ZIP Code 68510 in Lincoln, NE

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Lincoln, Nebraska
County:Lancaster County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:8:56:26 AM
Population:20,669 [See All]
Area Code:402
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:40.8062, -96.6506
Land Area:4.551 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 68510 has 20,669 residents and 9,166 households (average 2.23 persons per household). The median age is 37.8 years, about the same as the state (36.9) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.5% male and 51.5% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.8%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (78.8%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.6%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:20,669Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:19,534Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:21,738Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:4,541.6 people per sq mile
Average Income:$64,183Source: Census ACS
Households:9,166Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$221,200Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.23Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.25Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--20,67220,74020,38121,18921,94221,71021,39621,76521,12720,58519,87919,34219,534
Decennial Census20,514------------------20,669------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 37.8

Male Median Age: 36.2

Female Median Age: 39.2

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male648638569683743732818693569567560595599525365289199230
Female672638636581663768772700578582522602700615519378272449
Total1,3201,2761,2051,2641,4061,5001,5901,3931,1471,1491,0821,1971,2991,140884667471679
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:16,28078.30%
Black:8404.04%
Hispanic:*1,7838.58%
Asian:9074.36%
American Indian:2101.01%
Hawaiian:330.16%
Other:7393.55%
Total:20,792100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:10,02248.49%36.2 years
Females:10,64751.51%39.2 years
Total:20,669100%37.8 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:18,03192.31%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:2671.37%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:7493.83%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:4876.33%
Total Population:19,534100%
Total Native Population:18,29893.67%
Total Foreign-born Population:1,2366.33%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $64,183, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $21,081 (48.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $8,544. Family households earn a median of $92,744 versus $41,495 for nonfamily households (a difference of $51,249). By gender, male median income is $58,205 and female is $45,638, which is much lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $12,567 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 67.1%, which is well above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 2.4%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (48.8%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$43,102$43,772$40,501$42,941$42,977$46,146$50,843$53,987$55,639$59,013$61,141$65,589$64,183
Median Family Income$60,081$61,372$61,325$62,656$62,906$66,913$69,623$71,577$74,154$78,712$82,080$89,639$92,744
Median NonFamily Income$28,265$27,577$26,733$29,137$28,498$30,366$34,745$38,353$35,957$39,500$42,039$39,663$41,495
Median Male Income$41,313$40,728$39,886$40,531$40,642$41,260$44,269$43,836$45,972$47,244$50,116$54,638$58,205
Median Female Income$31,101$32,871$31,669$32,912$32,092$33,033$36,121$38,461$38,791$39,208$41,722$44,834$45,638
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:10,70765.53%
Unemployed:2601.59%
Not In Labor Force:5,37132.87%
Total:16,338100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:5,22548.80%
Service:1,71616.03%
Sales and Office:2,14120.00%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:7527.02%
Production, transportation, and material moving:8738.15%
Total Civilian Employed Population:10,707100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $221,200, which is far less than the national median ($303,400), is up $84,500 (61.81%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $70,600. The median gross rent is $857, which is much lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $276 (47.50%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $93. Of occupied housing, owners make up 58.48% (59.77% with a mortgage, 40.23% free-and-clear) and renters 41.52% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 5.23%, which is markedly below the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$136,700$135,500$135,300$137,000$139,000$139,600$142,200$142,200$150,600$163,900$175,700$207,000$221,200
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:50112.90%
$500 to $999:1,78245.88%
$1,000 to $1,499:99825.70%
$1,500 to $1,999:3087.93%
$2,000 to $2,499:1373.53%
$2,500 to $2,999:210.54%
$3,000 or more:391.00%
No Rent:982.52%
Total:3,884100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$581$598$582$610$624$643$663$714$764$820$783$890$857
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):3,27034.95%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):2,20123.53%
Renter Occupied:3,88441.52%
Total Occupied Housing Units:9,355100%

Occupied Housing Units:9,35594.77%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):5165.23%
Total Housing Units:9,871100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:6,66667.53%
Multi-Family Units:3,20532.47%
Other Units:00.00%
Total Housing Units:9,871100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 40.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly above the state rate (34.10%), well above both the state and national averages. High school or higher is 95.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 5.50%, which is falls below the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 6.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 2.90 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.00 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (38.14%). College enrollment is 32.76%, which is markedly above the state rate (25.40%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:2151.55%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:4253.07%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):2,98421.53%
Some college, no degree:3,35624.22%
Associate's degree:1,3219.53%
Bachelor's degree:3,16422.83%
Graduate or professional degree:2,39217.26%
Total:13,857100%
High school or higher:13,21795.38%
Bachelor's degree or higher:5,55640.10%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:14,67765.72%
Public Insurance:6,58429.48%
No Insurance:1,0704.79%
Total:22,331100%
Has Health Insurance:21,26195.21%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty9.6%10.2%11.1%12.4%12.9%11.5%10.2%10.3%7.7%6.2%6.2%6.7%6.7%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:2044.77%
Kindergarten:1643.84%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):1,63038.14%
High school (grades 9-12):87620.50%
College or graduate school:1,40032.76%
Total:4,274100%
Early Childhood:3688.61%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):2,67062.47%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 68510 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 801 business establishments, employing about 17,458 people with an annual payroll of $974,683,000. USPS data shows 9,748 residential mailboxes and 903 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:9,748Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:903Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:10,294Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:6,612Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:1,578Source: USPS
# of Businesses:801Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$251,209,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$974,683,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:17,458Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 68510 is located in Lancaster County, Nebraska, within the Lincoln, NE Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 30700) and Nebraska's 1st Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 341,309 people, about 6.06% of whom live in ZIP Code 68510. It covers 4.551 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.029 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Lincoln, NESource: Census
CBSA Number:30700Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:341,309Source: Census
MSA:Lincoln, NE MSASource: Census
Land Area:4.551 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.029 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:01Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:8879.02 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:3128000Source: Census
Place Name:Lincoln city; NebraskaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


68512 | | 68509

Schools in ZIP Code 68510


ZIP Code 68510 is in the Lincoln Public Schools, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 15 public schools and 2 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Arts & Humanities Focus Prgm 643 S 25th Ste 9
Lincoln, NE 68510
District: Lincoln Public Schools
Ecse - Homebased 300 South 48th Street
Lincoln, NE 68510
District: Lincoln Public Schools
Eastridge Elementary School 6245 L St
Lincoln, NE 68510
District: Lincoln Public Schools
Elliott Elementary School 225 S 25th St
Lincoln, NE 68510
District: Lincoln Public Schools
Lincoln East High School 1000 S 70th St
Lincoln, NE 68510
District: Lincoln Public Schools
Lincoln High School 2229 J St
Lincoln, NE 68510
District: Lincoln Public Schools
Lefler Middle School 1100 S 48th St
Lincoln, NE 68510
District: Lincoln Public Schools
Pyrtle Elementary School 721 Cottonwood Dr
Lincoln, NE 68510
District: Lincoln Public Schools
Randolph Elementary School 1024 S 37th St
Lincoln, NE 68510
District: Lincoln Public Schools
Bryan Community School 300 South 48th Street
Lincoln, NE 68510
District: Lincoln Public Schools
Infant Toddler At Lincoln High School 2229 J St
Lincoln, NE 68510
District: Lincoln Public Schools
Infant Toddler At Bryan Community School 300 South 48th Street
Lincoln, NE 68510
District: Lincoln Public Schools
Lps Graduation Pathways Program 300 South 48th St
Lincoln, NE 68510
District: Lincoln Public Schools
Remote Learning Elementary 1000 S 70th St
Lincoln, NE 68510
District: Lincoln Public Schools
Remote Learning 1000 S 70th St
Lincoln, NE 68510
District: Lincoln Public Schools
St Teresa Elementary School 616 S 36th St
Lincoln, NE 68510
District: Private School
Pius X High School 6000 A St
Lincoln, NE 68510
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 68510


Bryan College Of Health Sciences 1535 S 52nd St
Lincoln, NE 68506
Type: Post Secondary
Southeast Community College Area 301 South 68th Street Place
Lincoln, NE 68510-2449
Type: Post Secondary
Joseph's College Cosmetology 6810 P Street #200
Lincoln, NE 68505
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Nebraska-Central Administration System Office 3835 Holdrege St
Lincoln, NE 68583-0743
Type: Post Secondary
Union College 3800 S 48th Street
Lincoln, NE 68506
Type: Post Secondary
Nebraska Wesleyan University 5000 St Paul Ave
Lincoln, NE 68504-2794
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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