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Lincoln, NE · standard

ZIP Code 68522

Lancaster County, Nebraska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

12,728
456/sq mi
$77,597
Median income
$235,100
Median home value
26.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lincoln pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 41%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 46%
home value, US ZIPs
456
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68522 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 68522 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, home to 12,728 residents across 27.9 square miles, a density of 456 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 68522 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $77,597 (1% above the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $31,812. Poverty here runs at 9.7%, with unemployment measured at 4.3%. Median home value sits at $235,100 (26% above the state average), median rent at $1,204 a month, and owner-occupancy at 72.1%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.7, and the average commute is 18 minutes. To put 68522 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Lancaster County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 68522

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lincoln, NE

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68522.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 68522, Lincoln, NE · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

12,728

Population

27.9

Area (sq mi)

456

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68522?

32.7

Median Age

53.8%

Male

46.2%

Female

11.5%

Foreign-Born

White 73.4%
African American 8.5%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$77,597

Median Household Income

+1% vs state

$31,812

Per Capita Income

9.7%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

18.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 68522 ranks nationally

Lincoln, NE household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$77,597 Top 41% higher than 59% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 52.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

4,770

Total Housing Units

4,654

Occupied Units

116

Vacant Units

2.76

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.1%
Renter 27.9%

$235,100

Median Home Value

+26% vs state

$1,204

Median Rent

1997

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+9.7%

YoY Change (2024)

239

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+139%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 68522 have increased 9.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +139% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.8% 162
2021 +13.1% 183
2022 +11.4% 204
2023 +6.8% 218
2024 +9.7% 239

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 222 business establishments in ZIP 68522, employing approximately 2,926 people with a combined annual payroll of $163,983,000.

222

Businesses

2,926

Employees

$164.0M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 63 28.4%
Health care and social assistance 19 8.6%
Transportation and warehousing 18 8.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 18 8.1%
Retail trade 17 7.7%
Manufacturing 15 6.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 14 6.3%
Accommodation and food services 14 6.3%
Other services (except public administration) 14 6.3%
Wholesale trade 12 5.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 3.6%
Finance and insurance 4 1.8%
Information 3 1.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 68522 vs 68523 →

ZIP 68522 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 68522 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 68522 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 68522 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
68523 Lincoln, NE 1,390 3.6 mi
68502 Lincoln, NE 26,238 3.3 mi
68532 Lincoln, NE 493 4.2 mi
68508 Lincoln, NE 14,475 3.6 mi
68528 Lincoln, NE 6,285 3.7 mi
68512 Lincoln, NE 11,659 4.5 mi
68503 Lincoln, NE 15,264 5.2 mi
68524 Lincoln, NE 5,983 6.1 mi
68506 Lincoln, NE 27,952 6.5 mi
68521 Lincoln, NE 31,733 6.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lancaster County

68516 standard
Lincoln, NE
Pop: 38,956
68521 standard
Lincoln, NE
Pop: 31,733
68506 standard
Lincoln, NE
Pop: 27,952
68502 standard
Lincoln, NE
Pop: 26,238
68510 standard
Lincoln, NE
Pop: 20,514
68504 standard
Lincoln, NE
Pop: 16,444

Related Areas

Lancaster County Lincoln, NE Nebraska

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 68522 in? ▼
ZIP code 68522 (Lincoln) is located in Lancaster County, Nebraska. Lancaster County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lancaster-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68522? ▼
ZIP code 68522 in Lincoln, NE has a population of 12,728 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68522? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 68522 is $77,597, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68522? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 68522 is $235,100, which is 15% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68522? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 68522 is White at 73.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68522? ▼
ZIP code 68522 has 222 business establishments employing approximately 2,926 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68522? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68522 are: Construction (63), Health care and social assistance (19), Transportation and warehousing (18). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 68522? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 68522 increased by 9.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 139%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68522? ▼
In ZIP code 68522, 52.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 68522? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 68522 is 18.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 68522? ▼
In ZIP code 68522, approximately 72.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68522? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68522 is 9.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.