ZIP code
68517
in Lincoln, NebraskaPopulation 415
64.41/ 100
Ranked #2,246 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 7.1%)
Ranked #26 of 566 Nebraska ZIPs (top 4.6%)
Ranked #13 of 46 Lincoln, NE ZIPs (top 28%)
Ranks are modeled estimates — ZIPs a few hundred places apart are effectively tied.
What defines this ZIP
Metrics where this ZIP sits in the tails of the national distribution — the ones that most set it apart. Select any tile for its definition and methodology.
Median household income
$147,209
in the top 4.2% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST99thUS96thDefinition & source ›
The middle household income in this ZIP — half of households earn more, half earn less — in dollars per year.
Full methodology ›Poverty rate
0.00%
at the national minimum
Lower is healthier
ST1stUS1stDefinition & source ›
The share of residents whose income is below the federal poverty line, from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.
Full methodology ›Homeownership rate
100%
at the national maximum
Higher is healthier
ST99thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The share of occupied homes that are owned, rather than rented, by the people living in them.
Full methodology ›Home broadband subscription
100%
at the national maximum
Higher is healthier
ST99thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The share of households with a broadband internet subscription.
Full methodology ›Lack of transportation
4.5%
in the bottom 3.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST4thUS4thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who lacked reliable transportation in the past 12 months.
Full methodology ›Binge drinking
20.6%
in the top 4.2% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST83rdUS96thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who report binge drinking — five or more drinks on one occasion for men, four or more for women.
Full methodology ›Food insecurity
7.2%
in the bottom 4.3% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST3rdUS4thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who experienced food insecurity in the past 12 months.
Full methodology ›Housing insecurity
6.5%
in the bottom 4.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST6thUS4thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who experienced housing insecurity in the past 12 months.
Full methodology ›Loneliness
27.4%
in the bottom 4.5% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST22ndUS4thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who report feeling lonely.
Full methodology ›Short sleep
28.4%
in the bottom 4.0% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST15thUS4thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who usually sleep less than seven hours in a 24-hour period.
Full methodology ›The read
By the composite health measure, ZIP 68517, one of several in Lincoln, Nebraska ranks in the top 7.1% healthiest ZIPs nationally (2,246th) and the top 4.6% of Nebraska (26th).
The picture here is genuinely mixed, with readings on both sides: household income stands in the top 4.2% nationally, and poverty lies at the national minimum. Homeownership lands at the national maximum, and home broadband subscription sits at the national maximum. Modeled transportation is in the bottom 3.8% nationally, food insecurity settles in the bottom 4.3% nationally, and housing insecurity resides in the bottom 4.4% nationally. Modeled loneliness registers in the bottom 4.5% nationally, and short sleep rests in the bottom 4.0% nationally. On the other side, modeled binge drinking stands in the top 4.2% nationally.
Close by, ZIP 68527, about 1.0 miles away, ranks healthier overall. Home broadband subscription stands at the national maximum.
What’s driving this score
Nine domains make up the ZipVitals Score — here is how this ZIP does on each, and how much each one counts. Compare it against the US, this state and the Lincoln, NE metro area.
Compared with the ZIP codes measured across all nine scoring domains — not with all US ZIP codes.
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 83%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 98%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 83%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 81%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 92%
8%
Disability
healthier than 92%
7%
About typical
Healthcare Access
healthier than 48%
5%
Holding it back
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 27%
14%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 28%
5%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 86%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
in the top 0.5%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 96%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 94%
11%
Disability
healthier than 93%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 82%
5%
About typical
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 52%
14%
Holding it back
Mental Health
healthier than 24%
8%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 19%
5%
Lifting this score
Social Need / SDOH
in the top 0.00%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 80%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 69%
11%
Disability
healthier than 78%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 62%
5%
About typical
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 51%
21%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 49%
14%
Mental Health
healthier than 41%
8%
Holding it back
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 20%
5%
“Share” is how much of this ZIP’s score the domain accounts for. Percentages are rounded; higher is healthier in every domain. How the score works, and who it compares you with ›
Nearby & similar ZIPs
Editorially selected — see how this ZIP compares to nearby and similar places.
Nearby
68017
Nebraskashares a border
Score 58.48
Closest healthier
68527
Nebraskaabout 1.0 mi away
Score 65.74
Similar health profile
08077
New Jersey99% similar profile
Score 63.85
How these were chosen: only ZIPs with a published Score appear — a nearby ZIP with too little data to score won’t. Nearby means closest by distance between ZIP boundaries, which can cross state lines. A similar health profile is a close match across the nine Score domains, not similar demographics. Distances are measured between ZIP boundaries — ZIPs that touch share a border. How distance is measured
Evidence
Every measure this page draws on, by source. Collapsed by default — the full data stays in the page for search engines either way.
Health OutcomesCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Arthritis among adults | 25.7% | 23.3–27.9 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 32.6% | 29.9–34.9 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 9.6% | 8.6–10.5 |
| Current asthma among adults | 9.1% | 8.1–10.1 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 5.9% | 5.1–6.6 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 5.4% | 4.5–6.3 |
| Depression among adults | 19.7% | 17.6–21.9 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 9.8% | 8.5–11.2 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 34.1% | 31.5–36.5 |
| Obesity among adults | 34.4% | 30.9–37.7 |
| Stroke among adults | 2.8% | 2.5–3.2 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 7.4% | 6.0–8.9 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 5.8% | 4.3–7.4 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 79.6% | 76.8–81.9 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 78.3% | 75.8–80.4 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 87.9% | 86.1–89.7 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 65.9% | 62.4–69.5 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 73.3% | 70.8–75.9 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 80.1% | 75.1–84.8 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 20.6% | 18.3–22.7 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 11.2% | 8.9–13.9 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 17.4% | 14.6–20.3 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 28.4% | 25.1–32.0 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 12.7% | 10.7–14.8 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 12.8% | 11.2–14.6 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 10.0% | 8.6–11.5 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 9.6% | 8.1–11.2 |
| Any disability among adults | 23.0% | 19.9–26.0 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 6.9% | 6.1–7.8 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 5.5% | 4.6–6.4 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 9.9% | 8.4–11.5 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 2.6% | 2.2–3.0 |
| Vision disability among adults | 3.1% | 2.6–3.5 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 18.8% | 15.9–21.8 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 7.2% | 5.5–9.1 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 5.0% | 3.7–6.6 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 6.5% | 5.1–7.9 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 4.5% | 3.7–5.3 |
| Loneliness among adults | 27.4% | 24.2–31.0 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 4.6% | 3.7–5.5 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | NE median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 0.0% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 8.0% (2.6–16.7%) n=578 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 0.0% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 8.4% (1.6–20.4%) n=579 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 0.0% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 5.2% (1.5–11.9%) n=578 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 23.5% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 24.4% (12.1–39.7%) n=578 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 0.0% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 1.4% (0.0–5.8%) n=579 |
| Households without a vehicle | 0.0% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 2.1% (0.0–7.6%) n=578 |
| Broadband subscription | 100.0% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 87.6% (75.9–96.3%) n=578 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 40.8% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 18.5% (7.6–30.4%) n=578 |
| Homeownership rate | 100.0% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 80.5% (61.0–93.2%) n=578 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 0.0% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 0.7% (0.0–4.6%) n=578 |
| Foreign-born population | 0.0% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 1.1% (0.0–8.3%) n=579 |
| Single-parent households | 54.9% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 57.2% (42.6–77.1%) n=577 |
| Population 65+ | 9.4% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 21.2% (11.4–34.7%) n=579 |
| Median age | 44.8 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 42.3 yr (33.0–56.3) n=577 |
| Median household income | $147,209 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $73,386 ($53,469–$103,625) n=556 |
| Median home value | $529,100 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $168,400 ($90,000–$306,740) n=533 |
| Median gross rent | — | $1,021 ($677–$1,912) n=25,670 | $850 ($610–$1,250) n=442 |
Life expectancyNCHS / RWJF USALEEP · model-based
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | NE median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth | 79.7 yr ± 1.11 | 78.9 yr (74.7–82.8) n=31,308 | 80.1 yr (77.4–83.0) n=553 |
About the ± — it’s this estimate’s give-or-take (statisticians call it the standard error). The true life expectancy for this ZIP most likely falls within 1.11 years of 79.7, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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