LatestCoverageAll 50 states, D.C. and five territories now on the ledger|NewPuerto Rico's 78 municipios ledgered, municipio by municipio|FeatureAssessment appeal workspace — build a filing package from your own evidence|FeatureLiving reports — versioned, re-runnable, exportable|DevelopersMetered REST gateway · issued keys · signed webhooks|Live market readings · refreshed on loadAlbuquerque · NMMedian List$360K+2.5%|Austin · TXMedian List$550K-1.0%|Baltimore · MDMedian List$225K-6.3%|Bernalillo County · NMMedian List$364K+2.7%|Bexar County · TXMedian List$303K+3.7%|Boston · MAMedian List$859K+3.4%|Charlotte · NCMedian List$430K-0.1%|Chicago · ILMedian List$426K+9.3%|Clark County · NVMedian List$447K+0.1%|Columbus · OHMedian List$300K+0.6%|Cook County · ILMedian List$348K+5.1%|Dallas · TXMedian List$449K-0.1%|Davidson County · TNMedian List$465K-1.1%|Denver · COMedian List$569K+1.6%|Detroit · MIMedian List$105K-2.8%|Duval County · FLMedian List$297K-2.3%|El Paso · TXMedian List$260K+3.7%|Fort Worth · TXMedian List$332K-2.1%|Franklin County · OHMedian List$320K+3.2%|Fresno · CAMedian List$375K+2.1%|Harris County · TXMedian List$327K+0.6%|Houston · TXMedian List$340K+0.6%|Indianapolis · INMedian List$260K+2.3%|Jackson County · MOMedian List$275K+7.0%|Jacksonville · FLMedian List$309K-2.1%|Jefferson County · KYMedian List$248K-4.3%|Kansas City · MOMedian List$240K+4.3%|King County · WAMedian List$850K-4.0%|Las Vegas · NVMedian List$440K-1.1%|Los Angeles · CAMedian List$950K-0.5%|Louisville · KYMedian List$275K0.0%|Maricopa County · AZMedian List$458K-0.4%|Marion County · INMedian List$259K+3.7%|Mecklenburg County · NCMedian List$407K-5.3%|Memphis · TNMedian List$202K+2.5%|Mesa · AZMedian List$450K-3.1%|Milwaukee · WIMedian List$243K+5.7%|Multnomah County · ORMedian List$518K-1.2%|Nashville · TNMedian List$480K+1.0%|New York · NYMedian List$899K+0.5%|Oklahoma City · OKMedian List$275K-0.6%|Oklahoma County · OKMedian List$259K-0.7%|Philadelphia · PAMedian List$249K+0.3%|Phoenix · AZMedian List$480K0.0%|Pima County · AZMedian List$373K+0.9%|Portland · ORMedian List$640K-6.0%|Sacramento · CAMedian List$510K+4.0%|San Antonio · TXMedian List$236K-1.2%|San Diego · CAMedian List$994K+4.2%|San Francisco · CAMedian List$1.4M+1.7%|San Jose · CAMedian List$1.3M-11.9%|Santa Clara County · CAMedian List$1.3M+0.1%|Seattle · WAMedian List$874K-2.8%|Shelby County · TNMedian List$259K-2.4%|Suffolk County · MAMedian List$857K+7.3%|Tarrant County · TXMedian List$385K-1.2%|Travis County · TXMedian List$497K-5.3%|Tucson · AZMedian List$324K-0.9%|Wayne County · MIMedian List$160K0.0%|LatestCoverageAll 50 states, D.C. and five territories now on the ledger|NewPuerto Rico's 78 municipios ledgered, municipio by municipio|FeatureAssessment appeal workspace — build a filing package from your own evidence|FeatureLiving reports — versioned, re-runnable, exportable|DevelopersMetered REST gateway · issued keys · signed webhooks|Live market readings · refreshed on loadAlbuquerque · NMMedian List$360K+2.5%|Austin · TXMedian List$550K-1.0%|Baltimore · MDMedian List$225K-6.3%|Bernalillo County · NMMedian List$364K+2.7%|Bexar County · TXMedian List$303K+3.7%|Boston · MAMedian List$859K+3.4%|Charlotte · NCMedian List$430K-0.1%|Chicago · ILMedian List$426K+9.3%|Clark County · NVMedian List$447K+0.1%|Columbus · OHMedian List$300K+0.6%|Cook County · ILMedian List$348K+5.1%|Dallas · TXMedian List$449K-0.1%|Davidson County · TNMedian List$465K-1.1%|Denver · COMedian List$569K+1.6%|Detroit · MIMedian List$105K-2.8%|Duval County · FLMedian List$297K-2.3%|El Paso · TXMedian List$260K+3.7%|Fort Worth · TXMedian List$332K-2.1%|Franklin County · OHMedian List$320K+3.2%|Fresno · CAMedian List$375K+2.1%|Harris County · TXMedian List$327K+0.6%|Houston · TXMedian List$340K+0.6%|Indianapolis · INMedian List$260K+2.3%|Jackson County · MOMedian List$275K+7.0%|Jacksonville · FLMedian List$309K-2.1%|Jefferson County · KYMedian List$248K-4.3%|Kansas City · MOMedian List$240K+4.3%|King County · WAMedian List$850K-4.0%|Las Vegas · NVMedian List$440K-1.1%|Los Angeles · CAMedian List$950K-0.5%|Louisville · KYMedian List$275K0.0%|Maricopa County · AZMedian List$458K-0.4%|Marion County · INMedian List$259K+3.7%|Mecklenburg County · NCMedian List$407K-5.3%|Memphis · TNMedian List$202K+2.5%|Mesa · AZMedian List$450K-3.1%|Milwaukee · WIMedian List$243K+5.7%|Multnomah County · ORMedian List$518K-1.2%|Nashville · TNMedian List$480K+1.0%|New York · NYMedian List$899K+0.5%|Oklahoma City · OKMedian List$275K-0.6%|Oklahoma County · OKMedian List$259K-0.7%|Philadelphia · PAMedian List$249K+0.3%|Phoenix · AZMedian List$480K0.0%|Pima County · AZMedian List$373K+0.9%|Portland · ORMedian List$640K-6.0%|Sacramento · CAMedian List$510K+4.0%|San Antonio · TXMedian List$236K-1.2%|San Diego · CAMedian List$994K+4.2%|San Francisco · CAMedian List$1.4M+1.7%|San Jose · CAMedian List$1.3M-11.9%|Santa Clara County · CAMedian List$1.3M+0.1%|Seattle · WAMedian List$874K-2.8%|Shelby County · TNMedian List$259K-2.4%|Suffolk County · MAMedian List$857K+7.3%|Tarrant County · TXMedian List$385K-1.2%|Travis County · TXMedian List$497K-5.3%|Tucson · AZMedian List$324K-0.9%|Wayne County · MIMedian List$160K0.0%|
Property-class scope

The story of this market

The typical home in ZIP 68512 sells for about $370,000, or $169 per square foot.

Prices are down 1.3% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 41 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,251 a month.

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ZIP 68512 — Lincoln

Lancaster County →Lincoln marketrefreshed Sep 28, 2026next refresh Oct 28, 2026
Market mood · cautiously optimistic

The housing market in 68512 is currently characterized by stable demand and moderate inventory levels, reflecting a balanced environment for buyers and sellers. While price growth has slowed compared to previous years, the area remains a desirable suburban location within the Lincoln market. Market conditions are driven by steady local employment and a consistent supply of single-family homes.

Who this ZIP fits

This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and established professionals seeking suburban living with access to city amenities, as well as investors looking for stable, long-term rental demand.

Parent geography
Aerial view · ZIP boundaries2020 Census ZCTA boundary over current aerial imagery
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Land area · 23.6 km²U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb — 2020 Census ZCTA5 boundary
Median sale price
$370,000
-1.3% year over year
Corroborated · 1 anchor · 0% off nearest
Days on market
41 days
Active listings
109
Listings with price cuts
25%
share of active listings
Sale-to-list ratio
97.3%
of asking price
ZIP Market ScoreZIP-SCORE-1.3 · 4/4 sections graded
68
Composite · average of graded sections
Computed only from this report's published readings — sections without data are excluded, never estimated.
43
Growth/100

Median prices moved down 1.3% year over year.

74
Liquidity/100

Homes spend a median of 41 days on market with 3.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.

60
Momentum/100

25% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.3% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.

93
Safety & stability/100

no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.0% · poverty 6.6% — a stable, low-distress profile.

Median price · ten-year history

Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series

2016201720182019202020212022202320242025202620282030$170,000$255,000$340,000$425,000$510,000

Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.

Property tax · ten-year history

Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels

2016201720182019202020212022202320242025202620282030$3,000$4,500$6,000$7,500$9,000

Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.

Census trends · population flowsACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Population change
+1.2%

versus the prior ACS vintage

Net migration
+150 people

net influx — more people moved in than out

Population base
13,802

ZCTA 68512, Lancaster County NE

Area context
Crime & safety

Crime trends in the area are generally stable, with the ZIP code maintaining a profile consistent with suburban Lincoln, Nebraska, which typically reports lower violent crime rates compared to national urban averages.

Schools & education

The area is served by Lincoln Public Schools, which generally maintains a solid reputation for academic performance and extracurricular offerings within the region.

Environmental & hazard

The area faces standard Midwestern climate risks, including potential for severe thunderstorms and wind events; flood risk is generally low but varies by specific parcel location.

Growth & development

Economic momentum is driven by Lincoln's diverse base of government, education, and healthcare employers, with steady residential development occurring in the surrounding suburban fringes.

Taxation

Property taxes are assessed by Lancaster County based on market value; the rate is determined by the aggregate of levies from the city, county, and school district, with no state-level property tax.

Transportation & commute

Residents typically rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with convenient access to major arterial roads that connect the ZIP to downtown Lincoln and the broader metro employment core.

Recreation & amenities

The area features access to local neighborhood parks, walking trails, and proximity to suburban shopping centers and dining options within a short drive.

Rental market

The rental market shows moderate demand with a mix of single-family and multi-family units; vacancy pressure remains stable, and investor activity is present but not dominant.

Economy & employers

The economy is anchored by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, state government operations, and a growing healthcare sector, providing a stable employment base for the region.

Transportation & infrastructure

Transportation is primarily highway-based, with major corridors facilitating access to the city center and regional transit hubs.

Development pipeline

Development is focused on suburban residential expansion and infrastructure maintenance to support the growing population in the western and southern parts of the city.

County appraisal district

The Lancaster County Assessor's office conducts annual property valuations based on market data to ensure equitable tax distribution.

Special districts

Parcels are subject to levies from the Lincoln Public Schools district, Lancaster County, and the City of Lincoln, along with potential specialized utility or fire district assessments.

Insurance & hazard market

Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns, with standard coverage for wind and hail damage being common for homeowners in the area.

Foreclosure doctrine

Nebraska operates primarily as a non-judicial foreclosure state, with specific notice and cure periods defined by state statute.

Disclosure doctrine

Sellers are required to provide a written disclosure statement regarding the condition of the property, including known defects, at the time of sale.

Discovery profileACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Census profile · ZCTA 68512, Lancaster County NE
Population
13,802
Median age
38.8 yrs
Owner-occupancy
75.2%
Median home value
$355,000
Median gross rent
$1,450
Median household income
$71,867
Median year built
2000
Vacancy rate
3.5%
Renter share
24.8%
Owner cost burden
18.5%
Renter cost burden
32.1%
Population change
+1.2%
Net migration
150
Work-from-home share
12.5%
Mean commute
22.4 min
Bachelor's or higher
42.8%
Unemployment
3%
Poverty rate
6.6%
Avg household size
2.4
White
88.5%
Hispanic
4.2%
Asian
3.1%
Black
1.5%
Other
2.7%

Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.

Public schools with an address here · 3

Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.

Lincoln Southwest High SchoolHigh8/10Lincoln Public SchoolsHighly rated school serving the area.
Scott Middle SchoolMiddle7/10Lincoln Public SchoolsStrong academic performance.
Cavett Elementary SchoolElementary8/10Lincoln Public SchoolsWell-regarded local elementary school.
School districts
Lincoln Public SchoolsB+Large district serving the majority of Lincoln with a focus on comprehensive education.
Utilities & services
ElectricLincoln Electric SystemPublicly owned utility provider.
Natural GasBlack Hills EnergyPrimary provider for the region.
InternetSpectrum / AlloBroadband and fiber options available.
Water/SewerCity of LincolnMunicipal utility services.
Major employers & industries
University of Nebraska-LincolnEducationMajor regional employer.
State of NebraskaGovernmentSignificant public sector employer.
Bryan HealthHealthcareLarge regional healthcare provider.
Major amenities · ZIP 68512
Theme, amusement & water parks
8 · 20 mi
Entertainment venues, stadiums & amphitheaters
15 · 20 mi
Family fun & things to do
20+ · 13 mi
Parks, trails & nature
17 · 13 mi
Lakes, marinas & beaches
1 · 20 mi
Shopping & dining districts
10 · 13 mi
Airports
1 · 31 mi

Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.

Amenities & attractions2 retained amenities · 1 development on the horizon
Inside this ZIP
Local Neighborhood Parks
Recreation

Provides green space and walking paths for residents.

Suburban Retail Centers
Shopping

Includes various local dining and retail establishments serving the immediate area.

On the horizon · announced & under construction
Residential Infill ProjectsResidentialOngoingContinuous small-scale residential development and home updates throughout the ZIP.
Sources · 5 cited

Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.