How much is a home worth in ZIP code 68516?

The typical home in 68516 is worth $390,051, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.

Are home values rising in 68516?

Home values in 68516 are up 3.6% over the past year, and up 5.0% a year over five years.

What is the typical rent in 68516?

A typical home in 68516 rents for about $1,451 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.5%.

What is the property tax rate in 68516?

The effective property tax rate in 68516 is 1.5% — roughly $5,886 a year on a typical home.

ZIP code 68516 has a population of 48,903 and a median household income of $100,821.

HousingHandbookReference data

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U.S. ZIP Code · NE68516

Lancaster County · Lincoln, NE

Typical home value

$390,051^[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year: +3.6%
5-year / yr: +5.0%
10-year / yr: +5.2%

Relative price

vs U.S.: +37.3%
vs metro: +11.9%
vs state: +69.0%

Price history

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

The typical home in 68516 is worth $390,051 — 11.9% above the Lincoln, NE median. Over the past year, values have risen 3.6%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,451 a month — a 4.5% 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: $1,451^[2]
Gross yield: 4.5%^[2]
Cap rate: 2.7%^[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate: 1.5%^[3]
Typical annual tax: $5,886^[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: 48,903^[3]
Median household income: $100,821^[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: 7
Elementary: 5
Middle: 2
High: 0

SCOTT MIDDLE SCHOOL
Middle · Grades 6–8 · LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
1,103 students
WYSONG ELEMENTARY
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
734 students
POUND MIDDLE SCHOOL
Middle · Grades 6–8 · LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
719 students
MAXEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
665 students
CAVETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
561 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.

Home value$Monthly rent$

Gross yield4.5%

Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.7%

Annual rent$17,414

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.

Home price$Down payment%Interest rate%Loan termyears

Monthly payment$1,972

Loan principal$312,041

Down payment$78,010

Total interest paid$397,991

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.

Home price$Monthly rent$Down payment%Mortgage rate%Property tax rate% / yrMaintenance% / yrRule of thumb: 1% of home value per year.

Own : rent ratio1.92

Monthly cost to own$2,788

Monthly rent$1,451

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: 20th percentile^[1]
Rental yield: 8th percentile^[2]
Property tax: 90th percentile^[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

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Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 68516?: The typical home in 68516 is worth $390,051, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 68516?: Home values in 68516 are up 3.6% over the past year, and up 5.0% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 68516?: A typical home in 68516 rents for about $1,451 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.5%.
What is the property tax rate in 68516?: The effective property tax rate in 68516 is 1.5% — roughly $5,886 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 68516?: ZIP code 68516 has a population of 48,903 and a median household income of $100,821.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

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68512
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