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Lincoln, NE — ZIP 68503

Population: 15,867 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 68503 (Lincoln, NE) is $201,958 — up 1.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $230,000 after a median 25 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,203/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with strong wind, winter weather, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$201,958

Typical home value

+1.8%

1-year change

25

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$201,958
1-year appreciation
+1.8%
3-year appreciation
+9.6%
5-year appreciation
+25.8%
10-year appreciation
+103.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Mar 2026)
$206,574
House Price Index (state)
443.6 (+2.0% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$230,000
Median list price
$226,200
Median price per sqft
$147
1-year sale-price change
-0.9%
Median days on market
25 days
Homes sold (recent period)
36
For-sale inventory
36
Sale-to-list ratio
98.7%
Active listings
19
1-year forecast
+2.7%
New listings (monthly)
12

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,203/mo
1-year rent change
+2.0%
Studio fair-market rent
$948/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,009/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,230/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,703/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,915/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)
90.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

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

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
10.7 : 1
Schools include
CLINTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, HARTLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, BAY HIGH FOCUS PROGRAM

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
strong wind, winter weather, hail, ice storm, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
strong wind: Very High · winter weather: Very High · hail: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
16
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
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
31.6 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)
37
Days with Good air quality
240
Days with Moderate air quality
41
Highest AQI recorded (year)
87

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
18.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
330
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
52,330
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
40,741

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Homestead National Historical Park (38 mi)
National parks include
Homestead National Historical Park, Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail
Airports within 30 mi
26
Nearest airport
Lincoln Airport (LNK) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lincoln Airport (LNK) (5 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
24
Hospitals include
BRYAN MEDICAL CENTER, LINCOLN SURGICAL HOSPITAL, THE NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-521 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1962
Housing built before 1970
53.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.5%
Median annual property tax
$2,604
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
76.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
142,373
Average weekly wage
$1,146
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,346

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

How it compares

ZIP 68503State medianUS median
Typical home value$201,958$238,068$288,527
Median sale price$230,000$268,738$325,000
Median days on market25 days36 days51 days
Typical rent$1,203/mo$1,334/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,604$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 typical home value in ZIP 68503?
$201,958.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 68503?
$230,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 68503?
Median days on market: 25 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 68503?
Typical rent: $1,203/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 68503?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strong wind, winter weather, hail, ice storm, lightning.
Is ZIP 68503 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 68503. 16 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 68503?
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 68503?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 68503?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 68503?
3 schools (2 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 68503 walkable?
Walkability index: 18.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 68503?
Good. Median AQI: 37. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 68503?
Regional Price Parity: 90.1 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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