68528 ZIP Code — Lincoln, NE

Lancaster County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68528 is located in Lincoln, Nebraska, within Lancaster County. It covers approximately 16.45 square miles and serves a population of 6,771 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68528

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 $222,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 57%.

Median household income is $72,760.

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.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 41% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

6,771
population
16.45
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68528 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68528

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68528. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Lincoln Acceptable
Lincoln Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
68532 Lincoln (3.2 mi) 68524 Lincoln (3.5 mi) 68522 Lincoln (4.3 mi) 68521 Lincoln (5.4 mi) 68508 Lincoln (5.5 mi) 68588 Lincoln (5.8 mi) 68402 Malcolm (6.5 mi) 68502 Lincoln (6.6 mi) 68523 Lincoln (6.9 mi) 68423 Pleasant Dale (7.1 mi) 68339 Denton (7.1 mi) 68503 Lincoln (7.1 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 6,771
Population density 412 / sq mi
State FIPS 31
County FIPS 109
Geography
Land area 16.45 sq mi
Water area 0.63 sq mi
Latitude 40.8267
Longitude -96.8133
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 34.1% 39.7% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 34.6% 32.8% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 28.5% 22.0% 22.0%
Over $200k 2.8% 5.4% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

6,771
Population
412
People per sq mi
28.7
Median age
$72,760
Median household income
$32,335
Per capita income
$222,100
Median home value
$1,175
Median monthly rent
56.8%
Home ownership
17.5%
Poverty rate
3.3%
Unemployment
1,591
Housing units
41.2%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
242
Under 5
244
238
5–9
241
262
10–14
264
162
15–19
164
518
20–24
524
588
25–34
593
536
35–44
541
244
45–54
246
130
55–59
132
145
60–64
146
202
65–74
205
67
75–84
67
35
85+
35
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 181,70725.2%
18 and over5,06474.8%
65 and over6119.0%
Median age28.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.8%
Two or more races 5.7%
Asian 4.7%
Black or African American 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
Other race 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
GroupCount%
White5,76683.8%
Two or more races3915.7%
Asian3224.7%
Black or African American2253.3%
Hispanic or Latino1061.5%
Other race500.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander170.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 34.1% 39.7% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 34.6% 32.8% 33.4%
$100k – $200k 28.5% 22.0% 22.0%
Over $200k 2.8% 5.4% 5.2%
Under $10k 3.6%
$10k–$15k 3.3%
$15k–$25k 8.8%
$25k–$35k 6.1%
$35k–$50k 10.9%
$50k–$75k 19.7%
$75k–$100k 18.9%
$100k–$150k 18.2%
$150k–$200k 5.8%
$200k+ 4.6%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.6%
$10k–$15k3.3%
$15k–$25k8.8%
$25k–$35k6.1%
$35k–$50k10.9%
$50k–$75k19.7%
$75k–$100k18.9%
$100k–$150k18.2%
$150k–$200k5.8%
$200k+4.6%
Median income$72,760

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.2%
$50k–$100k 2.8%
$100k–$150k 10.6%
$150k–$200k 20.7%
$200k–$300k 42.3%
$300k–$500k 13.5%
$500k–$1M 7.0%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$222,100
Median rent / month$1,175
Owner occupied56.8%
Renter occupied43.2%
Vacant4.5%
Single-family detached57.8%
Large apartment buildings19.4%
Mobile homes2.4%
Median rooms5.2
Avg household size (owned)2.82

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.3%
2010–201914.4%
2000–200924.6%
1990–199925.3%
1980–19899.4%
1970–197915.9%
1960–19693.5%
1950–19592.1%
1940–19490.2%
1939 or earlier4.4%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)5.8%
1 bedroom7.6%
2 bedrooms27.0%
3 bedrooms41.5%
4 bedrooms14.8%
5+ bedrooms3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle3.4%
1 vehicle29.9%
2 vehicles40.7%
3 or more26.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas43.8%
Electricity51.8%
Propane / LP gas3.3%
Wood0.8%
No fuel used0.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family1,19846.3%
Cohabiting couple35513.7%
Male householder, no spouse54721.1%
Female householder, no spouse48718.8%
Households with children under 1885633.1%
Households with seniors (65+)46417.9%
Average household size2.62

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married38.1%39.3%
Married49.0%46.4%
Separated0.0%0.4%
Widowed1.8%4.2%
Divorced11.1%9.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%
Some HS, no diploma 1.3%
HS graduate 19.6%
Some college, no degree 24.2%
Associate's degree 12.2%
Bachelor's degree 29.4%
Graduate / professional 11.8%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher97.1%
Bachelor's or higher41.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool713.4%
Kindergarten512.4%
Elementary school82639.7%
High school27413.2%
College / grad school86141.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.1%
Professional & management 16.2%
Manufacturing 12.8%
Arts, food & hospitality 10.7%
Retail trade 10.0%
Public administration 7.1%
Construction 5.4%
Transportation & utilities 4.1%
Finance & real estate 3.9%
Other services 2.0%
Wholesale trade 1.6%
Information 1.6%
Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts46.2%
Service16.5%
Sales & office20.2%
Natural resources & construction8.1%
Production & transportation9.0%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector80.3%
Government17.6%
Self-employed2.1%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone84.3%
Carpool5.4%
Public transit0.6%
Walk1.2%
Work from home6.5%
Other means2.1%
Avg commute (minutes)18.7

Poverty

All people 17.5%
Under 18 years 19.3%
18 and over 17.0%
Married-couple families 3.2%
Female-led households 34.7%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security19.4%
Retirement income10.2%
Supplemental Security3.0%
Cash public assistance1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP6.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity31.0%
High blood pressure22.9%
High cholesterol24.3%
Diabetes6.6%
Heart disease3.7%
Stroke1.8%
Asthma8.7%
Arthritis14.5%
Kidney disease1.9%
Pulmonary disease3.9%
Cancer4.1%
Behavior / access%
Smoking15.2%
Binge drinking26.1%
No physical activity16.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep28.2%
Depression20.1%
Fair or poor health9.0%
Poor mental health14.2%
Poor physical health7.1%
No health insurance13.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)66.9%
Visited dentist67.8%
Cholesterol screening81.2%
Teeth loss9.4%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans3436.8%
Disability%
Any disability8.3%
Under 185.5%
18–64 years6.4%
65 and over30.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance78.1%
Public insurance25.9%
No insurance3.3%
Uninsured under 191.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only6,28592.8%
Spanish1883.0%
Other Indo-European380.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander380.6%
Other languages771.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)6,30193.1%
Born in same state6,27792.7%
Born in different state4,71269.6%
Foreign born240.4%
Naturalized citizen4706.9%
Not a US citizen32769.6%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French1,03615.3%
Italian77211.4%
Arab1802.7%
English1562.3%
AncestryCount%
Polish1181.7%
Dutch741.1%
German300.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access38.2%
Internet access96.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68528

What city is ZIP code 68528 in?

ZIP code 68528 is primarily assigned to Lincoln, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68528 in?

ZIP code 68528 falls within Lancaster County, Nebraska.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68528?

18% of residents in ZIP code 68528 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 68528?

ZIP code 68528 has an estimated population of 6,771 residents, with a density of 412 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68528?

The median home value in ZIP code 68528 is $222,100.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 68528?

The median household income in ZIP code 68528 is $72,760, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 68528 in?

ZIP code 68528 observes the CST timezone.

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