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Lincoln, NE

City in Lancaster County, Nebraska. ZIP codes: 68502, 68503, 68504, 68505, 68506, 68507 and more.

Population

294,856

Land area

101.1sq mi

People per sq mi

2,916

ZIP codes

18

Lincoln and its ZIP codes

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Lincoln at a glance

  • Lincoln is about 113 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 2nd among 583 cities and towns in Nebraska.
  • The median household income is $71,867, 6% below the Nebraska median of $76,475.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $264,000 (11% above Nebraska) and median rent is $1,086 a month.

Local data for Lincoln, NE

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Lincoln, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$71,867

Poverty rate

12.7%

Median home value

$264,000

Median rent

$1,086/mo

Homeownership

56.1%

Bachelor's or higher

41.8%

Median age

33.4

Average commute

18.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (90,934), Irish Americans (33,266), Mexican Americans (17,346).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lancaster County. PPP loans are for Lincoln.

Details

Unemployment rate

2.6%

Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$61,528

176,943 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$68,273

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$2.6B

FY 2026, $8,185 per person

PPP loans

$584M

7,587 loans, 73,899 jobs reported

Lancaster County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Lincoln, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone73.9%
  • Carpooled8.5%
  • Public transit0.8%
  • Walked3.5%
  • Bicycle0.9%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
  • Worked from home11.4%

Average one-way commute: 18.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Lincoln, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

1,041

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

753

0.8% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

89° / 14°F

29.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone80 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Lincoln, NE, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

35.1%

U.S. 33.3% +1.8 pts

Diabetes

9.5%

U.S. 12.1% -2.6 pts

Smoking

12.5%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

9.6%

U.S. 11.1% -1.5 pts

ZIP codes in Lincoln

18 in or overlapping Lincoln. Population shown

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Cities near Lincoln

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Yankee HillCensus-designated place4.3 mi3.4
WaltonCensus-designated place5.7 mi3.5
CheneyCensus-designated place6.9 mi0.1
EmeraldCensus-designated place8.4 mi0.6
Prairie HomeCensus-designated place9 mi0.5
DentonVillage10 mi0.1
RocaVillage10 mi0.1
WaverlyCity11 mi2.5
RaymondVillage12 mi0.1
MalcolmVillage12 mi0.2
MartellCensus-designated place12 mi0.2
DaveyVillage12 mi0.2
BennetVillage12 mi0.5
HickmanCity13 mi1.1
EagleVillage13 mi0.4
SpragueVillage13 mi0.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Lincoln, NE in?
Lincoln is in Lancaster County, Nebraska.
What ZIP codes are in Lincoln, NE?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Lincoln include 68502, 68503, 68504, 68505, 68506, 68507, 68508, 68510, 68512, 68514, 68516, 68520 and others.
What is the population of Lincoln, NE?
About 294,856 people live in Lincoln, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Lincoln?
Nearby places include Yankee Hill (4.3 mi), Walton (5.7 mi), Cheney (6.9 mi), Emerald (8.4 mi), Prairie Home (9 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023