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U.S. ZIP Code · NE68504

Lancaster County · Lincoln, NE

Typical home value

$225,380[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+2.7%
5-year / yr
+6.0%
10-year / yr
+6.7%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-20.7%
vs metro
-35.4%
vs state
-2.3%
ZIP 68504 location in NE
Location of ZIP 68504 in NE

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 68504 is worth $225,380 — 35.4% below the Lincoln, NE median. Over the past year, values have risen 2.7%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,261 a month — a 6.7% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.5%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,261[2]
Gross yield
6.7%[2]
Cap rate
4.0%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,330[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Lancaster County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Relatively Moderate
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
No Rating
Tornado
Relatively High
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Very High

#Who lives here

Population
17,278[3]
Median household income
$56,213[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Lancaster County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-109[5]
Moved in
6,903
Moved out
7,012

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
6
Elementary
3
Middle
2
High
1
  • NORTH STAR HIGH SCHOOL

    High · Grades 9–12 · LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

    1,914 students

  • CULLER MIDDLE SCHOOL

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

    680 students

  • DAWES MIDDLE SCHOOL

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

    396 students

  • HUNTINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

    358 students

  • RILEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

    276 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield6.7%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.0%
Annual rent$15,136

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,140
Loan principal$180,304
Down payment$45,076
Total interest paid$229,968

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.27
Monthly cost to own$1,605
Monthly rent$1,261

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
68th percentile[1]
Rental yield
77th percentile[2]
Property tax
85th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 68504?
The typical home in 68504 is worth $225,380, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 68504?
Home values in 68504 are up 2.7% over the past year, and up 6.0% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 68504?
A typical home in 68504 rents for about $1,261 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.7%.
What is the property tax rate in 68504?
The effective property tax rate in 68504 is 1.5% — roughly $3,330 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 68504?
ZIP code 68504 has a population of 17,278 and a median household income of $56,213.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Goehner, NE

    Typical home
    $223,903
    Gross yield
  • Lincoln, NE

    Typical home
    $217,286
    Gross yield
    5.2%
  • Lincoln, NE

    Typical home
    $239,261
    Gross yield
    4.8%
  • Staplehurst, NE

    Typical home
    $242,661
    Gross yield
  • Lincoln, NE

    Typical home
    $202,612
    Gross yield
    8.4%
  • Utica, NE

    Typical home
    $250,019
    Gross yield

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