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ZIP Code 68522
Lincoln, NE, Lancaster County
Population
14,836
Land area
10.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,401
City
Lincoln
ZIP 68522 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 68522 at a glance
- ZIP 68522 (Lincoln) is about 54 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- The median household income is $77,597, close to the Nebraska median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $235,100 and median rent is $1,204 a month.
Local data for ZIP 68522
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 68522, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$77,597
Poverty rate
9.7%
Median home value
$235,100
Prices +3.1% in a year
Median rent
$1,204/mo
Homeownership
72.1%
Bachelor's or higher
26.6%
Median age
32.7
Average commute
18.2 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
222
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
2,926
$164M annual payroll
PPP loans
$19M
304 loans
Campaign donations
$23.05K
29% D, 17% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 68522, 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 68522, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.9%
U.S. 33.3% +4.6 pts
Diabetes
9.7%
U.S. 12.1% -2.4 pts
Smoking
15.8%
U.S. 12.8% +3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.0%
U.S. 11.1% +0.9 pts
Cities in ZIP 68522
ZIP codes near 68522
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 68502Lincoln | 3.4 mi | 6.7 |
| 68508Lincoln | 3.5 mi | 3 |
| 68528Emerald | 3.7 mi | 16.5 |
| 68532Emerald | 3.9 mi | 11.3 |
| 68523Yankee Hill | 4 mi | 15.7 |
| 68588Lincoln | 4.1 mi | 0.1 |
| 68512Yankee Hill | 4.5 mi | 9.1 |
| 68503Lincoln | 5.1 mi | 2.9 |
| 68521Lincoln | 5.5 mi | 13.2 |
| 68510Lincoln | 5.9 mi | 4.6 |
| 68524Emerald | 6.1 mi | 28.6 |
| 68339Denton | 6.3 mi | 44.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 68522?
- ZIP code 68522 is in Lincoln, NE (Lancaster County).
- What county is ZIP code 68522 in?
- ZIP code 68522 is mostly in Lancaster County, Nebraska.
- How many people live in ZIP code 68522?
- About 14,836 people live in the 68522 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.