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Lincoln, NE — ZIP 68504

Population: 17,278 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 68504 (Lincoln, NE) is $225,123 — up 0.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $204,676 after a median 26.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,184/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with strongwind, winterweather, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$225,123

Median home value

+0.9%

1-year change

26.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$225,123
1-year appreciation
+0.9%
3-year appreciation
+7.8%
5-year appreciation
+24.6%
10-year appreciation
+86.7%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$228,054
House Price Index (state)
431.4 (+2.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$204,676
Median list price
$257,500
Median price per sqft
$159
1-year sale-price change
-8.6%
Median days on market
26.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
36
For-sale inventory
36
Sale-to-list ratio
100.9%
Active listings
17
1-year forecast
+1.3%
Days to pending
45 days
New listings (monthly)
19

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,184/mo
1-year rent change
+2.1%
Studio fair-market rent
$733/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$916/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,118/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,453/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,677/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Schools include
NORTH STAR HIGH SCHOOL, CULLER MIDDLE SCHOOL, DAWES MIDDLE SCHOOL, HUNTINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, RILEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, winterWeather, hail, iceStorm, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 64% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
16.0%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Nebraska Ordnance Plant (Former) (24.7 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
33.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
197
Days with Moderate air quality
83
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
160

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
280
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
48,646
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
39,832

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Homestead National Historical Park (40 mi)
National parks include
Homestead National Historical Park, Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail
Airports within 30 mi
27
Nearest airport
Pester Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lincoln Airport (LNK) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
BRYAN MEDICAL CENTER, LINCOLN SURGICAL HOSPITAL, CHI HEALTH ST. ELIZABETH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-521 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,980
Housing built before 1970
39.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.0%
Median annual property tax
$2,806
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
81.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
139,614
Average weekly wage
$1,065
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,024

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 68504State medianUS median
Median home value$225,123$237,615$289,727
Median sale price$204,676$268,738$325,000
Median days on market27 days36 days51 days
Typical rent$1,184/mo$1,359/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,806$2,000$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 68504?
$225,123.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 68504?
$204,676.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 68504?
Median days on market: 26.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 68504?
Typical rent: $1,184/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 68504?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, winterWeather, hail, iceStorm, lightning.
Is ZIP 68504 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 68504?
Risk to homes is higher than 64% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 68504?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 68504?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 68504?
6 schools (3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 68504 walkable?
Walkability index: 14.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 68504?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 68504?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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