68521 ZIP Code
Lincoln, Nebraska
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 68521 |
| City/Town: | Lincoln |
| County: | Lancaster |
| State: | Nebraska |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 38,231 |
| Median Household Income: | $62,582 |
| Per Capita Income: | $36,516 |
| Total Housing Units: | 15,335 |
| Median Home Value: | $219,300 |
| Land Area: | 13.2 sq miles
34.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.8618, -96.7148 |
Population Information (68521 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 38,231 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 19,352 | 50.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 18,879 | 49.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 31.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,720 | 7.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,227 | 5.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,648 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,254 | 8.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 4,813 | 12.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,305 | 13.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,413 | 14.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,165 | 10.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,100 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,540 | 4.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,427 | 6.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,193 | 3.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 426 | 1.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (68521 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $219,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,170 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 15,335 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 14,714 | 96.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 621 | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,356 | 56.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,358 | 43.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (68521 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 22,569 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,174 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,359 | 6.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,585 | 24.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,003 | 17.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,833 | 12.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,347 | 23.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,268 | 10.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 33.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (68521 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $62,582 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $86,144 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $77,923 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $36,516 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (68521 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 22,025 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 21,150 | 96.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 747 | 3.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,980 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 16,425 | 77.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,623 | 17.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,042 | 4.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 60 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (68521 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 29,708 | 77.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,111 | 5.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 414 | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,771 | 7.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 802 | 2.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,425 | 6.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,311 | 3.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,085 | 10.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,559 | 6.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 240 | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 149 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,137 | 3.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (68521 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 622 | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 500 | 3.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,219 | 8.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,449 | 9.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,141 | 14.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,727 | 18.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,679 | 11.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,372 | 16.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,141 | 7.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 864 | 5.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (68521 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 16,995 | 80.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,947 | 9.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 120 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 57 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 125 | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,570 | 7.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 18.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (68521 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 251 | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,291 | 6.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,553 | 12.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 633 | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,093 | 9.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,229 | 5.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 242 | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,776 | 8.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,047 | 9.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,726 | 22.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,787 | 8.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,253 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,269 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (68521 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 15.6% | 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 (68521 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 34,819 | 91.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 27,015 | 70.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,272 | 29.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,244 | 8.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (68521 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 12,899 | 87.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,104 | 21.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,197 | 14.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 663 | 4.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 490 | 3.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,766 | 12.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (68521 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,200 | 53.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,223 | 8.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 260 | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 241 | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 530 | 3.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,833 | 12.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,893 | 12.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,155 | 7.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (68521 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 91 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,758 | 18.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,807 | 18.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 4,184 | 27.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,444 | 9.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,555 | 16.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 529 | 3.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 482 | 3.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 51 | 0.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 434 | 2.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (68521 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 236 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,656 | 10.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,456 | 29.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,692 | 37.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,451 | 16.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 844 | 5.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (68521 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,577 | 51.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 269 | 1.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,843 | 46.5% | 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: | 3 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 22 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (68521 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 465 | 3.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,736 | 32.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,810 | 39.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,703 | 25.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (68521 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 613 | 7.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 196 | 2.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 860 | 10.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,790 | 21.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,190 | 38.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,339 | 16.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 307 | 3.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 61 | 0.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (68521 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,614 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $626 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,170 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.81 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.30 | 2.38 |
Households (68521 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 14,714 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,307 | 42.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,377 | 23.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,168 | 21.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,945 | 26.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,122 | 34.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,022 | 20.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.59 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.19 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (68521 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,357 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 7,401 | 48.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,761 | 44.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 166 | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 987 | 6.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,856 | 38.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (68521 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 12,455 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 384 | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 475 | 3.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,002 | 32.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,611 | 21.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 4,983 | 40.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (68521 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 28,278 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,510 | 5.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 38,063 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,215 | 11.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 289 | 6.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,427 | 57.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,499 | 35.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (68521 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 28,642 | 74.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 9,145 | 23.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 5,439 | 59.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,417 | 37.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 901 | 9.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 289 | 3.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (68521 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 32,762 | 85.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 562 | 1.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 5,469 | 973.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 5,469 | 973.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 5,469 | 973.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 239 | 42.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 666 | 118.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,386 | 246.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 13 | 2.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (68521 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 35,511 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 28,360 | 79.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 7,151 | 20.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,686 | 7.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,173 | 3.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,939 | 5.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1,353 | 3.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (68521 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 14,714 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 14,213 | 96.6% | 89.4% |
Lincoln, NE68521