68527 ZIP Code, Lincoln, NE
68527 is a ZIP code in Lincoln, Nebraska — mostly in Lancaster County (94% of its land), with smaller parts in Cass County. It covers 30 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 68520, 68507 and 68505. 2,318 people live here in 856 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (98%). Median household income is $145,357, well above the Nebraska median of $76,475; the median age is 46.4, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Lincoln, NE
- County: Lancaster County
- Land area: 30 sq mi
- Population: 2,318
- Median household income: $145,357
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 2,318 |
| Households | 856 |
| Median household income | $145,357 |
| Income per person | $62,436 |
| Median age | 46.4 |
| Homeowners | 98.2% |
| Median home value | $510,300 |
| Median rent | not published |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 59.0% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 31 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 32.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 4.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.1% |
| Broadband internet | 100.0% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 4.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 0.0% |
| $10–15K | 0.0% |
| $15–25K | 2.7% |
| $25–35K | 1.1% |
| $35–50K | 2.6% |
| $50–75K | 13.4% |
| $75–100K | 9.9% |
| $100–150K | 23.2% |
| $150–200K | 19.2% |
| $200K+ | 27.9% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 6.4% |
| 10–19 | 23.4% |
| 20–24 | 2.2% |
| 25–34 | 7.0% |
| 35–44 | 7.1% |
| 45–54 | 22.2% |
| 55–64 | 10.0% |
| 65–74 | 17.3% |
| 75+ | 4.4% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 51.8% |
| Owned outright | 36.9% |
| Rented | 1.6% |
| Vacant | 9.7% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 99.2% |
| Townhome | 0.8% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 0.0% |
Businesses in 68527
49 business establishments with 260 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 14
- Retail Trade: 5
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 5
- Finance and Insurance: 4
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 4
- Wholesale Trade: 3
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 3
- Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 68520 — Walton CDP, NE (4.2 mi)
- 68507 — Lincoln city, NE (5.3 mi)
- 68505 — Lincoln city, NE (5.6 mi)
- 68347 — Woodland Hills CDP, NE (5.7 mi)
- 68461 — Walton CDP, NE (5.7 mi)
- 68462 — Waverly city, NE (7.4 mi)
- 68304 — Alvo village, NE (7.6 mi)
- 68510 — Lincoln city, NE (7.6 mi)
Areas that include 68527
- Lincoln, NE ZIP codes — 23 ZIP codes
- Prairie Home, NE ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Lancaster County ZIP codes — 42 ZIP codes
- Nebraska ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 31: highest median household income in Lancaster County
- No. 2 of 31: highest median home value in Lancaster County
- No. 1 of 31: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Lancaster County
- No. 10 of 31: highest share of households with children in Lancaster County
- No. 5 of 31: highest median age in Lancaster County
- No. 1 of 18: highest median household income in Lincoln, NE
- No. 2 of 18: highest median home value in Lincoln, NE
- No. 1 of 18: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Lincoln, NE
- No. 3 of 18: highest share of households with children in Lincoln, NE
- No. 2 of 18: highest median age in Lincoln, NE
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 68527, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 68527 in?
- 68527 is a Lincoln, NE mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Lincoln and 2% lies inside Prairie Home; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 68527 in?
- 68527 is mostly in Lancaster County (94% of its land), with smaller parts in Cass County.
- What is the population of 68527?
- About 2,318 people (±468), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,849.
- What is the median household income in 68527?
- $145,357 (±$39,842), 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 68527?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 68527 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 68527?
- The closest, measured center to center: 68520 (4.2 mi, Walton), 68507 (5.3 mi, Lincoln), 68505 (5.6 mi, Lincoln), 68347 (5.7 mi, Woodland Hills), 68461 (5.7 mi, Walton) and 68462 (7.4 mi, Waverly).
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