| ZIP Code | 68521 |
|---|---|
| City | Lincoln |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Lancaster County |
| Area Code | 402 |
| Elevation | 1,188 ft |
| Latitude | 40.861818 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -96.714783 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 31109 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 31.4 yrs ↑ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.54 |
| Below Poverty | 14.1% ▲ 41% above avg |
| College Grads | 46.8% ▲ 21% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.9% ▼ 42% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 902 (4.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,990 (23.4%) |
| Some College | 2,822 (13.2%) |
| Associates | 2,640 (12.4%) |
| Bachelors | 2,980 (14%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7,003 (32.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $66,902 ▼ 12% below avg ↑ 22% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $235,600 ▼ 15% below avg ↑ 43% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,196/mo ↑ 35% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 15,657 |
| Vacant Units | 608 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.54 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 15,657 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 608 |
| Owner Occupied | 56.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 43.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.54 |
ZIP code 68521 is located in Lincoln, Nebraska, within Lancaster County. With a population of 38,386, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 31.4 years. Economically, 68521 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $66,902 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 68521 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $235,600 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,196 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (56.2%) and renters (43.8%). Median home values have increased by 43% since 2019.
The population of 68521 is majority White (69.68%). Residents are well-educated — 46.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 14.1%. Household income has grown by 22% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 68521 stands at 2.9%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 68521 in Lincoln, NE is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 38,386 residents, a median household income of $66,902, and a median home value of $235,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Nebraska.