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ZIP Code 68503
Lincoln, NE, Lancaster County
Population
15,867
Land area
2.9sq mi
People per sq mi
5,437
City
Lincoln
ZIP 68503 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 68503 at a glance
- ZIP 68503 (Lincoln) is about 211 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- The median household income is $54,232, 29% below the Nebraska median of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $169,300 (29% below Nebraska) and median rent is $1,023 a month.
Local data for ZIP 68503
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 68503, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,232
Poverty rate
25.1%
Median home value
$169,300
Prices +5.0% in a year
Median rent
$1,023/mo
Homeownership
38.9%
Bachelor's or higher
39.5%
Median age
27.4
Average commute
17.4 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
233
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
3,156
$168M annual payroll
PPP loans
$13.24M
271 loans
Campaign donations
$98.84K
45% D, 11% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 68503, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 68503, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.4%
U.S. 33.3% +3.1 pts
Diabetes
9.6%
U.S. 12.1% -2.5 pts
Smoking
14.8%
U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.6%
U.S. 11.1% +1.5 pts
Cities in ZIP 68503
ZIP codes near 68503
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 68588Lincoln | 1.2 mi | 0.1 |
| 68508Lincoln | 1.7 mi | 3 |
| 68504Lincoln | 1.8 mi | 7 |
| 68510Lincoln | 1.9 mi | 4.6 |
| 68505Lincoln | 3 mi | 4.3 |
| 68521Lincoln | 3.2 mi | 13.2 |
| 68502Lincoln | 3.2 mi | 6.7 |
| 68506Lincoln | 3.5 mi | 7 |
| 68507Lincoln | 4.3 mi | 11.1 |
| 68520Walton | 5 mi | 11.5 |
| 68522Lincoln | 5.1 mi | 10.6 |
| 68531Raymond | 5.9 mi | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 68503?
- ZIP code 68503 is in Lincoln, NE (Lancaster County).
- What county is ZIP code 68503 in?
- ZIP code 68503 is mostly in Lancaster County, Nebraska.
- How many people live in ZIP code 68503?
- About 15,867 people live in the 68503 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.