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Lancaster County
Lincoln, NE
68514
68514 ZIP Code — Lincoln, NE
Lancaster County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68514 is located in
Lincoln ,
Nebraska ,
within Lancaster County .
It covers approximately 6.75 square miles and serves a population of
239 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 402 .
About ZIP code 68514
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $387,300.
Median household income is $123,158. 57% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 54% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 68514 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
239
Population density
35 / sq mi
State FIPS
31
County FIPS
109
Geography
Land area
6.75 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
40.9322
Longitude
-96.6525
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
402
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
0.0%
39.7%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
0.0%
32.8%
33.4%
$100k – $200k
100.0%
22.0%
22.0%
Over $200k
0.0%
5.4%
5.2%
Demographics & statistics
$123,158
Median household income
$387,300
Median home value
53.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 14 5.9% 18 and over 225 94.1% 65 and over 101 42.3% Median age 63.1 years
Race & ethnicity
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
0.0%
39.7%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
0.0%
32.8%
33.4%
$100k – $200k
100.0%
22.0%
22.0%
Over $200k
0.0%
5.4%
5.2%
Range % of households $75k–$100k 10.0% $100k–$150k 65.5% $150k–$200k 13.6% $200k+ 10.9% Median income $123,158
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $387,300 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 100.0% Renter occupied 0.0% Vacant 0.0% Single-family detached 100.0% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 0.0% Median rooms 10.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.17
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 72.7% 2000–2009 0.0% 1990–1999 0.0% 1980–1989 0.0% 1970–1979 12.7% 1960–1969 14.5% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 0.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 0.0% 3 bedrooms 12.7% 4 bedrooms 76.4% 5+ bedrooms 10.9%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 0.0% 2 vehicles 74.5% 3 or more 25.5%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 42.7% Electricity 32.7% Propane / LP gas 14.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 110 100.0% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 0 0.0% Female householder, no spouse 0 0.0% Households with children under 18 15 13.6% Households with seniors (65+) 63 57.3% Average household size 2.17
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 0.0% 11.9% Married 100.0% 88.1% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 0.0% Divorced 0.0% 0.0%
Education
Some college, no degree
19.9%
Graduate / professional
14.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 100.0% Bachelor's or higher 53.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 0 0.0% High school 0 0.0% College / grad school 29 100.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
39.5%
Finance & real estate
12.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 55.6% Service 0.0% Sales & office 44.4% Natural resources & construction 0.0% Production & transportation 0.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 87.9% Government 12.1% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 100.0% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 25.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 57.3% Retirement income 57.3% Supplemental Security 10.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 0.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 31.6% High blood pressure 28.2% High cholesterol 33.7% Diabetes 7.8% Heart disease 4.7% Stroke 2.1% Asthma 7.7% Arthritis 19.3% Kidney disease 2.2% Pulmonary disease 4.3% Cancer 6.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 14.0% Binge drinking 25.1% No physical activity 14.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 26.7% Depression 18.1% Fair or poor health 8.1% Poor mental health 11.3% Poor physical health 7.2% No health insurance 9.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 69.9% Visited dentist 75.2% Cholesterol screening 89.3% Teeth loss 6.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 0 0.0%
Disability % Any disability 17.2% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 0.0% 65 and over 40.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 73.2% Public insurance 42.3% No insurance 15.5% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 225 94.1% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 239 100.0% Born in same state 239 100.0% Born in different state 143 59.8% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 43 18% Polish 36 15.1%
Ancestry Count % Arab 23 9.6% German 17 7.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 46.0% Internet access 100.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68514
What city is ZIP code 68514 in?
ZIP code 68514 is primarily assigned to Lincoln, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68514 in?
ZIP code 68514 falls within Lancaster County, Nebraska.
Does ZIP code 68514 have an older population?
42% of residents in ZIP code 68514 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 68514 have a large retiree population?
57% of households in ZIP code 68514 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 68514?
54% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 68514?
The median household income in ZIP code 68514 is $123,158, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 68514 in?
ZIP code 68514 observes the CST timezone.
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