68522 ZIP Code — Lincoln, NE
Lancaster County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68522 is located in Lincoln, Nebraska, within Lancaster County. It covers approximately 10.59 square miles and serves a population of 13,756 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.
About ZIP code 68522
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $203,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.
Median household income is $72,917.
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 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
13,756
population
10.59
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68522 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68522
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68522. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Lincoln | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
68502 Lincoln (3.1 mi)
68523 Lincoln (3.1 mi)
68544 Lincoln (3.6 mi)
68508 Lincoln (3.6 mi)
68588 Lincoln (4 mi)
68528 Lincoln (4.3 mi)
68512 Lincoln (4.3 mi)
68532 Lincoln (5 mi)
68503 Lincoln (5.3 mi)
68521 Lincoln (5.8 mi)
68510 Lincoln (5.9 mi)
68339 Denton (5.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 13,756 |
| Population density | 1,299 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 31 |
| County FIPS | 109 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 10.59 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.7812 |
| Longitude | -96.7584 |
| 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 | 37.4% | 39.7% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.1% | 32.8% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.6% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 2.9% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
13,756
Population
1,299
People per sq mi
32.7
Median age
$72,917
Median household income
$30,394
Per capita income
$203,000
Median home value
$1,136
Median monthly rent
71.5%
Home ownership
13.1%
Poverty rate
5.1%
Unemployment
3,336
Housing units
27.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
424
Under 5
377
391
5–9
348
678
10–14
605
321
15–19
286
821
20–24
731
1,279
25–34
1,140
1,109
35–44
988
929
45–54
828
423
55–59
377
358
60–64
320
393
65–74
350
134
75–84
119
14
85+
13
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,248 | 23.6% |
| 18 and over | 10,508 | 76.4% |
| 65 and over | 1,023 | 7.4% |
| Median age | 32.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
69.2%
Two or more races
7.5%
Black or African American
6.9%
Hispanic or Latino
6.2%
Other race
4.9%
Asian
3.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,149 | 69.2% |
| Two or more races | 1,102 | 7.5% |
| Black or African American | 1,012 | 6.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 917 | 6.2% |
| Other race | 715 | 4.9% |
| Asian | 565 | 3.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 132 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 81 | 0.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 37.4% | 39.7% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.1% | 32.8% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.6% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 2.9% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
2.7%
$10k–$15k
1.7%
$15k–$25k
8.5%
$25k–$35k
7.2%
$35k–$50k
13.7%
$50k–$75k
20.0%
$75k–$100k
16.4%
$100k–$150k
18.8%
$150k–$200k
6.7%
$200k+
4.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.7% |
| $200k+ | 4.3% |
| Median income | $72,917 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.8%
$50k–$100k
2.4%
$100k–$150k
10.3%
$150k–$200k
28.2%
$200k–$300k
34.2%
$300k–$500k
14.1%
$500k–$1M
2.1%
$1M+
0.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $203,000 |
| Median rent / month | $1,136 |
| Owner occupied | 71.5% |
| Renter occupied | 28.5% |
| Vacant | 3.0% |
| Single-family detached | 76.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.3% |
| Mobile homes | 2.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.71 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 11.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 31.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 21.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 46.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 20.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.8% |
| 3 or more | 26.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 56.8% |
| Electricity | 38.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.1% |
| Fuel oil | 1.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,333 | 52.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 316 | 7.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 724 | 16.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,098 | 24.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,763 | 39.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 766 | 17.1% |
| Average household size | 2.69 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 41.5% | 36.9% |
| Married | 44.9% | 47.5% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 3.7% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 9.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
7.9%
Some HS, no diploma
6.0%
HS graduate
27.1%
Some college, no degree
21.3%
Associate's degree
10.0%
Bachelor's degree
20.9%
Graduate / professional
6.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 86.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 27.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 152 | 3.9% |
| Kindergarten | 103 | 2.6% |
| Elementary school | 1,679 | 42.8% |
| High school | 603 | 15.4% |
| College / grad school | 1,390 | 35.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.7%
Retail trade
14.2%
Manufacturing
10.8%
Professional & management
9.1%
Construction
7.4%
Finance & real estate
7.3%
Public administration
6.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.4%
Transportation & utilities
4.3%
Other services
2.9%
Agriculture & mining
2.2%
Information
1.8%
Wholesale trade
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 37.1% |
| Service | 14.3% |
| Sales & office | 24.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.6% |
| Production & transportation | 16.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.8% |
| Government | 13.2% |
| Self-employed | 3.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.8% |
| Carpool | 12.0% |
| Public transit | 0.9% |
| Walk | 1.0% |
| Work from home | 6.0% |
| Other means | 0.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 17.9 |
Poverty
All people
13.1%
Under 18 years
12.8%
18 and over
13.3%
Married-couple families
9.3%
Female-led households
19.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 17.1% |
| Retirement income | 12.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.3% |
| High blood pressure | 24.0% |
| High cholesterol | 25.1% |
| Diabetes | 6.8% |
| Heart disease | 3.6% |
| Stroke | 1.9% |
| Asthma | 8.4% |
| Arthritis | 14.6% |
| Kidney disease | 1.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.1% |
| Cancer | 3.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.5% |
| Binge drinking | 26.9% |
| No physical activity | 18.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.9% |
| Depression | 19.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.9% |
| Poor mental health | 13.9% |
| Poor physical health | 7.5% |
| No health insurance | 15.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 65.5% |
| Visited dentist | 64.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 81.8% |
| Teeth loss | 10.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 501 | 4.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.9% |
| Under 18 | 3.1% |
| 18–64 years | 11.1% |
| 65 and over | 34.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.4% |
| Public insurance | 27.7% |
| No insurance | 5.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 12,955 | 94.2% |
| Spanish | 1,157 | 8.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 259 | 2.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 503 | 3.9% |
| Other languages | 288 | 2.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 11,796 | 85.8% |
| Born in same state | 11,682 | 84.9% |
| Born in different state | 8,082 | 58.8% |
| Foreign born | 114 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,960 | 14.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,159 | 59.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,655 | 12% |
| French | 837 | 6.1% |
| Arab | 371 | 2.7% |
| English | 197 | 1.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 184 | 1.3% |
| Dutch | 144 | 1% |
| Norwegian | 15 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 9 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 32.5% |
| Internet access | 97.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68522
What city is ZIP code 68522 in?
ZIP code 68522 is primarily assigned to Lincoln, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68522 in?
ZIP code 68522 falls within Lancaster County, Nebraska.
What is the population of ZIP code 68522?
ZIP code 68522 has an estimated population of 13,756 residents, with a density of 1,299 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68522?
The median home value in ZIP code 68522 is $203,000.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 68522?
The median household income in ZIP code 68522 is $72,917, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 68522 in?
ZIP code 68522 observes the CST timezone.