68402 ZIP Code — Malcolm, NE
Lancaster County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68402 is located in Malcolm, Nebraska, within Lancaster County. It covers approximately 32.67 square miles and serves a population of 1,240 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.
About ZIP code 68402
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $365,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($93,558) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 44% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
1,240
population
32.67
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68402 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68402
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68402. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Malcolm | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
68524 Lincoln (3 mi)
68428 Raymond (5.4 mi)
68360 Garland (5.9 mi)
68528 Lincoln (6.5 mi)
68531 Lincoln (7.2 mi)
68521 Lincoln (7.9 mi)
68423 Pleasant Dale (8.2 mi)
68336 Davey (8.3 mi)
68532 Lincoln (8.5 mi)
68508 Lincoln (10.1 mi)
68588 Lincoln (10.3 mi)
68522 Lincoln (10.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 1,240 |
| Population density | 38 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 31 |
| County FIPS | 109 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 32.67 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.9154 |
| Longitude | -96.8529 |
| 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 | 25.4% | 39.7% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.7% | 32.8% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 38.2% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 1.8% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
1,240
Population
38
People per sq mi
42.0
Median age
$93,558
Median household income
$45,668
Per capita income
$365,300
Median home value
$872
Median monthly rent
76.6%
Home ownership
7.0%
Poverty rate
2.5%
Unemployment
390
Housing units
43.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
37
Under 5
35
51
5–9
48
47
10–14
43
50
15–19
47
37
20–24
34
51
25–34
48
83
35–44
77
98
45–54
91
53
55–59
49
46
60–64
42
59
65–74
55
18
75–84
16
13
85+
12
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 318 | 25.6% |
| 18 and over | 922 | 74.4% |
| 65 and over | 173 | 14.0% |
| Median age | 42.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
98.7%
Two or more races
0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.3%
Hispanic or Latino
0.2%
Other race
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,227 | 98.7% |
| Two or more races | 6 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 | 0.2% |
| Other race | 3 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 25.4% | 39.7% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.7% | 32.8% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 38.2% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 1.8% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
4.1%
$10k–$15k
3.9%
$15k–$25k
4.1%
$25k–$35k
3.2%
$35k–$50k
7.3%
$50k–$75k
9.9%
$75k–$100k
20.4%
$100k–$150k
24.9%
$150k–$200k
8.6%
$200k+
13.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 9.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 20.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 24.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.6% |
| $200k+ | 13.5% |
| Median income | $93,558 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.6%
$50k–$100k
7.3%
$100k–$150k
3.1%
$150k–$200k
9.3%
$200k–$300k
20.8%
$300k–$500k
33.4%
$500k–$1M
25.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $365,300 |
| Median rent / month | $872 |
| Owner occupied | 76.6% |
| Renter occupied | 23.4% |
| Vacant | 6.8% |
| Single-family detached | 76.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 1.4% |
| Median rooms | 6.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.87 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 25.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 24.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 11.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 34.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 34.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 12.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 17.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.5% |
| 3 or more | 41.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 1.1% |
| Electricity | 70.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 21.9% |
| Wood | 1.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 327 | 70.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 14 | 3.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 73 | 15.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 51 | 11.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 167 | 35.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 117 | 25.2% |
| Average household size | 2.67 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 23.9% | 18.8% |
| Married | 69.5% | 74.4% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 3.7% |
| Divorced | 3.6% | 2.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.6%
Some HS, no diploma
1.0%
HS graduate
19.0%
Some college, no degree
22.2%
Associate's degree
13.6%
Bachelor's degree
30.1%
Graduate / professional
13.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 98.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 43.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 16 | 4.6% |
| Elementary school | 173 | 50.0% |
| High school | 70 | 20.2% |
| College / grad school | 87 | 25.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.4%
Construction
18.1%
Manufacturing
14.9%
Professional & management
8.0%
Finance & real estate
7.3%
Transportation & utilities
5.5%
Public administration
5.4%
Retail trade
4.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.1%
Agriculture & mining
3.6%
Other services
2.6%
Wholesale trade
2.2%
Information
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 49.6% |
| Service | 9.0% |
| Sales & office | 17.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.7% |
| Production & transportation | 14.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 68.8% |
| Government | 21.6% |
| Self-employed | 9.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.6% |
| Carpool | 8.3% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 3.5% |
| Work from home | 12.6% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.6 |
Poverty
All people
7.0%
Under 18 years
6.6%
18 and over
7.2%
Married-couple families
5.5%
Female-led households
64.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.7% |
| Retirement income | 26.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.7% |
| High blood pressure | 31.3% |
| High cholesterol | 33.6% |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart disease | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 8.1% |
| Arthritis | 22.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.2% |
| Cancer | 6.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.4% |
| Binge drinking | 23.0% |
| No physical activity | 17.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.0% |
| Depression | 18.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.8% |
| Poor mental health | 11.8% |
| Poor physical health | 8.5% |
| No health insurance | 10.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.0% |
| Visited dentist | 72.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.2% |
| Teeth loss | 8.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 56 | 6.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 7.7% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 5.5% |
| 65 and over | 31.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 84.2% |
| Public insurance | 23.3% |
| No insurance | 4.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,168 | 94.2% |
| Spanish | 24 | 2.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 1 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 23 | 2.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 1,169 | 94.3% |
| Born in same state | 1,133 | 91.4% |
| Born in different state | 891 | 71.9% |
| Foreign born | 36 | 2.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 71 | 5.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 63 | 88.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 143 | 11.5% |
| Italian | 85 | 6.9% |
| Dutch | 58 | 4.7% |
| Arab | 21 | 1.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 18 | 1.5% |
| Polish | 15 | 1.2% |
| German | 3 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.5% |
| Internet access | 97.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68402
What city is ZIP code 68402 in?
ZIP code 68402 is primarily assigned to Malcolm, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68402 in?
ZIP code 68402 falls within Lancaster County, Nebraska.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68402?
The median home value in ZIP code 68402 is $365,300.
What is the population of ZIP code 68402?
ZIP code 68402 has an estimated population of 1,240 residents, with a density of 38 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 68402?
The median household income in ZIP code 68402 is $93,558, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 68402 in?
ZIP code 68402 observes the CST timezone.