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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 68850 has 12,489 residents and 4,061 households (average 3.05 persons per household). The median age is 32.0 years, younger than the state (36.9) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.5% male and 48.5% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (60.3%) and White (38.4%, much lower than the state average of 78.4% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 60.3%, which is much higher than the state average (12.0%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than both the state (5.4%) and national averages (8.4%).

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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:	12,489Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	12,394Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	13,657Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	46.7 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$64,269Source: Census ACS

Households:	4,061Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$156,700Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	3.05Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.02Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	12,197	12,231	12,077	12,070	11,934	12,029	12,173	12,214	12,319	12,148	12,171	12,175	12,394
Decennial Census	12,295	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	12,489	--	--	--

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: 32

Male Median Age: 32.1

Female Median Age: 32

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	582	513	604	535	384	404	486	442	358	318	363	385	354	242	215	121	76	53
Female	534	523	495	504	366	417	419	405	323	362	335	319	284	260	203	121	79	105
Total	1,116	1,036	1,099	1,039	750	821	905	847	681	680	698	704	638	502	418	242	155	158

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	4,792	26.44%
Black:	1,158	6.39%
Hispanic:*	7,531	41.55%
Asian:	126	0.70%
American Indian:	229	1.26%
Hawaiian:	19	0.10%
Other:	4,272	23.57%
Total:	18,127	100%

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.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	6,435	51.53%	32.1 years
Females:	6,054	48.47%	32.0 years
Total:	12,489	100%	32.0 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	7,318	59.04%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	211	1.70%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	2,262	18.25%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	2,603	39.25%
Total Population:	12,394	100%
Total Native Population:	7,529	60.75%
Total Foreign-born Population:	4,865	39.25%

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 $64,269, which is considerably lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $21,273 (49.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $10,291. Family households earn a median of $71,005 versus $29,107 for nonfamily households (a difference of $41,898). By gender, male median income is $47,807 and female is $44,044, which is well under the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $3,763 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 71.2%, which is far greater than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 2.4%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (35.6%).

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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)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$42,996	$43,233	$42,099	$46,121	$44,209	$48,050	$51,355	$54,231	$53,978	$58,488	$57,848	$66,875	$64,269
Median Family Income	$51,168	$50,648	$49,196	$51,305	$49,597	$51,971	$54,264	$57,105	$57,101	$61,033	$64,591	$71,059	$71,005
Median NonFamily Income	$22,172	$24,571	$24,479	$25,601	$28,340	$31,129	$30,394	$33,225	$33,430	$30,041	$32,325	$34,000	$29,107
Median Male Income	$29,211	$30,590	$31,342	$31,414	$33,153	$34,035	$35,303	$36,137	$36,685	$38,375	$39,442	$43,217	$47,807
Median Female Income	$23,587	$24,056	$24,214	$25,467	$25,721	$27,349	$30,103	$30,628	$31,421	$35,542	$36,294	$40,394	$44,044

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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

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Employment Status

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Employed:	6,165	69.32%
Unemployed:	152	1.71%
Not In Labor Force:	2,576	28.97%
Total:	8,893	100%

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)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	1,417	22.98%
Service:	726	11.78%
Sales and Office:	818	13.27%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	1,009	16.37%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	2,195	35.60%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	6,165	100%

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 $156,700, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $69,200 (79.09%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $55,200. The median gross rent is $911, which is much lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $325 (55.46%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $161. Of occupied housing, owners make up 57.54% (50.15% with a mortgage, 49.85% free-and-clear) and renters 42.46% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 5.28%, which is much lower than 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)

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

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$87,500	$86,500	$89,600	$87,900	$81,900	$88,400	$98,900	$95,400	$101,500	$127,300	$133,600	$137,200	$156,700

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	216	12.49%
$500 to $999:	898	51.94%
$1,000 to $1,499:	430	24.87%
$1,500 to $1,999:	19	1.10%
$2,000 to $2,499:	0	0.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	166	9.60%
Total:	1,729	100%

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

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$586	$590	$625	$643	$666	$684	$734	$760	$750	$825	$853	$920	$911

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	1,175	28.86%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,168	28.68%
Renter Occupied:	1,729	42.46%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	4,072	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	4,072	94.72%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	227	5.28%
Total Housing Units:	4,299	100%

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

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

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Single-Family Units:	2,943	68.46%
Multi-Family Units:	921	21.42%
Other Units:	435	10.12%
Total Housing Units:	4,299	100%

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

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 15.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 64.50%, which is markedly below the state rate (92.10%). The uninsured rate is 15.70%, which is markedly above the state rate (7.40%). The share of people in poverty is 11.80%, which is markedly above the state rate (6.70%), down 0.90 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.20 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 (47.67%). College enrollment is 12.27%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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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)

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Less than 9th grade:	2,004	27.23%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	612	8.32%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	1,950	26.50%
Some college, no degree:	1,279	17.38%
Associate's degree:	390	5.30%
Bachelor's degree:	920	12.50%
Graduate or professional degree:	204	2.77%
Total:	7,359	100%
High school or higher:	4,743	64.45%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	1,124	15.27%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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

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Private Insurance:	7,671	57.27%
Public Insurance:	3,797	28.35%
No Insurance:	1,927	14.39%
Total:	13,395	100%
Has Health Insurance:	11,468	85.61%

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)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	12.7%	13.3%	16.2%	15.6%	16.8%	17.0%	14.0%	13.4%	11.6%	12.2%	11.9%	13.8%	11.8%

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)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	150	4.54%
Kindergarten:	398	12.05%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	1,574	47.67%
High school (grades 9-12):	775	23.47%
College or graduate school:	405	12.27%
Total:	3,302	100%
Early Childhood:	548	16.60%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	2,747	83.19%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Lexington, Nebraska
County:	Dawson County
Timezone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	9:00:29 AM
Population:	12,489 [See All]
Area Code:	308
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	40.8477, -99.7303
Land Area:	267.283 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/68850/zip-code-68850.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	4,478Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	281Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	5,229Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	3,447Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	392Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	278Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$78,594,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$297,754,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	6,114Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Lexington, NESource: Census
CBSA Number:	30420Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	25,949Source: Census
MSA:	Source: Census
Land Area:	267.283 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.962 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	03Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	67435.41 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	Source: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	3126910Source: Census
Place Name:	Lexington city; NebraskaSource: Census

ZIP Code 68850 in Lexington, NE

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

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

Average Household Income

Employment Status

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

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

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

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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

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

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 68850

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 68850

Sources & References