68524 ZIP Code — Lincoln, NE
Lancaster County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68524 is located in Lincoln, Nebraska, within Lancaster County. It covers approximately 28.64 square miles and serves a population of 5,941 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.
About ZIP code 68524
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $192,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.
Median household income is $73,372.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
5,941
population
28.64
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68524 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68524
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68524. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Lincoln | Acceptable |
| Lincoln | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
68402 Malcolm (3 mi)
68528 Lincoln (3.5 mi)
68521 Lincoln (5.6 mi)
68532 Lincoln (6.1 mi)
68531 Lincoln (6.1 mi)
68508 Lincoln (7.3 mi)
68428 Raymond (7.3 mi)
68522 Lincoln (7.5 mi)
68588 Lincoln (7.5 mi)
68423 Pleasant Dale (7.5 mi)
68503 Lincoln (8.5 mi)
68360 Garland (8.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 5,941 |
| Population density | 207 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 31 |
| County FIPS | 109 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 28.64 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.09 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.8770 |
| Longitude | -96.8251 |
| 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 | 35.8% | 39.7% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 45.5% | 32.8% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.7% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 2.0% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
5,941
Population
207
People per sq mi
30.1
Median age
$73,372
Median household income
$28,905
Per capita income
$192,000
Median home value
$920
Median monthly rent
61.1%
Home ownership
11.1%
Poverty rate
5.0%
Unemployment
1,329
Housing units
26.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
241
Under 5
227
191
5–9
180
277
10–14
259
236
15–19
222
313
20–24
293
543
25–34
509
377
35–44
354
304
45–54
285
130
55–59
122
197
60–64
185
186
65–74
175
65
75–84
61
5
85+
4
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,624 | 27.3% |
| 18 and over | 4,317 | 72.7% |
| 65 and over | 496 | 8.3% |
| Median age | 30.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
78%
Two or more races
8%
Hispanic or Latino
7.1%
Other race
3.2%
Black or African American
2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.8%
Asian
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,986 | 78% |
| Two or more races | 514 | 8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 453 | 7.1% |
| Other race | 205 | 3.2% |
| Black or African American | 150 | 2.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 51 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 35 | 0.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.8% | 39.7% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 45.5% | 32.8% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.7% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 2.0% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
2.0%
$10k–$15k
2.7%
$15k–$25k
5.8%
$25k–$35k
3.0%
$35k–$50k
13.6%
$50k–$75k
25.4%
$75k–$100k
18.0%
$100k–$150k
21.9%
$150k–$200k
5.7%
$200k+
2.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 25.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 18.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.7% |
| $200k+ | 2.0% |
| Median income | $73,372 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.3%
$50k–$100k
9.3%
$100k–$150k
10.2%
$150k–$200k
36.3%
$200k–$300k
29.0%
$300k–$500k
10.7%
$500k–$1M
2.8%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $192,000 |
| Median rent / month | $920 |
| Owner occupied | 61.1% |
| Renter occupied | 38.9% |
| Vacant | 3.6% |
| Single-family detached | 64.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 1.1% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.88 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 21.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 4.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 36.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 12.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 63.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 19.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 48.0% |
| 3 or more | 31.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 77.4% |
| Electricity | 20.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.8% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| Wood | 1.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,064 | 51.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 186 | 9.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 367 | 17.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 432 | 21.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 763 | 37.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 347 | 16.9% |
| Average household size | 2.86 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 35.6% | 35.1% |
| Married | 51.3% | 51.5% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 9.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.3%
Some HS, no diploma
8.8%
HS graduate
30.6%
Some college, no degree
19.4%
Associate's degree
13.5%
Bachelor's degree
18.2%
Graduate / professional
8.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 26.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 69 | 3.6% |
| Kindergarten | 100 | 5.2% |
| Elementary school | 727 | 37.9% |
| High school | 338 | 17.6% |
| College / grad school | 686 | 35.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.8%
Manufacturing
17.1%
Public administration
11.7%
Construction
8.7%
Retail trade
6.8%
Transportation & utilities
6.3%
Other services
5.7%
Professional & management
5.3%
Finance & real estate
4.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.6%
Wholesale trade
2.8%
Agriculture & mining
2.5%
Information
1.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.7% |
| Service | 9.7% |
| Sales & office | 17.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 14.4% |
| Production & transportation | 23.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 69.1% |
| Government | 26.1% |
| Self-employed | 4.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 89.6% |
| Carpool | 5.1% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 0.1% |
| Work from home | 4.1% |
| Other means | 0.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.5 |
Poverty
All people
11.1%
Under 18 years
16.0%
18 and over
9.2%
Married-couple families
3.5%
Female-led households
43.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 18.3% |
| Retirement income | 23.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.3% |
| High blood pressure | 24.1% |
| High cholesterol | 25.1% |
| Diabetes | 6.8% |
| Heart disease | 3.6% |
| Stroke | 1.9% |
| Asthma | 8.7% |
| Arthritis | 15.4% |
| Kidney disease | 1.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.2% |
| Cancer | 4.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.6% |
| Binge drinking | 26.7% |
| No physical activity | 18.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.0% |
| Depression | 20.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.9% |
| Poor mental health | 14.4% |
| Poor physical health | 7.7% |
| No health insurance | 15.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 66.0% |
| Visited dentist | 65.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 82.9% |
| Teeth loss | 10.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 289 | 6.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.8% |
| Under 18 | 7.6% |
| 18–64 years | 7.1% |
| 65 and over | 25.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 76.3% |
| Public insurance | 23.3% |
| No insurance | 8.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 5,473 | 92.1% |
| Spanish | 272 | 5.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 130 | 2.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 119 | 2.2% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 5,347 | 90.0% |
| Born in same state | 5,341 | 89.9% |
| Born in different state | 4,171 | 70.2% |
| Foreign born | 6 | 0.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 594 | 10.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 449 | 75.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 536 | 9% |
| French | 322 | 5.4% |
| Arab | 225 | 3.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 47 | 0.8% |
| Polish | 42 | 0.7% |
| English | 18 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 34.5% |
| Internet access | 97.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68524
What city is ZIP code 68524 in?
ZIP code 68524 is primarily assigned to Lincoln, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68524 in?
ZIP code 68524 falls within Lancaster County, Nebraska.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68524?
The median home value in ZIP code 68524 is $192,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 68524?
ZIP code 68524 has an estimated population of 5,941 residents, with a density of 207 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 68524?
The median household income in ZIP code 68524 is $73,372, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 68524 in?
ZIP code 68524 observes the CST timezone.