ZIP 68516 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Upper Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Lincoln city, NE (68516)

Median Income

$100,093

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+3,026

Wealth inflow

Population

47,389

Unemployment

2.5%

1.2pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 3,026 for ZIP 68516 (Lincoln city, NE) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

2.5%-32% vs US avg

Self-Employed

3.0%-50% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

2.5%-78% vs US avg

1,464

Establishments

17,957

Employees

~12 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.7%
Construction4.3%
Manufacturing8.8%
Wholesale trade1.5%
Retail trade9.6%
Transportation, utilities5.1%
Information1.6%
Finance, insurance, real estate11.6%
Professional, scientific, management10.0%
Education, health care, social29.9%
Arts, entertainment, food services5.2%
Other services5.1%
Public administration6.5%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 68516 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 1.6%, median income fell 3.5% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 11.2%.

Median Income

$100,093

+33% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate