What to know about ZIP 68501
ZIP code 68501 covers ZIP 68501 with a population of about 2,517.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 24.0 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the LINCOLN & HSTNGS - KRNY media market.
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ZIP Code 68501 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working Class
At a glance
Population
2,517
Density
N/A
Median income
$39,042
-48% vs US avg
Home value
$116,300
-67% vs US avg
Median rent
$812
-30% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 68501
Income and economy in ZIP 68501
Median household income in ZIP 68501 is about $39,042 — about 48% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 37.3%; unemployment rate near 8.7%; 32.6% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 1.1 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Retail trade, Professional services, and Education; about 9.1% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 6.1 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 68501
Median home value is about $116,300 — about 67% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $812 (about 30% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 9.2% (about 56.2 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 68501, a household would need roughly $32,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $747. That sits below the local median household income ($39,042), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.