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 High-density area
- $77,597
- Median income Near-median income area
- $235,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 26.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 68522 (Lincoln, NE) rose +9.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 218.2 in 2023 to 239.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Nebraska ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,812. The poverty rate is 9.7%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $235,100 (26% above the average Nebraska ZIP), while 72.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,204.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lancaster County, so 68522 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Construction
Construction
63 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 19
Health care and social assistance
19 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 18
Transportation and warehousing
18 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 18
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
18 establishments
- Retail trade 17
Retail trade
17 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, 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 68522?
32.7
Median Age
53.8%
Male
46.2%
Female
11.5%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$31,812
Per Capita Income
9.7%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
18.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 68522 ranks among Nebraska ZIPs
Lincoln, NE household income vs. every Nebraska ZIP code
Median household income among 556 reporting Nebraska ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$77,597 Top 41% higher than 59% of 556 Nebraska ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,770housing units
4,770
Total Housing Units
4,654
Occupied Units
116
Vacant Units
2.76
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$235,100
Median Home Value
+26% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 68521
Lincoln (68521)
31,733 residents
- 68506
Lincoln (68506)
27,952 residents
- 68502
Lincoln (68502)
26,238 residents
- 68503
Lincoln (68503)
15,264 residents
- 68508
Lincoln (68508)
14,475 residents
- 68522
Lincoln (68522)
12,728 residents
- 68512 11,659
Lincoln (68512)
11,659 residents
- 68528 6,285
Lincoln (68528)
6,285 residents
- 68524 5,983
Lincoln (68524)
5,983 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 68522 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 68522 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 68532
Lincoln (68532)
$179,554 median income
- 68523
Lincoln (68523)
$141,786 median income
- 68512
Lincoln (68512)
$104,448 median income
- 68524
Lincoln (68524)
$81,045 median income
- 68522
Lincoln (68522)
$77,597 median income
- 68528
Lincoln (68528)
$75,740 median income
- 68506
Lincoln (68506)
$72,637 median income
- 68502 $68,523
Lincoln (68502)
$68,523 median income
- 68521 $67,483
Lincoln (68521)
$67,483 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 68522, both outside NE so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (12,728 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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