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Lincoln, NE — ZIP 68527

Population: 2,318 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 68527 (Lincoln, NE) is $528,396 — up 3.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $524,558 after a median 125 days on market. 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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$528,396

Median home value

+3.7%

1-year change

125

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$528,396
1-year appreciation
+3.7%
3-year appreciation
+6.9%
5-year appreciation
+19.3%
10-year appreciation
+55.4%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$528,396
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
$524,558
Median list price
$522,404
Median price per sqft
$182
1-year sale-price change
+2.4%
Median days on market
125 days
Homes sold (recent period)
26
For-sale inventory
21
Sale-to-list ratio
100.2%
Active listings
33
1-year forecast
+1.5%
New listings (monthly)
5

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$930/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,010/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,240/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,710/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,860/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)

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
A04
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) (23.1 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)

Average annual temperature
55.0°F
Average high
65.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
21.7 in
Annual snowfall
18.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°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
12.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
948
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
37,454
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
32,088

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Homestead National Historical Park (42 mi)
National parks include
Homestead National Historical Park, Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail
Airports within 30 mi
27
Nearest airport
Pester Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lincoln Airport (LNK) (12 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 (4.2 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
2,012
Housing built before 1970
6.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
73.1%
Median annual property tax
$7,386
Households with broadband internet
79.6%

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 68527State medianUS median
Median home value$528,396$237,615$289,727
Median sale price$524,558$268,738$325,000
Median days on market125 days36 days51 days
Median annual property tax$7,386$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 68527?
$528,396.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 68527?
$524,558.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 68527?
Median days on market: 125 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 68527?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,240/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 68527?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, winterWeather, hail, iceStorm, lightning.
Is ZIP 68527 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A04.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 68527?
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 68527?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 68527?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is ZIP 68527 walkable?
Walkability index: 12.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 68527?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 68527?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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