Market Intelligence · NE / Lincoln

Lincoln, NE 68517 Housing Market

Homes in the 68517 ZIP of Lincoln are worth a typical $588,990, reflecting a 6.2% gain over the past year. The median list price stands at $1,199,000, with homes selling in a median 20 days.

Updated September 2026Median value$589K

The median home value in Lincoln, NE 68517 is $589K as of September 2026, up 6.2% year over year, according to Zillow ZHVI. For a read on your own home, start with a free consultation: a licensed local pro will walk you through your numbers and your options, with no obligation.

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Typical 68517 range

$542K to $636K

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12-month value trend

+6.2% over 12 months

Typical home value in 68517 over the last 12 months: $554K in Sep 2025 to $589K in Sep 2026 (+6.2%).

Sep 2025$554K

Sep 2026$589K

The numbers

What is the 68517 housing market like?

Typical home value

$589K

Up6.2%YoY

Median list price

$1.2M

Down21.9%MoM

Days on market

20

Down81.0%MoM

Homes for sale

3

Up50.0%MoM

Price cuts

0.0%

New listings

0

Sources · Zillow ZHVI (September 2026) / Realtor.com (September 2026) / FRED (October 2026)

The outlook

68517 housing market forecast 2027

+2.9%

Zillow forecast, 12 months to September 2027

Zillow forecasts typical home values in 68517 to rise 2.9% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in 68517 rose 6.2%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in 68517?

Zillow's forecast does not call for a drop: it expects typical home values in 68517 to rise 2.9% by September 2027, after a 6.2% rise over the past 12 months. Forecasts are not guarantees: mortgage rates, inventory, and the wider economy can move values either way.

Forecast: Zillow Home Value Forecast, published October 2026. A forecast, not a guarantee.

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The comparison

How do 68517 home prices compare?

  • 68517$588,990
  • Lincoln$284,241
  • Nebraska$232,489
  • United States$285,347

Median Zillow home value (ZHVI), as of September 2026. Comparison levels are medians across every ZIP code with Zillow data (Lincoln: 20 ZIPs; Nebraska: 450 ZIPs; United States: 26,262 ZIPs).

Context

The 68517 market is selective, with only 3 homes for sale as of September 2026. At a median of 20 days on market, properties are moving at a steady pace. The typical home value of $588,990 has grown 6.2% year over year, suggesting underlying demand. None of the current listings show price cuts. If you're considering selling, the limited inventory and appreciation trend work in your favor, though you'll want realistic pricing given the narrow selection of comparable homes.

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Common questions

What people ask us.

What is the typical home value in 68517?

The typical home value in 68517 is $588,990, up 6.2% over the past year as of September 2026.

How many homes are for sale in 68517?

There are 3 homes for sale in the 68517 ZIP as of September 2026.

How long do homes typically stay on market in 68517?

Homes in 68517 have a median of 20 days on market as of September 2026.

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