68520 ZIP Code — Lincoln, NE

Lancaster County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68520 is located in Lincoln, Nebraska, within Lancaster County. It covers approximately 11.46 square miles and serves a population of 1,975 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68520

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $459,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($96,094) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 32% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 53% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 68520 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,975

population

11.46

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68520 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68520

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68520. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lincoln	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68461 Walton (2.1 mi) 68527 Lincoln (4.2 mi) 68526 Lincoln (4.6 mi) 68505 Lincoln (4.9 mi) 68506 Lincoln (5.6 mi) 68510 Lincoln (6.2 mi) 68347 Eagle (6.3 mi) 68507 Lincoln (6.6 mi) 68516 Lincoln (6.9 mi) 68503 Lincoln (7.8 mi) 68504 Lincoln (8 mi) 68544 Lincoln (8.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,975
Population density	172 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	109

Geography
Land area	11.46 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	40.7894
Longitude	-96.5349
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	402

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	17.3%	39.7%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	23.5%	32.8%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	36.7%	22.0%	22.0%
Over $200k	22.4%	5.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,975

Population

172

People per sq mi

60.5

Median age

$96,094

Median household income

$74,231

Per capita income

$459,200

Median home value

$1,368

Median monthly rent

79.6%

Home ownership

2.0%

Poverty rate

0.7%

Unemployment

744

Housing units

52.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

121

35–44

107

45–54

55–59

248

60–64

219

141

65–74

124

137

75–84

120

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	316	16.0%
18 and over	1,659	84.0%
65 and over	575	29.1%
Median age	60.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

Two or more races 2.4%

Asian 1.6%

Black or African American 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,888	93.3%
Hispanic or Latino	49	2.4%
Two or more races	49	2.4%
Asian	32	1.6%
Black or African American	6	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	17.3%	39.7%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	23.5%	32.8%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	36.7%	22.0%	22.0%
Over $200k	22.4%	5.4%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.3%

$15k–$25k 4.9%

$25k–$35k 2.3%

$35k–$50k 16.4%

$50k–$75k 11.6%

$75k–$100k 12.0%

$100k–$150k 15.1%

$150k–$200k 11.2%

$200k+ 22.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.3%
$15k–$25k	4.9%
$25k–$35k	2.3%
$35k–$50k	16.4%
$50k–$75k	11.6%
$75k–$100k	12.0%
$100k–$150k	15.1%
$150k–$200k	11.2%
$200k+	22.2%
Median income	$96,094

Housing

Home values

$150k–$200k 8.0%

$200k–$300k 12.8%

$300k–$500k 43.3%

$500k–$1M 28.4%

$1M+ 7.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$459,200
Median rent / month	$1,368
Owner occupied	79.6%
Renter occupied	20.4%
Vacant	2.0%
Single-family detached	66.0%
Large apartment buildings	12.4%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.30

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	5.6%
2010–2019	34.9%
2000–2009	6.3%
1990–1999	11.5%
1980–1989	10.2%
1970–1979	19.0%
1960–1969	11.4%
1950–1959	1.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	11.6%
2 bedrooms	18.5%
3 bedrooms	28.7%
4 bedrooms	34.7%
5+ bedrooms	6.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.1%
1 vehicle	26.7%
2 vehicles	41.4%
3 or more	29.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	43.9%
Electricity	52.9%
No fuel used	2.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	573	62.9%
Cohabiting couple	47	5.2%
Male householder, no spouse	153	16.8%
Female householder, no spouse	138	15.1%
Households with children under 18	166	18.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	352	38.6%
Average household size	2.16

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.5%	12.0%
Married	71.2%	71.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.9%	10.6%
Divorced	9.3%	5.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.1%

Some HS, no diploma 6.9%

HS graduate 18.6%

Some college, no degree 14.3%

Associate's degree 7.6%

Bachelor's degree 25.8%

Graduate / professional 26.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.1%
Bachelor's or higher	52.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	17	4.8%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	216	60.8%
High school	77	21.7%
College / grad school	45	12.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.3%

Agriculture & mining 17.0%

Professional & management 13.8%

Finance & real estate 10.9%

Transportation & utilities 10.3%

Retail trade 8.6%

Construction 7.9%

Public administration 3.8%

Manufacturing 3.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.0%

Other services 2.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	49.1%
Service	8.5%
Sales & office	12.3%
Natural resources & construction	1.4%
Production & transportation	28.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.3%
Government	16.8%
Self-employed	10.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	61.8%
Carpool	5.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	32.0%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.3

Poverty

All people 2.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.8%
Retirement income	29.3%
Supplemental Security	13.5%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.3%
High blood pressure	33.6%
High cholesterol	38.2%
Diabetes	9.3%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	7.4%
Arthritis	23.9%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	4.5%
Cancer	9.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	9.8%
Binge drinking	19.5%
No physical activity	13.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	23.8%
Depression	16.3%
Fair or poor health	7.6%
Poor mental health	9.2%
Poor physical health	7.0%
No health insurance	7.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.3%
Visited dentist	79.7%
Cholesterol screening	93.7%
Teeth loss	4.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	81	4.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.8%
Under 18	10.8%
18–64 years	7.1%
65 and over	21.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	89.8%
Public insurance	34.0%
No insurance	1.6%
Uninsured under 19	7.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,969	99.7%
Spanish	1	0.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	1	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,910	96.7%
Born in same state	1,910	96.7%
Born in different state	1,473	74.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	65	3.3%
Not a US citizen	7	10.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	245	12.4%
French	181	9.2%
English	71	3.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	32	1.6%
Arab	21	1.1%
Polish	19	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.1%
Internet access	100.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68520

What city is ZIP code 68520 in?

ZIP code 68520 is primarily assigned to Lincoln, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68520 in?

ZIP code 68520 falls within Lancaster County, Nebraska.

Does ZIP code 68520 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 68520 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 68520?

53% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68520?

The median home value in ZIP code 68520 is $459,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 68520?

ZIP code 68520 has an estimated population of 1,975 residents, with a density of 172 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 68520 in?

ZIP code 68520 observes the CST timezone.