68523 ZIP Code, Lincoln, NE
68523 is a ZIP code in Lincoln, Nebraska in Lancaster County. It covers 16 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 68512, 68522 and 68502. 2,031 people live here in 746 households. With about 129 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (94%). Median household income is $141,786, well above the Nebraska median of $76,475.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Lincoln, NE
- County: Lancaster County
- Land area: 16 sq mi
- Population: 2,031
- Median household income: $141,786
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 2,031 |
| Households | 746 |
| Median household income | $141,786 |
| Income per person | $67,960 |
| Median age | 43.7 |
| Homeowners | 94.2% |
| Median home value | $508,600 |
| Median rent | not published |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 56.9% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 22.2 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 31.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 8.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.6% |
| Broadband internet | 100.0% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.6% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 0.0% |
| $10–15K | 0.0% |
| $15–25K | 1.5% |
| $25–35K | 8.8% |
| $35–50K | 1.5% |
| $50–75K | 7.8% |
| $75–100K | 5.8% |
| $100–150K | 27.3% |
| $150–200K | 12.6% |
| $200K+ | 34.7% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 14.0% |
| 10–19 | 12.1% |
| 20–24 | 2.1% |
| 25–34 | 8.4% |
| 35–44 | 14.9% |
| 45–54 | 9.6% |
| 55–64 | 16.8% |
| 65–74 | 17.8% |
| 75+ | 4.3% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 54.6% |
| Owned outright | 35.3% |
| Rented | 5.4% |
| Vacant | 4.8% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 98.0% |
| Townhome | 1.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 1.0% |
Businesses in 68523
71 business establishments with 359 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 22
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 8
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 8
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 6
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 5
- Accommodation and Food Services: 5
- Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation: 4
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 68512 — Lincoln city, NE (2.6 mi)
- 68522 — Lincoln city, NE (4.1 mi)
- 68502 — Lincoln city, NE (4.6 mi)
- 68516 — Lincoln city, NE (5.9 mi)
- 68339 — Denton village, NE (6 mi)
- 68430 — Lincoln city, NE (6.1 mi)
- 68532 (6.4 mi)
- 68508 — Lincoln city, NE (6.5 mi)
Areas that include 68523
- Lincoln, NE ZIP codes — 23 ZIP codes
- Yankee Hill, NE ZIP codes — 3 ZIP codes
- Lancaster County ZIP codes — 42 ZIP codes
- Nebraska ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 31: highest median household income in Lancaster County
- No. 3 of 31: highest median home value in Lancaster County
- No. 4 of 31: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Lancaster County
- No. 8 of 31: highest median age in Lancaster County
- No. 1 of 29: fastest population growth in Lancaster County
- No. 2 of 18: highest median household income in Lincoln, NE
- No. 3 of 18: highest median home value in Lincoln, NE
- No. 2 of 18: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Lincoln, NE
- No. 3 of 18: highest median age in Lincoln, NE
- No. 1 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) 68523, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 68523 in?
- 68523 is a Lincoln, NE mailing address. By land area, 12% lies inside Yankee Hill and 3% lies inside Lincoln; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 68523 in?
- 68523 is in Lancaster County.
- What is the population of 68523?
- About 2,031 people (±268), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,882.
- What is the median household income in 68523?
- $141,786 (±$21,480), 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 68523?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 68523 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 68523?
- The closest, measured center to center: 68512 (2.6 mi, Lincoln), 68522 (4.1 mi, Lincoln), 68502 (4.6 mi, Lincoln), 68516 (5.9 mi, Lincoln), 68339 (6 mi, Denton) and 68430 (6.1 mi, Lincoln).
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