68502 ZIP Code
Lincoln, Nebraska
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 68502 |
| City/Town: | Lincoln |
| County: | Lancaster |
| State: | Nebraska |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 26,784 |
| Median Household Income: | $63,792 |
| Per Capita Income: | $37,008 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,269 |
| Median Home Value: | $199,800 |
| Land Area: | 6.7 sq miles
17.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.7840, -96.7004 |
Population Information (68502 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 26,784 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,732 | 51.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 13,052 | 48.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,377 | 5.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,016 | 7.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,568 | 5.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,468 | 5.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,782 | 10.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,285 | 16.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,691 | 13.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,313 | 12.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,479 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,332 | 5.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,347 | 8.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 962 | 3.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 164 | 0.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (68502 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $199,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $808 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,269 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,395 | 92.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 874 | 7.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,066 | 53.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,329 | 46.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (68502 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 17,573 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 589 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,209 | 6.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,791 | 21.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,729 | 21.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,628 | 9.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,959 | 22.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,668 | 15.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 37.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (68502 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $63,792 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $80,601 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $88,291 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $37,008 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (68502 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 14,765 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 14,327 | 97.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 438 | 3.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,583 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,227 | 78.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,448 | 17.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 652 | 4.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (68502 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 20,995 | 78.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,576 | 5.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 188 | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 488 | 1.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 26 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 876 | 3.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,635 | 9.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,082 | 7.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,513 | 13.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,405 | 9.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 27 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 69 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,012 | 3.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (68502 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 654 | 5.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 417 | 3.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 838 | 7.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,041 | 9.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,646 | 14.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,028 | 17.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,678 | 14.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,686 | 14.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 789 | 6.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 618 | 5.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (68502 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,674 | 74.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,582 | 11.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 145 | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 193 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 398 | 2.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,115 | 7.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 16.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (68502 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 248 | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,503 | 10.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 822 | 5.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 166 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,811 | 12.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 444 | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 354 | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 709 | 4.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,455 | 10.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,858 | 26.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,619 | 11.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 422 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 916 | 6.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (68502 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 14.2% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (68502 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 22,498 | 84.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 17,753 | 66.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,552 | 28.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,846 | 10.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (68502 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,921 | 87.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,230 | 19.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,706 | 15.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 443 | 3.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 480 | 4.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,266 | 11.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (68502 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,625 | 62.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 354 | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 830 | 6.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 878 | 7.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,433 | 11.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 736 | 6.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 362 | 3.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 51 | 0.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (68502 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 29 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 126 | 1.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 243 | 2.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 408 | 3.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 685 | 5.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,322 | 10.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,090 | 8.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,788 | 14.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 948 | 7.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 5,630 | 45.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (68502 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 311 | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,808 | 14.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,201 | 34.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,776 | 30.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,843 | 15.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 330 | 2.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (68502 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8,388 | 73.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 169 | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,812 | 24.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 26 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (68502 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 393 | 3.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,067 | 44.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,239 | 37.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,696 | 14.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (68502 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 165 | 2.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 257 | 4.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,218 | 20.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,397 | 23.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,657 | 27.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,050 | 17.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 275 | 4.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 47 | 0.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (68502 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,425 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $620 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $808 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.37 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.03 | 2.38 |
Households (68502 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,395 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,180 | 36.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,739 | 15.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,916 | 25.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,258 | 28.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,383 | 29.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,344 | 20.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.21 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.94 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (68502 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,429 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,824 | 42.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,714 | 41.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 315 | 2.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,418 | 12.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,690 | 32.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (68502 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,723 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 338 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 174 | 2.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,186 | 47.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,280 | 19.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,745 | 26.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (68502 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 20,887 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 935 | 4.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 25,344 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,611 | 14.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 415 | 11.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,228 | 61.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 968 | 26.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (68502 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 22,579 | 84.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,111 | 15.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,694 | 65.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,348 | 32.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 713 | 17.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 69 | 1.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (68502 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 24,469 | 91.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 141 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,315 | 1641.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,315 | 1641.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,315 | 1641.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 161 | 114.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 157 | 111.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,232 | 873.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (68502 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 25,407 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 22,285 | 87.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,122 | 12.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,989 | 7.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 662 | 2.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 392 | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 79 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (68502 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,395 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,924 | 95.9% | 89.4% |
Lincoln, NE68502