68522 ZIP Code
Lincoln, Nebraska
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 68522 |
| City/Town: | Lincoln |
| County: | Lancaster |
| State: | Nebraska |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 13,756 |
| Median Household Income: | $72,917 |
| Per Capita Income: | $31,417 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,610 |
| Median Home Value: | $203,000 |
| Land Area: | 10.6 sq miles
27.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.7913, -96.7601 |
Population Information (68522 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 13,756 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,274 | 52.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,482 | 47.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 32.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 801 | 5.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 739 | 5.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,283 | 9.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 607 | 4.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,552 | 11.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,419 | 17.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,097 | 15.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,757 | 12.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 800 | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 678 | 4.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 743 | 5.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 253 | 1.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 27 | 0.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (68522 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $203,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,136 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,610 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,471 | 97.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 139 | 3.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,197 | 71.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,274 | 28.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (68522 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 8,774 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 691 | 7.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 530 | 6.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,376 | 27.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,865 | 21.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 880 | 10.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,831 | 20.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 601 | 6.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 86.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 27.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (68522 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $72,917 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $91,662 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $81,406 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $31,417 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (68522 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,213 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,842 | 94.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 371 | 5.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,569 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,735 | 83.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 903 | 13.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 204 | 3.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (68522 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 10,149 | 73.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,012 | 7.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 81 | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 565 | 4.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 132 | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 715 | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,102 | 8.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 917 | 6.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,289 | 9.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 898 | 6.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 15 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 15 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 361 | 2.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (68522 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 121 | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 74 | 1.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 380 | 8.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 320 | 7.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 612 | 13.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 896 | 20.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 735 | 16.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 839 | 18.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 300 | 6.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 194 | 4.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (68522 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,362 | 78.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 809 | 11.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 59 | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 68 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 20 | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 400 | 5.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 17.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (68522 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 150 | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 506 | 7.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 742 | 10.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 79 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 970 | 14.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 293 | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 125 | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 500 | 7.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 624 | 9.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,829 | 26.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 369 | 5.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 201 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 454 | 6.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (68522 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.1% | 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 (68522 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 11,458 | 83.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 8,772 | 63.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,349 | 24.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 654 | 4.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (68522 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,114 | 92.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 765 | 17.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 536 | 12.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 52 | 1.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 189 | 4.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 554 | 12.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (68522 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,520 | 76.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 305 | 6.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 77 | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 111 | 2.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 333 | 7.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 154 | 3.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 110 | 2.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (68522 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 525 | 11.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,447 | 31.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 969 | 21.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 359 | 7.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 811 | 17.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 160 | 3.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 160 | 3.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 21 | 0.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 158 | 3.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (68522 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 77 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 165 | 3.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,111 | 24.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,161 | 46.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 936 | 20.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 160 | 3.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (68522 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,541 | 56.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 140 | 3.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,705 | 38.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 64 | 1.4% | 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: | 12 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 9 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (68522 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 63 | 1.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,411 | 31.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,824 | 40.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,173 | 26.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (68522 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 249 | 7.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 78 | 2.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 330 | 10.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 901 | 28.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,094 | 34.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 450 | 14.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 67 | 2.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 28 | 0.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (68522 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,494 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $589 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,136 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.71 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.66 | 2.38 |
Households (68522 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,471 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,333 | 52.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,159 | 25.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 724 | 16.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,098 | 24.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,763 | 39.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 766 | 17.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.69 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.26 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (68522 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,866 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,437 | 41.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,634 | 44.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 51 | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 676 | 11.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,870 | 31.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (68522 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,927 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 152 | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 103 | 2.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,679 | 42.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 603 | 15.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,390 | 35.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (68522 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 10,508 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 501 | 4.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 12,112 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,319 | 10.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 101 | 7.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 868 | 65.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 350 | 26.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (68522 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 10,660 | 77.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,863 | 20.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,666 | 58.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,180 | 41.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 684 | 23.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 17 | 0.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (68522 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 11,796 | 85.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 114 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,960 | 1719.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,960 | 1719.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,960 | 1719.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 274 | 240.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 135 | 118.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 6 | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 437 | 383.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (68522 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,955 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 10,479 | 80.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,476 | 19.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 707 | 5.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,056 | 8.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 458 | 3.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 255 | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (68522 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,471 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,353 | 97.4% | 89.4% |
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