The U.S. ZIP Code 68503 is associated with Lincoln, NE in Lancaster County. The current population estimate is 15,557. Median househould income is at $35,375, with an estimated 27% of the population living below the poverty line. The ZIP Code 68503 has a median age of approximately 26.6 years, with 8.0% of residents aged 62 years and older. It is estimated that about 33.4% of residents in this Nebraska region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $20,589.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 68503 is $35,375, while the region's mean household income is $49,087. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $20,589. The per capita income in ZIP Code 68503 of $20,589 is approximately 36.26% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $32,302. An estimated 26.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately178.95% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.3% of the population in 68503 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 16.5% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 1.6% of 68503 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 9.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 7.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 16.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 15.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 18.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 14.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 6.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 7.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 1.6% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.7% |
In ZIP Code 68503, 87.6% of the population graduated high school, while 33.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 6.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 17.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 25.7% in this Lancaster County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 6.3% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 6.1% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 25.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 18.0% |
| Associate's degree | 10.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 15.6% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 17.8% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 68503, 94.4% is one race, while 5.6% are two or more races. Approximately 17.6% of 68503 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 68503 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (71.7%), followed by Asian (14.6%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 71.7% |
| Black or African American | 14.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.4% |
| Asian | 14.6% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.2% |
| Some other race | 2.6% |
In ZIP Code 68503, 69.9% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 9.9% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 4.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 10.7% of homes. Lastly, 5.4% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Lancaster County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 69.9% |
| Spanish | 9.9% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 4.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 10.7% |
| Other languages | 5.4% |
Residents of ZIP Code 68503 are younger than average. The median age of 26.6 years in ZIP Code 68503 is approximately 30.18% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 77.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 8.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 20.6% of the population in 68503 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 19.5% are aged 20 to 24 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.5% of 68503 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 7.7% |
| 5 to 9 years | 7.3% |
| 10 to 14 years | 4.9% |
| 15 to 19 years | 7.0% |
| 20 to 24 years | 19.5% |
| 25 to 34 years | 20.6% |
| 35 to 44 years | 9.6% |
| 45 to 54 years | 8.9% |
| 55 to 59 years | 5.0% |
| 60 to 64 years | 3.4% |
| 65 to 74 years | 4.7% |
| 75 to 84 years | 0.8% |
| 85 years and over | 0.5% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 68503 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 87.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 68503 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 87.4% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 68503, an estimated 39.6% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 14.4% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 0.4% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Lancaster County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 3.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 9.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 14.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 10.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 6.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 9.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 4.2% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 39.6% |
In 68503, 72.1% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.8% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 17.1 minutes. Approximately 27.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 68503 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 15.3% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.8% of 68503 workers 16 years and over work in wholesale trade.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 1.4% |
| Construction | 4.7% |
| Manufacturing | 8.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.8% |
| Retail trade | 11.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 2.6% |
| Information | 3.3% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 4.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 10.4% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 27.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 15.3% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.0% |
| Public administration | 3.9% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 68503 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.25 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 27.43% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 20.33% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 68503 | 8.9¢/kWh | 7.06¢/kWh | 5.99¢/kWh |
| Nebraska | 11.76¢/kWh | 8.5¢/kWh | 9.67¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.45¢/kWh | 13.64¢/kWh | 9.29¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 68503 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.92 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.62 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.38 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.43 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.82 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.08 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.21 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.18 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.02 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.17 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.53 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.66 | 1.78 | 5.46 |