68532 ZIP Code — Lincoln, NE

Lancaster County, Nebraska

ZIP code 68532 is located in Lincoln, Nebraska, within Lancaster County. It covers approximately 11.29 square miles and serves a population of 665 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.

About ZIP code 68532

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 $487,300.

The gap between median ($171,094) 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 54% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 68532 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and high homeownership.

665

population

11.29

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

68532 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 68532

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68532. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lincoln	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

68528 Lincoln (3.2 mi) 68339 Denton (4.5 mi) 68522 Lincoln (5 mi) 68423 Pleasant Dale (5.4 mi) 68524 Lincoln (6.1 mi) 68523 Lincoln (6.3 mi) 68508 Lincoln (7.8 mi) 68502 Lincoln (8 mi) 68588 Lincoln (8.1 mi) 68521 Lincoln (8.4 mi) 68402 Malcolm (8.5 mi) 68544 Lincoln (8.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	665
Population density	59 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	109

Geography
Land area	11.29 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.7920
Longitude	-96.8535
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	13.8%	39.7%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	30.1%	32.8%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	48.5%	22.0%	22.0%
Over $200k	7.7%	5.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

665

Population

People per sq mi

44.9

Median age

$171,094

Median household income

$68,624

Per capita income

$487,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

221

Housing units

53.8%

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

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	189	28.4%
18 and over	476	71.6%
65 and over	70	10.5%
Median age	44.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.8%

Asian 6.4%

Two or more races 6.1%

Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

Group	Count	%
White	579	83.8%
Asian	44	6.4%
Two or more races	42	6.1%
Hispanic or Latino	26	3.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	13.8%	39.7%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	30.1%	32.8%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	48.5%	22.0%	22.0%
Over $200k	7.7%	5.4%	5.2%

$35k–$50k 3.4%

$50k–$75k 2.4%

$75k–$100k 10.7%

$100k–$150k 20.0%

$150k–$200k 28.3%

$200k+ 35.1%

Range	% of households
$35k–$50k	3.4%
$50k–$75k	2.4%
$75k–$100k	10.7%
$100k–$150k	20.0%
$150k–$200k	28.3%
$200k+	35.1%
Median income	$171,094

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 2.0%

$150k–$200k 3.4%

$200k–$300k 7.3%

$300k–$500k 40.5%

$500k–$1M 42.9%

$1M+ 3.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$487,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	7.2%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	10.0
Avg household size (owned)	3.24

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	4.5%
2010–2019	28.1%
2000–2009	19.9%
1990–1999	24.4%
1980–1989	11.8%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	5.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	6.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	4.5%
3 bedrooms	26.7%
4 bedrooms	36.7%
5+ bedrooms	32.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	34.6%
3 or more	65.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.4%
Electricity	64.4%
Propane / LP gas	25.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	199	97.1%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	6	2.9%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	90	43.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	38	18.5%
Average household size	3.24

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	12.1%	15.7%
Married	87.9%	73.3%
Separated	0.0%	3.9%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	7.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.9%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 14.0%

Some college, no degree 12.3%

Associate's degree 15.1%

Bachelor's degree 28.2%

Graduate / professional 25.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.1%
Bachelor's or higher	53.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	3.6%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	114	51.8%
High school	67	30.5%
College / grad school	31	14.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.3%

Professional & management 18.2%

Finance & real estate 11.5%

Manufacturing 10.9%

Public administration 8.2%

Transportation & utilities 7.9%

Agriculture & mining 6.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.5%

Retail trade 3.2%

Other services 2.9%

Construction 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	61.8%
Service	6.5%
Sales & office	11.2%
Natural resources & construction	8.2%
Production & transportation	12.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.4%
Government	15.3%
Self-employed	7.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.6%
Carpool	10.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	13.5%
Other means	3.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.3

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	19.0%
Retirement income	29.8%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	4.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.5%
High blood pressure	30.1%
High cholesterol	33.3%
Diabetes	8.5%
Heart disease	4.9%
Stroke	2.3%
Asthma	8.0%
Arthritis	20.8%
Kidney disease	2.2%
Pulmonary disease	4.8%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.7%
Binge drinking	23.2%
No physical activity	16.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.1%
Depression	18.5%
Fair or poor health	9.0%
Poor mental health	11.5%
Poor physical health	8.0%
No health insurance	9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.9%
Visited dentist	73.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	7.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	23	4.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	2.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	3.7%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	89.3%
Public insurance	13.8%
No insurance	4.2%
Uninsured under 19	4.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	665	100.0%
Spanish	30	4.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	30	4.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	635	95.5%
Born in same state	635	95.5%
Born in different state	438	65.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	30	4.5%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	79	11.9%
French	43	6.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	9	1.4%
Arab	8	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.8%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68532

What city is ZIP code 68532 in?

ZIP code 68532 is primarily assigned to Lincoln, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 68532 in?

ZIP code 68532 falls within Lancaster County, Nebraska.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 68532?

54% 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 68532?

The median household income in ZIP code 68532 is $171,094, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68532?

The median home value in ZIP code 68532 is $487,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 68532?

ZIP code 68532 has an estimated population of 665 residents, with a density of 59 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 68532 in?

ZIP code 68532 observes the CST timezone.