68521 ZIP Code — Lincoln, NE
Lancaster County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68521 is located in Lincoln, Nebraska, within Lancaster County. It covers approximately 13.18 square miles and serves a population of 38,231 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.
About ZIP code 68521
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $219,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 57%.
Median household income is $62,582.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
38,231
population
13.18
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68521 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68521
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68521. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Lincoln | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
68588 Lincoln (3 mi)
68508 Lincoln (3 mi)
68504 Lincoln (3.1 mi)
68503 Lincoln (3.3 mi)
68531 Lincoln (3.3 mi)
68510 Lincoln (5.2 mi)
68502 Lincoln (5.3 mi)
68528 Lincoln (5.4 mi)
68524 Lincoln (5.6 mi)
68507 Lincoln (5.6 mi)
68544 Lincoln (5.8 mi)
68522 Lincoln (5.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 38,231 |
| Population density | 2,901 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 31 |
| County FIPS | 109 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 13.18 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.8607 |
| Longitude | -96.7203 |
| 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 | 42.6% | 39.7% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.9% | 32.8% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.2% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 4.3% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
38,231
Population
2,901
People per sq mi
31.1
Median age
$62,582
Median household income
$33,230
Per capita income
$219,300
Median home value
$1,170
Median monthly rent
56.8%
Home ownership
15.6%
Poverty rate
3.4%
Unemployment
8,977
Housing units
33.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,377
Under 5
1,343
1,127
5–9
1,100
1,340
10–14
1,308
1,647
15–19
1,607
2,436
20–24
2,377
2,685
25–34
2,620
2,740
35–44
2,673
2,108
45–54
2,057
1,063
55–59
1,037
780
60–64
760
1,228
65–74
1,199
604
75–84
589
216
85+
210
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9,825 | 25.7% |
| 18 and over | 28,406 | 74.3% |
| 65 and over | 4,046 | 10.6% |
| Median age | 31.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
75.1%
Asian
7%
Two or more races
6.1%
Black or African American
5.3%
Hispanic or Latino
3.3%
Other race
2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29,708 | 75.1% |
| Asian | 2,771 | 7% |
| Two or more races | 2,425 | 6.1% |
| Black or African American | 2,111 | 5.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,311 | 3.3% |
| Other race | 802 | 2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 414 | 1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 42.6% | 39.7% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.9% | 32.8% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.2% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 4.3% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
4.2%
$10k–$15k
3.4%
$15k–$25k
8.3%
$25k–$35k
9.8%
$35k–$50k
14.6%
$50k–$75k
18.5%
$75k–$100k
11.4%
$100k–$150k
16.1%
$150k–$200k
7.8%
$200k+
5.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.8% |
| $200k+ | 5.9% |
| Median income | $62,582 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.3%
$50k–$100k
2.3%
$100k–$150k
10.3%
$150k–$200k
21.4%
$200k–$300k
38.2%
$300k–$500k
16.0%
$500k–$1M
3.7%
$1M+
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $219,300 |
| Median rent / month | $1,170 |
| Owner occupied | 56.8% |
| Renter occupied | 43.2% |
| Vacant | 4.0% |
| Single-family detached | 53.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 12.3% |
| Mobile homes | 7.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.81 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 18.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 18.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 27.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 37.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.5% |
| 3 or more | 25.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 51.5% |
| Electricity | 46.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.8% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,307 | 42.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,294 | 8.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,168 | 21.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,945 | 26.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,122 | 34.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,022 | 20.5% |
| Average household size | 2.59 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 48.2% | 38.3% |
| Married | 44.0% | 43.9% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 7.1% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 8.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.2%
Some HS, no diploma
6.0%
HS graduate
24.7%
Some college, no degree
17.7%
Associate's degree
12.6%
Bachelor's degree
23.7%
Graduate / professional
10.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 33.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 384 | 3.1% |
| Kindergarten | 475 | 3.8% |
| Elementary school | 4,002 | 32.1% |
| High school | 2,611 | 21.0% |
| College / grad school | 4,983 | 40.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.3%
Manufacturing
12.1%
Retail trade
9.9%
Professional & management
9.7%
Finance & real estate
8.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.4%
Construction
6.1%
Public administration
6.0%
Other services
5.9%
Transportation & utilities
5.8%
Wholesale trade
3.0%
Agriculture & mining
1.2%
Information
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 37.5% |
| Service | 18.2% |
| Sales & office | 21.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.3% |
| Production & transportation | 16.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.7% |
| Government | 17.1% |
| Self-employed | 4.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.7% |
| Carpool | 9.4% |
| Public transit | 0.6% |
| Walk | 0.3% |
| Work from home | 7.5% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.4 |
Poverty
All people
15.6%
Under 18 years
13.8%
18 and over
16.2%
Married-couple families
5.7%
Female-led households
18.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 21.1% |
| Retirement income | 14.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.6% |
| High blood pressure | 25.8% |
| High cholesterol | 27.6% |
| Diabetes | 7.7% |
| Heart disease | 4.4% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Asthma | 8.6% |
| Arthritis | 16.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.7% |
| Cancer | 4.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.5% |
| Binge drinking | 24.9% |
| No physical activity | 19.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.2% |
| Depression | 20.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.6% |
| Poor mental health | 14.0% |
| Poor physical health | 8.1% |
| No health insurance | 14.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 67.5% |
| Visited dentist | 65.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 82.7% |
| Teeth loss | 11.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,510 | 5.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.1% |
| Under 18 | 2.9% |
| 18–64 years | 10.0% |
| 65 and over | 37.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 71.0% |
| Public insurance | 29.6% |
| No insurance | 8.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 35,511 | 92.9% |
| Spanish | 3,428 | 9.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,114 | 3.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 552 | 1.6% |
| Other languages | 1,323 | 3.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 32,762 | 85.7% |
| Born in same state | 32,200 | 84.2% |
| Born in different state | 24,524 | 64.1% |
| Foreign born | 562 | 1.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 5,469 | 14.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 3,162 | 57.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,562 | 9.3% |
| French | 2,059 | 5.4% |
| Arab | 1,328 | 3.5% |
| Polish | 424 | 1.1% |
| English | 417 | 1.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 215 | 0.6% |
| German | 76 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 12 | 0% |
| Irish | 8 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.5% |
| Internet access | 96.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68521
What city is ZIP code 68521 in?
ZIP code 68521 is primarily assigned to Lincoln, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68521 in?
ZIP code 68521 falls within Lancaster County, Nebraska.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68521?
16% of residents in ZIP code 68521 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 68521?
ZIP code 68521 has an estimated population of 38,231 residents, with a density of 2,902 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68521?
The median home value in ZIP code 68521 is $219,300.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 68521?
The median household income in ZIP code 68521 is $62,582, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 68521 in?
ZIP code 68521 observes the CST timezone.