Lancaster County, NE ZIP Codes
Nebraska (NE) · 43 ZIP codes · 15 cities
43
ZIP codes
324,514
population (2021)
+13.7%
pop change since 2010
31109
FIPS code
Lancaster County ZIP code map
About Lancaster County
Lancaster County is located in Nebraska and contains 43 ZIP codes across 15 cities and communities.
The county's population was 324,514 as of 2021,
an increase of
13.7% from 285,407 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Lancaster County is 31109.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 324,514 |
| 2010 population | 285,407 |
| Change | +13.7% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Nebraska |
| FIPS code | 31109 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Lancaster County
Bennet
Davey
Denton
Firth
Hallam
Hickman
Lincoln
Malcolm
Martell
Panama
Raymond
Roca
Sprague
Walton
Waverly
ZIP codes for Lancaster County, NE (43)
Demographics & statistics
320,430
Population
34.8
Median age
$74,072
Median household income
$38,454
Per capita income
$309,476
Median home value
$748
Median monthly rent
75.1%
Home ownership
8.0%
Poverty rate
2.2%
Unemployment
82,675
Housing units
39.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
9,792
Under 5
9,164
10,373
5–9
9,707
10,746
10–14
10,057
12,773
15–19
11,954
18,668
20–24
17,470
22,535
25–34
21,089
21,090
35–44
19,737
17,613
45–54
16,483
8,582
55–59
8,032
9,439
60–64
8,833
14,663
65–74
13,723
6,484
75–84
6,069
2,766
85+
2,588
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 72,199 | 23.1% |
| 18 and over | 248,231 | 76.9% |
| 65 and over | 46,293 | 17.0% |
| Median age | 34.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
80%
Two or more races
6%
Asian
4%
Hispanic or Latino
3.9%
Black or African American
3.6%
Other race
1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 266,787 | 80% |
| Two or more races | 19,987 | 6% |
| Asian | 13,278 | 4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13,166 | 3.9% |
| Black or African American | 12,022 | 3.6% |
| Other race | 6,062 | 1.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2,085 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 209 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
2.9%
$10k–$15k
1.8%
$15k–$25k
4.8%
$25k–$35k
6.7%
$35k–$50k
9.9%
$50k–$75k
14.0%
$75k–$100k
13.5%
$100k–$150k
22.7%
$150k–$200k
11.7%
$200k+
12.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 22.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.7% |
| $200k+ | 12.0% |
| Median income | $74,072 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.7%
$50k–$100k
4.1%
$100k–$150k
8.1%
$150k–$200k
13.3%
$200k–$300k
23.1%
$300k–$500k
31.7%
$500k–$1M
15.4%
$1M+
1.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $309,476 |
| Median rent / month | $748 |
| Owner occupied | 75.1% |
| Renter occupied | 24.9% |
| Vacant | 3.6% |
| Single-family detached | 77.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.3% |
| Mobile homes | 1.2% |
| Median rooms | 6.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.69 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 16.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 16.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 12.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 19.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 36.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 24.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 9.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.9% |
| 3 or more | 36.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 38.6% |
| Electricity | 43.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 14.7% |
| Fuel oil | 0.3% |
| Wood | 1.2% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 58,643 | 60.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 9,427 | 6.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 27,490 | 16.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 33,589 | 17.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 37,578 | 31.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 32,602 | 29.6% |
| Average household size | 2.57 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 30.9% | 25.7% |
| Married | 58.9% | 59.6% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 2.0% | 5.4% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 8.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.0%
Some HS, no diploma
2.8%
HS graduate
21.9%
Some college, no degree
19.8%
Associate's degree
13.6%
Bachelor's degree
24.9%
Graduate / professional
14.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 39.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 5,093 | 5.7% |
| Kindergarten | 3,670 | 4.8% |
| Elementary school | 32,492 | 41.0% |
| High school | 16,237 | 18.9% |
| College / grad school | 38,056 | 29.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.4%
Retail trade
11.3%
Professional & management
9.3%
Manufacturing
9.3%
Construction
8.4%
Finance & real estate
7.0%
Public administration
6.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.9%
Transportation & utilities
5.3%
Other services
4.3%
Agriculture & mining
2.9%
Wholesale trade
1.8%
Information
1.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 45.8% |
| Service | 12.5% |
| Sales & office | 19.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.4% |
| Production & transportation | 11.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 74.1% |
| Government | 19.6% |
| Self-employed | 6.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.2% |
| Carpool | 7.4% |
| Public transit | 0.5% |
| Walk | 2.1% |
| Other means | 1.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.5 |
Poverty
All people
8.0%
Under 18 years
8.4%
18 and over
7.9%
Married-couple families
2.5%
Female-led households
20.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.8% |
| Retirement income | 23.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 27.1% |
| High cholesterol | 29.5% |
| Heart disease | 4.6% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Asthma | 7.9% |
| Arthritis | 18.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.3% |
| Cancer | 5.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 23.2% |
| No physical activity | 15.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 26.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 8.6% |
| Poor mental health | 11.7% |
| Poor physical health | 7.2% |
| No health insurance | 10.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 67.9% |
| Visited dentist | 70.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 85.0% |
| Teeth loss | 7.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 14,760 | 7.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.5% |
| Under 18 | 4.2% |
| 18–64 years | 7.7% |
| 65 and over | 28.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 80.7% |
| Public insurance | 26.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 301,474 | 94.7% |
| Spanish | 14,789 | 2.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 5,157 | 1.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 3,230 | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 5,130 | 1.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 293,328 | 94.9% |
| Born in same state | 290,581 | 94.2% |
| Born in different state | 211,713 | 71.3% |
| Foreign born | 2,747 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 27,102 | 5.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 13,487 | 42.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 36,404 | 11.4% |
| French | 29,050 | 9.1% |
| Arab | 10,921 | 3.4% |
| Polish | 5,872 | 1.8% |
| English | 4,995 | 1.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 4,698 | 1.5% |
| German | 843 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 423 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 160 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.5% |
| Internet access | 95.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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