68502 ZIP Code — Lincoln, NE
Lancaster County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68502 is located in Lincoln, Nebraska, within Lancaster County. It covers approximately 6.67 square miles and serves a population of 26,784 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402/531.
About ZIP code 68502
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $199,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 53%.
Median household income is $63,792.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
26,784
population
6.67
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68502 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68502
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68502. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Lincoln | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
68544 Lincoln (0.6 mi)
68508 Lincoln (2.3 mi)
68588 Lincoln (2.4 mi)
68510 Lincoln (3 mi)
68522 Lincoln (3.1 mi)
68506 Lincoln (3.1 mi)
68503 Lincoln (3.1 mi)
68512 Lincoln (3.5 mi)
68523 Lincoln (4.6 mi)
68516 Lincoln (4.6 mi)
68504 Lincoln (5.2 mi)
68505 Lincoln (5.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 26,784 |
| Population density | 4,016 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 31 |
| County FIPS | 109 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 6.67 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.7850 |
| Longitude | -96.7002 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 402/531 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 45.9% | 39.7% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.0% | 32.8% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.9% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 4.2% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
26,784
Population
4,016
People per sq mi
34.7
Median age
$63,792
Median household income
$35,016
Per capita income
$199,800
Median home value
$808
Median monthly rent
53.2%
Home ownership
14.2%
Poverty rate
3.0%
Unemployment
6,940
Housing units
37.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
706
Under 5
671
1,034
5–9
982
804
10–14
764
753
15–19
715
1,426
20–24
1,356
2,197
25–34
2,088
1,892
35–44
1,799
1,698
45–54
1,615
758
55–59
721
683
60–64
649
1,203
65–74
1,144
493
75–84
469
84
85+
80
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,897 | 22.0% |
| 18 and over | 20,887 | 78.0% |
| 65 and over | 3,473 | 13.0% |
| Median age | 34.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
72.7%
Two or more races
9.1%
Hispanic or Latino
7.2%
Black or African American
5.5%
Other race
3%
Asian
1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,995 | 72.7% |
| Two or more races | 2,635 | 9.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,082 | 7.2% |
| Black or African American | 1,576 | 5.5% |
| Other race | 876 | 3% |
| Asian | 488 | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 188 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 26 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 45.9% | 39.7% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.0% | 32.8% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.9% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 4.2% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
5.7%
$10k–$15k
3.7%
$15k–$25k
7.4%
$25k–$35k
9.1%
$35k–$50k
14.4%
$50k–$75k
17.8%
$75k–$100k
14.7%
$100k–$150k
14.8%
$150k–$200k
6.9%
$200k+
5.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.9% |
| $200k+ | 5.4% |
| Median income | $63,792 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.7%
$50k–$100k
4.2%
$100k–$150k
20.1%
$150k–$200k
23.0%
$200k–$300k
27.3%
$300k–$500k
17.3%
$500k–$1M
4.5%
$1M+
0.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $199,800 |
| Median rent / month | $808 |
| Owner occupied | 53.2% |
| Renter occupied | 46.8% |
| Vacant | 7.1% |
| Single-family detached | 62.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.37 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 3.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 14.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 45.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 14.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 34.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 30.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.2% |
| 3 or more | 14.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 73.6% |
| Electricity | 24.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,180 | 36.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,041 | 9.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,916 | 25.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,258 | 28.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,383 | 29.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,344 | 20.6% |
| Average household size | 2.21 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 42.2% | 35.5% |
| Married | 41.2% | 43.7% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 4.2% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 15.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.4%
Some HS, no diploma
6.9%
HS graduate
21.6%
Some college, no degree
21.2%
Associate's degree
9.3%
Bachelor's degree
22.5%
Graduate / professional
15.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 37.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 338 | 5.0% |
| Kindergarten | 174 | 2.6% |
| Elementary school | 3,186 | 47.4% |
| High school | 1,280 | 19.0% |
| College / grad school | 1,745 | 26.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.9%
Retail trade
12.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.3%
Construction
10.5%
Professional & management
10.2%
Public administration
6.4%
Manufacturing
5.7%
Finance & real estate
4.9%
Transportation & utilities
3.1%
Other services
2.9%
Information
2.5%
Agriculture & mining
1.7%
Wholesale trade
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 41.7% |
| Service | 20.2% |
| Sales & office | 17.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.1% |
| Production & transportation | 10.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.4% |
| Government | 17.1% |
| Self-employed | 4.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.7% |
| Carpool | 11.2% |
| Public transit | 1.0% |
| Walk | 1.4% |
| Work from home | 7.9% |
| Other means | 2.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 16.9 |
Poverty
All people
14.2%
Under 18 years
18.1%
18 and over
13.0%
Married-couple families
5.2%
Female-led households
30.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 19.6% |
| Retirement income | 15.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.7% |
| High blood pressure | 27.5% |
| High cholesterol | 29.2% |
| Diabetes | 8.1% |
| Heart disease | 4.6% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 8.5% |
| Arthritis | 17.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.7% |
| Cancer | 5.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.9% |
| Binge drinking | 24.4% |
| No physical activity | 18.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.8% |
| Depression | 19.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.6% |
| Poor mental health | 13.2% |
| Poor physical health | 8.2% |
| No health insurance | 14.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 68.7% |
| Visited dentist | 66.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 84.6% |
| Teeth loss | 9.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 935 | 4.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.2% |
| Under 18 | 7.1% |
| 18–64 years | 13.8% |
| 65 and over | 29.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 70.0% |
| Public insurance | 29.8% |
| No insurance | 11.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 9.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 25,407 | 94.9% |
| Spanish | 1,533 | 6.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,007 | 4.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 248 | 1.0% |
| Other languages | 263 | 1.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 24,469 | 91.4% |
| Born in same state | 24,328 | 90.8% |
| Born in different state | 17,235 | 64.3% |
| Foreign born | 141 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,315 | 8.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 760 | 32.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,690 | 10% |
| French | 2,636 | 9.8% |
| Arab | 1,060 | 4% |
| Polish | 845 | 3.2% |
| Dutch | 467 | 1.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 371 | 1.4% |
| German | 100 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 65 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 24 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.5% |
| Internet access | 95.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68502
What city is ZIP code 68502 in?
ZIP code 68502 is primarily assigned to Lincoln, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68502 in?
ZIP code 68502 falls within Lancaster County, Nebraska.
What is the population of ZIP code 68502?
ZIP code 68502 has an estimated population of 26,784 residents, with a density of 4,014 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68502?
The median home value in ZIP code 68502 is $199,800.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 68502?
The median household income in ZIP code 68502 is $63,792, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 68502 in?
ZIP code 68502 observes the CST timezone.