68521 ZIP Code, Lincoln, NE
68521 is a ZIP code in Lincoln, Nebraska in Lancaster County. It covers 13 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 68588, 68504 and 68508. 37,050 people live here in 15,103 households, which puts it among the most populous 1% of Nebraska ZIP codes. At about 2,814 people per square mile it has suburban density, and owners and renters are mixed (58% own). Median household income is $67,483, below the Nebraska median of $76,475.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Lincoln, NE
- County: Lancaster County
- Land area: 13 sq mi
- Population: 37,050
- Median household income: $67,483
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 37,050 |
| Households | 15,103 |
| Median household income | $67,483 |
| Income per person | $35,106 |
| Median age | 33 |
| Homeowners | 57.8% |
| Median home value | $252,800 |
| Median rent | $1,231 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.6% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 18.3 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 31.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 18.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.5% |
| Broadband internet | 94.5% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 19.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.2% |
| $10–15K | 2.5% |
| $15–25K | 7.8% |
| $25–35K | 6.3% |
| $35–50K | 15.2% |
| $50–75K | 17.6% |
| $75–100K | 13.8% |
| $100–150K | 16.8% |
| $150–200K | 9.4% |
| $200K+ | 5.3% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 13.7% |
| 10–19 | 13.6% |
| 20–24 | 12.1% |
| 25–34 | 13.4% |
| 35–44 | 14.7% |
| 45–54 | 10.9% |
| 55–64 | 10.2% |
| 65–74 | 7.3% |
| 75+ | 4.1% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 35.6% |
| Owned outright | 20.1% |
| Rented | 40.4% |
| Vacant | 3.8% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 53.9% |
| Townhome | 8.7% |
| 2–4 units | 2.7% |
| 5–19 units | 14.4% |
| 20+ units | 12.5% |
| Mobile / other | 7.7% |
Businesses in 68521
666 business establishments with 15,226 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 98
- Construction: 94
- Accommodation and Food Services: 94
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 69
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 69
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 40
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 38
- Wholesale Trade: 34
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 68588 — Lincoln city, NE (2.7 mi)
- 68504 — Lincoln city, NE (2.9 mi)
- 68508 — Lincoln city, NE (3.1 mi)
- 68531 — Lincoln city, NE (3.2 mi)
- 68503 — Lincoln city, NE (3.4 mi)
- 68524 — Lincoln city, NE (4.9 mi)
- 68510 — Lincoln city, NE (5.1 mi)
- 68502 — Lincoln city, NE (5.4 mi)
Areas that include 68521
- Lincoln, NE ZIP codes — 23 ZIP codes
- Lancaster County ZIP codes — 42 ZIP codes
- Nebraska ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 7 of 31: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Lancaster County
- No. 8 of 31: lowest median age in Lancaster County
- No. 5 of 18: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Lincoln, NE
Mail every home in 68521
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 68521, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 68521 in?
- 68521 is a Lincoln, NE mailing address. By land area, 94% lies inside Lincoln; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 68521 in?
- 68521 is in Lancaster County.
- What is the population of 68521?
- About 37,050 people (±1,942), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 37,251.
- What is the median household income in 68521?
- $67,483 (±$5,505), compared with $76,475 for Nebraska as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 68521?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 68521 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 68521?
- The closest, measured center to center: 68588 (2.7 mi, Lincoln), 68504 (2.9 mi, Lincoln), 68508 (3.1 mi, Lincoln), 68531 (3.2 mi, Lincoln), 68503 (3.4 mi, Lincoln) and 68524 (4.9 mi, Lincoln).
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