3 sq mi
- Population: 18,834
- Median household income: $75,980
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 18,834 |
| Households | 7,952 |
| Median household income | $75,980 |
| Income per person | $36,627 |
| Median age | 30.8 |
| Homeowners | 55.9% |
| Median home value | $232,000 |
| Median rent | $1,157 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.0% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 18.6 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 24.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 17.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.2% |
| Broadband internet | 94.9% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 10.7% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.6% |
| $10–15K | 1.4% |
| $15–25K | 3.8% |
| $25–35K | 8.4% |
| $35–50K | 13.3% |
| $50–75K | 18.9% |
| $75–100K | 19.4% |
| $100–150K | 19.9% |
| $150–200K | 5.8% |
| $200K+ | 5.6% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 13.4% |
| 10–19 | 11.6% |
| 20–24 | 14.4% |
| 25–34 | 16.2% |
| 35–44 | 11.7% |
| 45–54 | 10.1% |
| 55–64 | 9.7% |
| 65–74 | 7.8% |
| 75+ | 5.2% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 36.5% |
| Owned outright | 19.1% |
| Rented | 43.2% |
| Vacant | 1.3% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 58.2% |
| Townhome | 6.1% |
| 2–4 units | 2.9% |
| 5–19 units | 13.2% |
| 20+ units | 19.5% |
| Mobile / other | 0.2% |
Businesses in 68505
397 business establishments with 3,758 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 77
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 54
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 52
- Construction: 50
- Accommodation and Food Services: 42
- Finance and Insurance: 36
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 21
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 19
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 68510 — Lincoln city, NE (2.1 mi)
- 68507 — Lincoln city, NE (2.4 mi)
- 68520 — Walton CDP, NE (2.6 mi)
- 68503 — Lincoln city, NE (3 mi)
- 68504 — Lincoln city, NE (3.1 mi)
- 68506 — Lincoln city, NE (3.1 mi)
- 68588 — Lincoln city, NE (4.2 mi)
- 68508 — Lincoln city, NE (4.7 mi)
Areas that include 68505
- Lincoln, NE ZIP codes — 23 ZIP codes
- Lancaster County ZIP codes — 42 ZIP codes
- Nebraska ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 8 of 31: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Lancaster County
- No. 6 of 31: lowest median age in Lancaster County
- No. 4 of 29: fastest population growth in Lancaster County
- No. 6 of 18: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Lincoln, NE
- No. 6 of 18: lowest median age in Lincoln, NE
- No. 2 of 17: fastest population growth in Lincoln, NE
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 68505, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 68505 in?
- 68505 is a Lincoln, NE mailing address. By land area, 95% lies inside Lincoln; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 68505 in?
- 68505 is in Lancaster County.
- What is the population of 68505?
- About 18,834 people (±1,158), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 17,475.
- What is the median household income in 68505?
- $75,980 (±$5,548), compared with $76,475 for Nebraska as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 68505?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 68505 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 68505?
- The closest, measured center to center: 68510 (2.1 mi, Lincoln), 68507 (2.4 mi, Lincoln), 68520 (2.6 mi, Walton), 68503 (3 mi, Lincoln), 68504 (3.1 mi, Lincoln) and 68506 (3.1 mi, Lincoln).
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