ZIP code 68521
Where is ZIP code 68521?
Lincoln, Nebraska
Lancaster County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 68521 belongs to Lincoln, Nebraska in Lancaster County. 68521 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area codes 402 and 531. About 37,050 people live in the 68521 area, where the median household income is $67,483. The closest ZIP codes are 68588 (Lincoln, 2.3 mi southeast), 68508 (Lincoln, 2.6 mi south) and 68503 (Lincoln, 2.6 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 68521 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Lincoln |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Lancaster County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 402, 531 |
| Coordinates | 40.851, -96.711 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 685 |
Population and income in 68521
| Population | 37,050 · higher than 100% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 2,814 · higher than 95% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Median age | 33 years · lower than 90% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 51% |
| Median household income | $67,483 · lower than 63% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $35,106 |
| Below the poverty line | 14% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 34% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $252,800 · higher than 83% of Nebraska ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,231 a month |
| Housing units | 15,710 |
| Households | 15,103 (2.45 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 58% / 42% |
| Land area | 13.17 sq mi (plus 0.03 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 68521. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 68521
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68588 | Lincoln, NE | 2.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 68508 | Lincoln, NE | 2.6 mi S | Standard |
| 68503 | Lincoln, NE | 2.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 68504 | Lincoln, NE | 3.1 mi E | Standard |
| 68528 | Lincoln, NE | 3.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 68531 | Lincoln, NE | 3.5 mi N | Standard |
| 68529 | Lincoln, NE | 4.1 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 68510 | Lincoln, NE | 4.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 68507 | Lincoln, NE | 4.3 mi E | Standard |
| 68524 | Lincoln, NE | 4.4 mi W | Standard |
| 68502 | Lincoln, NE | 4.4 mi S | Standard |
| 68522 | Lincoln, NE | 4.4 mi SW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 68521 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 68521
123 MAIN ST
LINCOLN NE 68521
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (68521-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Lincoln, NE
- 68501
- 68502
- 68503
- 68504
- 68505
- 68506
- 68507
- 68508
- 68509
- 68510
- 68512
- 68514
- 68516
- 68517
- 68520
- 68522
- 68523
- 68524
- 68526
- 68527
- 68528
- 68529
- 68531
- 68532
- 68542
- 68544
- 68583
- 68588
All Lincoln ZIP codes with population and income →
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 68521?
- 68521 is a Lincoln, Nebraska ZIP code.
- What county is 68521 in?
- ZIP code 68521 is in Lancaster County, Nebraska.
- What time zone is ZIP code 68521 in?
- 68521 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 68521?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 68521 use area codes 402 and 531.
- What is the population of ZIP code 68521?
- About 37,050 people live in ZIP code 68521, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 68521?
- The median household income in 68521 is $67,483 a year, lower than 63% of Nebraska ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 68521?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 68521 are 68588 (Lincoln, 2.3 miles), 68508 (Lincoln, 2.6 miles), 68503 (Lincoln, 2.6 miles) and 68504 (Lincoln, 3.1 miles).