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ZIP Code 68521
Lincoln, NE, Lancaster County
Population
37,050
Land area
13.2sq mi
People per sq mi
2,812
City
Lincoln
ZIP 68521 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 68521 at a glance
- ZIP 68521 (Lincoln) is about 109 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- The median household income is $67,483, 12% below the Nebraska median of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $252,800 (6% above Nebraska) and median rent is $1,231 a month.
Local data for ZIP 68521
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 68521, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,483
Poverty rate
13.5%
Median home value
$252,800
Prices +1.7% in a year
Median rent
$1,231/mo
Homeownership
57.8%
Bachelor's or higher
33.6%
Median age
33.0
Average commute
18.3 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
666
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
15,226
$777M annual payroll
PPP loans
$49.06M
769 loans
Campaign donations
$68.48K
25% D, 15% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 68521, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
1,041
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
753
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 14°F
29.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 68521, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.3%
U.S. 33.3% +3.0 pts
Diabetes
10.2%
U.S. 12.1% -1.9 pts
Smoking
14.5%
U.S. 12.8% +1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.5%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities in ZIP 68521
ZIP codes near 68521
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 68588Lincoln | 2.6 mi | 0.1 |
| 68504Lincoln | 2.7 mi | 7 |
| 68508Lincoln | 2.9 mi | 3 |
| 68531Raymond | 3.2 mi | 6 |
| 68503Lincoln | 3.2 mi | 2.9 |
| 68524Emerald | 4.2 mi | 28.6 |
| 68510Lincoln | 5 mi | 4.6 |
| 68514Davey | 5.2 mi | 6.7 |
| 68522Lincoln | 5.5 mi | 10.6 |
| 68502Lincoln | 5.5 mi | 6.7 |
| 68507Lincoln | 5.6 mi | 11.1 |
| 68336Davey | 5.6 mi | 16.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 68521?
- ZIP code 68521 is in Lincoln, NE (Lancaster County).
- What county is ZIP code 68521 in?
- ZIP code 68521 is mostly in Lancaster County, Nebraska.
- How many people live in ZIP code 68521?
- About 37,050 people live in the 68521 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.