ZIP 68504 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Lincoln city, NE (68504)

Median Income

$52,159

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,111

Wealth inflow

Population

17,396

Unemployment

4.7%

1.0pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,111 for ZIP 68504 (Lincoln city, NE) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

4.7%+28% vs US avg

Self-Employed

1.5%-76% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

13.8%+18% vs US avg

542

Establishments

10,054

Employees

~19 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Retail trade

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining2.1%
Construction6.5%
Manufacturing11.1%
Wholesale trade1.5%
Retail trade14.9%
Transportation, utilities2.9%
Information1.3%
Finance, insurance, real estate4.6%
Professional, scientific, management11.8%
Education, health care, social24.9%
Arts, entertainment, food services9.4%
Other services3.9%
Public administration5.2%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 68504 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 3.5%, median income rose 4.0% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 10.3%.

Median Income

$52,159

-31% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate