Lincoln ZIP Code List — Lancaster County, NE

There are 29 unique ZIP codes in Lincoln, Nebraska. Area code: 402.

ZIP codes

262.67

sq mi land

2.57

sq mi water

402

area code

Lincoln, NE ZIP code map

About Lincoln, NE

Lincoln, Nebraska, is the vibrant capital city of the state, located in the southeastern part of Nebraska. Known for its rich history, diverse culture, and status as a hub for education and innovation, Lincoln offers a unique blend of urban living and Midwestern charm. With a strong collegiate influence, thanks to the University of Nebraska, Lincoln is characterized by its lively arts scene, outdoor activities, and significant historical landmarks.

Location & geography

Situated in Lancaster County, Lincoln is approximately 50 miles southwest of Omaha and around 80 miles northeast of Kearney. The city encompasses a land area of 262.67 square miles, with additional water coverage of 2.57 square miles, providing residents with beautiful parks and natural settings. The landscape is generally flat, with a few small hills and the nearby Salt Creek, enhancing its scenic beauty.

Community & economy

Lincoln is a thriving community known for its friendly residents and welcoming atmosphere, which contributes to a suburban feel within an urban setting. The city serves as a regional center for education, healthcare, and government, with the University of Nebraska being a major employer alongside various healthcare institutions. Daily life in Lincoln offers a mix of cultural events, outdoor activities, and a strong sense of community, making it an attractive place to settle down.

Transportation

Lincoln is accessible via several major highways, including Interstate 80 and U.S. Highway 77, which facilitate travel to surrounding areas. The nearest airport is the Lincoln Airport, located just a few miles from the city center, offering commercial flights and general aviation services. Public transit options include the StarTran bus system, which provides convenient transportation throughout the city.

History

Lincoln was established as the capital of Nebraska in 1867 when it was selected for its central location and potential for growth. The city played a significant role during the westward expansion of the United States and developed rapidly with the arrival of the railroad. Today, Lincoln maintains a rich historical presence with preserved buildings and a focus on community heritage through events and local museums.

Did you know?

One surprising fact about Lincoln is that it is home to the only remaining carousel that was created by the renowned carousel maker, Charles Looff. Additionally, the city features the Sunken Gardens, a picturesque and meticulously maintained public garden that draws both residents and tourists alike.

ZIP codes for Lincoln, NE (29)

ZIP code	City	County	Map
68501	Lincoln	Lancaster	View map
68502	Lincoln	Lancaster	View map
68503	Lincoln	Lancaster	View map
68504	Lincoln	Lancaster	View map
68505	Lincoln	Lancaster	View map
68506	Lincoln	Lancaster	View map
68507	Lincoln	Lancaster	View map
68508	Lincoln	Lancaster	View map
68509	Lincoln	Lancaster	View map
68510	Lincoln	Lancaster	View map
68512	Lincoln	Lancaster	View map
68514	Lincoln	Lancaster	View map
68516	Lincoln	Lancaster	View map
68517	Lincoln	Lancaster	View map
68520	Lincoln	Lancaster	View map
68521	Lincoln	Lancaster	View map
68522	Lincoln	Lancaster	View map
68523	Lincoln	Lancaster	View map
68524	Lincoln	Lancaster	View map
68526	Lincoln	Lancaster	View map
68527	Lincoln	Lancaster	View map
68528	Lincoln	Lancaster	View map
68529	Lincoln	Lancaster	View map
68531	Lincoln	Lancaster	View map
68532	Lincoln	Lancaster	View map
68542	Lincoln	Lancaster	View map
68544	Lincoln	Lancaster	View map
68583	Lincoln	Lancaster	View map
68588	Lincoln	Lancaster	View map

Demographics & statistics

299,352

Population

34.2

Median age

$72,382

Median household income

$37,998

Per capita income

$293,741

Median home value

$759

Median monthly rent

67.7%

Home ownership

9.8%

Poverty rate

2.7%

Unemployment

75,724

Housing units

39.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

9,015

Under 5

8,556

9,341

5–9

8,867

9,723

10–14

9,228

11,991

15–19

11,382

18,179

20–24

17,255

21,528

25–34

20,434

19,418

35–44

18,431

16,160

45–54

15,338

7,887

55–59

7,486

8,666

60–64

8,225

13,136

65–74

12,469

6,017

75–84

5,712

2,518

85+

2,390

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	66,134	21.6%
18 and over	233,218	78.4%
65 and over	42,242	15.3%
Median age	34.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 78.9%

Two or more races 6.3%

Asian 4.2%

Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

Black or African American 3.8%

Other race 1.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	246,451	78.9%
Two or more races	19,580	6.3%
Asian	13,156	4.2%
Hispanic or Latino	12,963	4.2%
Black or African American	11,984	3.8%
Other race	5,981	1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1,995	0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	205	0.1%

Household income

Under $10k 3.3%

$10k–$15k 2.2%

$15k–$25k 5.5%

$25k–$35k 6.8%

$35k–$50k 10.2%

$50k–$75k 14.4%

$75k–$100k 13.6%

$100k–$150k 21.2%

$150k–$200k 11.4%

$200k+ 11.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.3%
$10k–$15k	2.2%
$15k–$25k	5.5%
$25k–$35k	6.8%
$35k–$50k	10.2%
$50k–$75k	14.4%
$75k–$100k	13.6%
$100k–$150k	21.2%
$150k–$200k	11.4%
$200k+	11.4%
Median income	$72,382

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.7%

$50k–$100k 5.0%

$100k–$150k 9.9%

$150k–$200k 15.2%

$200k–$300k 21.9%

$300k–$500k 30.2%

$500k–$1M 13.8%

$1M+ 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$293,741
Median rent / month	$759
Owner occupied	67.7%
Renter occupied	32.3%
Vacant	3.8%
Single-family detached	68.8%
Large apartment buildings	9.4%
Mobile homes	1.0%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.67

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.2%
2010–2019	18.8%
2000–2009	15.0%
1990–1999	14.5%
1980–1989	8.7%
1970–1979	13.9%
1960–1969	8.5%
1950–1959	7.7%
1940–1949	2.3%
1939 or earlier	9.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.3%
1 bedroom	9.8%
2 bedrooms	20.5%
3 bedrooms	35.6%
4 bedrooms	23.0%
5+ bedrooms	8.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.9%
1 vehicle	25.7%
2 vehicles	41.2%
3 or more	29.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	49.3%
Electricity	40.0%
Propane / LP gas	8.9%
Fuel oil	0.1%
Wood	0.4%
Solar	0.1%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	53,236	54.8%
Cohabiting couple	8,990	6.6%
Male householder, no spouse	26,583	18.2%
Female householder, no spouse	32,706	20.4%
Households with children under 18	34,748	29.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	29,990	26.2%
Average household size	2.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.6%	31.7%
Married	55.1%	53.3%
Separated	0.4%	0.9%
Widowed	1.5%	4.9%
Divorced	7.4%	9.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%

Some HS, no diploma 3.5%

HS graduate 20.9%

Some college, no degree 20.1%

Associate's degree 12.9%

Bachelor's degree 24.7%

Graduate / professional 15.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.8%
Bachelor's or higher	39.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4,617	4.7%
Kindergarten	3,209	3.1%
Elementary school	29,549	37.7%
High school	15,014	17.8%
College / grad school	37,291	36.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.3%

Retail trade 12.2%

Professional & management 9.8%

Manufacturing 8.9%

Finance & real estate 7.8%

Construction 7.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.3%

Public administration 6.1%

Transportation & utilities 4.9%

Other services 4.5%

Agriculture & mining 2.7%

Information 1.6%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.9%
Service	13.2%
Sales & office	21.6%
Natural resources & construction	9.7%
Production & transportation	11.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.5%
Government	18.1%
Self-employed	6.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.2%
Carpool	7.2%
Public transit	0.7%
Walk	2.5%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.6

Poverty

All people 9.8%

Under 18 years 10.6%

18 and over 9.5%

Married-couple families 3.2%

Female-led households 15.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	25.7%
Retirement income	21.7%
Supplemental Security	3.6%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
High blood pressure	25.9%
High cholesterol	28.0%
Heart disease	4.4%
Stroke	2.1%
Asthma	7.9%
Arthritis	17.4%
Kidney disease	2.1%
Pulmonary disease	4.2%
Cancer	5.5%

Behavior / access	%
Binge drinking	22.9%
No physical activity	16.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.2%
Fair or poor health	8.7%
Poor mental health	12.0%
Poor physical health	7.2%
No health insurance	11.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	66.4%
Visited dentist	67.6%
Cholesterol screening	82.2%
Teeth loss	8.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	13,501	6.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.2%
Under 18	5.2%
18–64 years	7.9%
65 and over	27.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.1%
Public insurance	25.7%
Uninsured under 19	3.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	281,781	95.2%
Spanish	14,620	4.0%
Other Indo-European	5,053	1.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3,203	0.9%
Other languages	5,092	1.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	272,554	93.0%
Born in same state	269,946	92.3%
Born in different state	194,967	67.0%
Foreign born	2,608	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	26,798	7.0%
Not a US citizen	13,319	41.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	34,272	11.4%
French	27,169	9.1%
Arab	10,067	3.4%
Polish	5,518	1.8%
English	4,472	1.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	4,310	1.4%
German	762	0.3%
Irish	404	0.1%
Norwegian	160	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.2%
Internet access	96.3%

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

Frequently asked questions

What ZIP codes does Lincoln, NE have?

Lincoln, NE has 24 ZIP codes: 68502, 68503, 68504, 68505, 68506, 68507, 68508, 68510, 68512, 68514, 68516, 68517, 68520, 68521, 68522, 68523, 68524, 68526, 68527, 68528, 68531, 68532, 68544, 68588. Each ZIP code serves a distinct delivery area within the city and surrounding region.

What is the main ZIP code for Lincoln, NE?

The primary ZIP code for Lincoln, NE is 68502. The city uses area code 531 for phone service.

What county is Lincoln, NE in?

Lincoln is located in Lancaster County, Nebraska.

How many ZIP codes are in Lincoln, NE?

Lincoln, NE has 24 ZIP codes.

What ZIP code is the University of Nebraska–Lincoln campus located in?

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln campus is primarily located in ZIP code 68588, which serves the main academic area in the heart of the city.

Which ZIP codes cover downtown Lincoln and the Capitol District?

Downtown Lincoln and the State Capitol area are served by ZIP codes 68508 and 68507, which encompass the central business district and government buildings.