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U.S. ZIP Code · NE68510

Lancaster County · Lincoln, NE

Typical home value

$256,947[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+3.5%
5-year / yr
+5.5%
10-year / yr
+6.3%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-9.5%
vs metro
-26.3%
vs state
+11.4%
ZIP 68510 location in NE
Location of ZIP 68510 in NE

Price history

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

The typical home in 68510 is worth $256,947 — 26.3% below the Lincoln, NE median. Over the past year, values have risen 3.5%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,094 a month — a 5.1% 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
$1,094[2]
Gross yield
5.1%[2]
Cap rate
3.1%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,756[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
19,391[3]
Median household income
$65,951[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
13
Elementary
4
Middle
1
High
5
  • LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL

    High · Grades 9–12 · LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

    2,118 students

  • LINCOLN EAST HIGH SCHOOL

    High · Grades 9–12 · LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

    2,078 students

  • LEFLER MIDDLE SCHOOL

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

    611 students

  • ECSE - HOMEBASED

    Prekindergarten · Grades PK · LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

    510 students

  • PYRTLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

    450 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 yield5.1%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.1%
Annual rent$13,130

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$1,299
Loan principal$205,557
Down payment$51,389
Total interest paid$262,177

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 ratio1.67
Monthly cost to own$1,826
Monthly rent$1,094

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
35th percentile[1]
Rental yield
38th percentile[2]
Property tax
78th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 68510?
The typical home in 68510 is worth $256,947, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 68510?
Home values in 68510 are up 3.5% over the past year, and up 5.5% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 68510?
A typical home in 68510 rents for about $1,094 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.1%.
What is the property tax rate in 68510?
The effective property tax rate in 68510 is 1.5% — roughly $3,756 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 68510?
ZIP code 68510 has a population of 19,391 and a median household income of $65,951.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Lincoln, NE

    Typical home
    $260,019
    Gross yield
  • Lincoln, NE

    Typical home
    $251,451
    Gross yield
    8.1%
  • Utica, NE

    Typical home
    $250,019
    Gross yield
  • Lincoln, NE

    Typical home
    $264,253
    Gross yield
    6.4%
  • Staplehurst, NE

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

    Typical home
    $273,846
    Gross yield

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