68527 ZIP Code — Lincoln, NE

Lancaster County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68527 is located in Lincoln, Nebraska, within Lancaster County. It covers approximately 29.55 square miles and serves a population of 2,098 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68527

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 $471,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($138,558) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 55% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 68527 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and high homeownership.

2,098

population

29.55

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68527 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68527

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68527. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lincoln	Acceptable
Lincoln	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68520 Lincoln (4.2 mi) 68507 Lincoln (4.7 mi) 68505 Lincoln (5 mi) 68461 Walton (6 mi) 68347 Eagle (6.5 mi) 68504 Lincoln (7.1 mi) 68510 Lincoln (7.2 mi) 68517 Lincoln (7.3 mi) 68462 Waverly (7.5 mi) 68506 Lincoln (7.6 mi) 68503 Lincoln (8.1 mi) 68526 Lincoln (8.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,098
Population density	71 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	109

Geography
Land area	29.55 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.8492
Longitude	-96.5254
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	3.1%	39.7%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	24.6%	32.8%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	51.2%	22.0%	22.0%
Over $200k	21.2%	5.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,098

Population

People per sq mi

47.2

Median age

$138,558

Median household income

$58,614

Per capita income

$471,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

97.3%

Home ownership

1.0%

Poverty rate

1.6%

Unemployment

719

Housing units

54.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

102

35–44

257

45–54

272

55–59

60–64

107

65–74

113

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	401	19.1%
18 and over	1,697	80.9%
65 and over	356	17.0%
Median age	47.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85%

Hispanic or Latino 6.3%

Two or more races 6.3%

Asian 2.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,902	85%
Hispanic or Latino	140	6.3%
Two or more races	140	6.3%
Asian	56	2.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	3.1%	39.7%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	24.6%	32.8%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	51.2%	22.0%	22.0%
Over $200k	21.2%	5.4%	5.2%

$25k–$35k 1.6%

$35k–$50k 6.0%

$50k–$75k 3.0%

$75k–$100k 20.2%

$100k–$150k 27.1%

$150k–$200k 15.7%

$200k+ 26.5%

Range	% of households
$25k–$35k	1.6%
$35k–$50k	6.0%
$50k–$75k	3.0%
$75k–$100k	20.2%
$100k–$150k	27.1%
$150k–$200k	15.7%
$200k+	26.5%
Median income	$138,558

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 1.1%

$200k–$300k 17.0%

$300k–$500k 40.9%

$500k–$1M 38.5%

$1M+ 2.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$471,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	97.3%
Renter occupied	2.7%
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)	2.86

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	11.4%
2010–2019	39.5%
2000–2009	12.0%
1990–1999	3.4%
1980–1989	1.8%
1970–1979	9.7%
1960–1969	10.1%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	7.7%
1939 or earlier	4.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	4.3%
3 bedrooms	27.6%
4 bedrooms	36.5%
5+ bedrooms	31.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.8%
1 vehicle	4.3%
2 vehicles	42.5%
3 or more	51.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	40.9%
Electricity	29.6%
Propane / LP gas	24.5%
Solar	2.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	578	78.2%
Cohabiting couple	14	1.9%
Male householder, no spouse	64	8.7%
Female householder, no spouse	83	11.2%
Households with children under 18	181	24.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	179	24.2%
Average household size	2.84

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.6%	29.3%
Married	65.5%	66.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.4%	0.0%
Divorced	5.5%	4.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 0.7%

HS graduate 16.3%

Some college, no degree 18.8%

Associate's degree 8.6%

Bachelor's degree 30.4%

Graduate / professional 24.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.4%
Bachelor's or higher	54.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	0.5%
Kindergarten	20	3.3%
Elementary school	240	40.0%
High school	124	20.7%
College / grad school	213	35.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 34.0%

Construction 12.6%

Finance & real estate 8.4%

Transportation & utilities 7.9%

Professional & management 6.8%

Public administration 5.9%

Wholesale trade 4.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.1%

Agriculture & mining 3.7%

Retail trade 3.3%

Other services 3.2%

Manufacturing 3.0%

Information 2.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	53.2%
Service	9.7%
Sales & office	17.6%
Natural resources & construction	13.6%
Production & transportation	6.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	54.5%
Government	36.2%
Self-employed	9.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.9%
Carpool	3.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.6%
Work from home	4.1%
Other means	2.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.6

Poverty

All people 1.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 1.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	24.2%
Retirement income	21.5%
Supplemental Security	5.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.0%
High blood pressure	33.2%
High cholesterol	36.6%
Diabetes	9.4%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	7.8%
Arthritis	23.6%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	5.0%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.3%
Binge drinking	20.9%
No physical activity	16.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.1%
Depression	17.6%
Fair or poor health	9.0%
Poor mental health	10.4%
Poor physical health	8.0%
No health insurance	8.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.7%
Visited dentist	76.3%
Cholesterol screening	92.7%
Teeth loss	6.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	100	6.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	5.6%
65 and over	16.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.2%
Public insurance	24.0%
No insurance	12.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,026	96.6%
Spanish	56	2.8%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	56	2.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,015	96.0%
Born in same state	2,004	95.5%
Born in different state	1,451	69.2%
Foreign born	11	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	83	4.0%
Not a US citizen	66	79.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	300	14.3%
French	299	14.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	89	4.2%
Dutch	35	1.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.2%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68527

What city is ZIP code 68527 in?

ZIP code 68527 is primarily assigned to Lincoln, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68527 in?

ZIP code 68527 falls within Lancaster County, Nebraska.

Is ZIP code 68527 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 68527 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 68527?

55% 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 68527?

The median household income in ZIP code 68527 is $138,558, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68527?

The median home value in ZIP code 68527 is $471,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 68527 in?

ZIP code 68527 observes the CST timezone.