68531 ZIP Code — Lincoln, NE

Lancaster County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68531 is located in Lincoln, Nebraska, within Lancaster County. It covers approximately 6.03 square miles and serves a population of 209 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68531

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $463,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $151,786. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 27% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 68531 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

209

population

6.03

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68531 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68531

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68531. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lincoln	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68521 Lincoln (3.3 mi) 68514 Lincoln (3.7 mi) 68336 Davey (3.8 mi) 68504 Lincoln (4.7 mi) 68503 Lincoln (6 mi) 68517 Lincoln (6.1 mi) 68524 Lincoln (6.1 mi) 68588 Lincoln (6.1 mi) 68507 Lincoln (6.2 mi) 68508 Lincoln (6.2 mi) 68428 Raymond (6.5 mi) 68402 Malcolm (7.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	209
Population density	35 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	109

Geography
Land area	6.03 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	40.9082
Longitude	-96.7155
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	22.9%	39.7%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	27.1%	32.8%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	48.6%	22.0%	22.0%
Over $200k	1.4%	5.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

209

Population

People per sq mi

39.8

Median age

$151,786

Median household income

$45,377

Per capita income

$463,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

87.5%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

15.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	28	13.4%
18 and over	181	86.6%
65 and over	22	10.5%
Median age	39.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	209	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	22.9%	39.7%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	27.1%	32.8%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	48.6%	22.0%	22.0%
Over $200k	1.4%	5.4%	5.2%

$75k–$100k 10.9%

$100k–$150k 23.4%

$150k–$200k 45.3%

$200k+ 20.3%

Range	% of households
$75k–$100k	10.9%
$100k–$150k	23.4%
$150k–$200k	45.3%
$200k+	20.3%
Median income	$151,786

Housing

Home values

$300k–$500k 67.9%

$500k–$1M 32.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$463,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	87.5%
Renter occupied	12.5%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	3.48

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	21.9%
2000–2009	17.2%
1990–1999	26.6%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	21.9%
1960–1969	12.5%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	21.9%
3 bedrooms	71.9%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	6.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	45.3%
3 or more	54.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	59.4%
Propane / LP gas	40.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	42	65.6%
Cohabiting couple	8	12.5%
Male householder, no spouse	14	21.9%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	14	21.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	18	28.1%
Average household size	3.27

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	55.9%	44.0%
Married	36.9%	56.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	7.2%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 5.1%

HS graduate 26.8%

Some college, no degree 29.7%

Associate's degree 23.2%

Bachelor's degree 10.9%

Graduate / professional 4.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.9%
Bachelor's or higher	15.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	23	46.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	27	54.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.3%

Retail trade 26.6%

Construction 14.3%

Transportation & utilities 14.3%

Manufacturing 7.8%

Public administration 3.9%

Agriculture & mining 3.2%

Other services 2.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.4%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	31.8%
Natural resources & construction	20.8%
Production & transportation	11.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.9%
Government	13.0%
Self-employed	5.8%
Unpaid family workers	3.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.7%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	27.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.3

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.1%
Retirement income	28.1%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	0.0%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	0.0%
Heart disease	0.0%
Stroke	0.0%
Asthma	0.0%
Arthritis	0.0%
Kidney disease	0.0%
Pulmonary disease	0.0%
Cancer	0.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	0.0%
Binge drinking	0.0%
No physical activity	0.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	0.0%
Depression	0.0%
Fair or poor health	0.0%
Poor mental health	0.0%
Poor physical health	0.0%
No health insurance	0.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	0.0%
Visited dentist	0.0%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	0.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	24	13.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.2%
Under 18	32.1%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	18.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	85.6%
Public insurance	14.4%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	209	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	209	100.0%
Born in same state	209	100.0%
Born in different state	188	90.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	26	12.4%
Polish	13	6.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	4	1.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.6%
Internet access	78.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68531

What city is ZIP code 68531 in?

ZIP code 68531 is primarily assigned to Lincoln, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68531 in?

ZIP code 68531 falls within Lancaster County, Nebraska.

Is ZIP code 68531 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 68531 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 68531 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 68531 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 68531?

The median household income in ZIP code 68531 is $151,786, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68531?

The median home value in ZIP code 68531 is $463,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 68531 in?

ZIP code 68531 observes the CST timezone.