ZIP Code 68520 Demographics & Data

Lincoln, NE (ZIP Code 68520) Snapshot

Nebraska

Comprehensive Data and Demographics About 68520

The U.S. ZIP Code 68520 is associated with Lincoln, NE in Lancaster County. The current population estimate is 2,411. Approximately 1% of the population lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income sits at $112,443. The ZIP Code 68520 has a median age of approximately 51.4 years, with 30.7% of residents aged 62 years and older. It is estimated that about 57.5% of residents in this Nebraska region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $63,506.

Population in 68520

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 68520 is 2,411.

Lincoln, NE

The 68520 ZIP Code is associated with Lincoln, NE in Lancaster County.

Area Codes associated with 68520

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 68520 include No associated area codes were found for ZIP Code 68520.

Sunrise / Sunset in 68520

Sunrise: 6:02 am
Sunset: 8:43 pm
Sunrise in 68520 6:02 am
Sunrise in 68520 8:43 pm

Weather forecast for 68520

Tonight's forecast for 68520: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. East wind 2 to 7 mph.

Current air quality in 68520

Air quality: Moderate Air quality scale in 68520 Moderate

Internet in 68520

An estimated 98.9% of households in ZIP Code 68520 have a computer, while about 94.5% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 68520

Females make up an estimated 51.3% of the overall population in ZIP Code 68520, while males comprise about 48.7%.

Health Insurance in 68520

Approximately 5.2% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 68520 (Lincoln, NE) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 68520

The median household income in ZIP Code 68520 is $112,443, while the region's mean household income is $160,861. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $63,506. The per capita income in ZIP Code 68520 of $63,506 is approximately 96.6% more than the per capita income in Nebraska overall of $32,302. An estimated 0.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 90.53% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 30.2% of the population in 68520 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 21.1% earn $200,000 or more per year, and 0.0% of 68520 residents earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 68520. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 68520

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 0.7%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 0.0%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 0.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 0.0%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 7.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 11.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 15.1%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 30.2%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 13.8%
$200,000 or more per year 21.1%

Education levels in ZIP Code 68520

In ZIP Code 68520, 98.2% of the population graduated high school, while 57.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 25.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 13.1% in this Lancaster County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 68520

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 0.0%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 1.8%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 13.1%
Some college, no degree 14.8%
Associate's degree 12.8%
Bachelor's degree 31.7%
Graduate or professional degree 25.8%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 68520. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 68520

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 68520, 99.6% is one race, while 0.4% are two or more races. Approximately 1.4% of 68520 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 68520 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (99.0%), followed by Black or African American (1.3%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 68520. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 68520

Industry Percent
White 99.0%
Black or African American 1.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.4%
Some other race 0.0%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 68520

In ZIP Code 68520, 97.4% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.1% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.5% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Lancaster County region.

Language Spoken in 68520

Language Spoken Percent
English only 97.4%
Spanish 1.1%
Other Indo-European languages 1.5%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.0%
Other languages 0.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 68520. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 68520

Residents of ZIP Code 68520 are older than average. The median age of 51.4 years in ZIP Code 68520 is approximately 34.91% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 77.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 30.7% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.7% of the population in 68520 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 14.4% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.7% of 68520 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 68520. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 68520

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 3.0%
5 to 9 years 7.9%
10 to 14 years 7.3%
15 to 19 years 5.8%
20 to 24 years 2.1%
25 to 34 years 7.0%
35 to 44 years 8.8%
45 to 54 years 14.7%
55 to 59 years 9.3%
60 to 64 years 8.8%
65 to 74 years 14.4%
75 to 84 years 10.2%
85 years and over 0.7%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 68520 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 68520. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 68520

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 68520 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 68520 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 94.8% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 68520 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 68520

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 94.8%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 68520. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 68520. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 68520

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 68520

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 68520, an estimated 26.1% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013. Additionally, 19.8% of homes in the region were built in 2014 or later, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959 in this Lancaster County region.

Age of Housing in 68520

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 19.8%
Built between 2010 and 2013 26.1%
Built between 2000 and 2009 12.5%
Built between 1990 and 1999 12.1%
Built between 1980 and 1989 4.5%
Built between 1970 and 1979 14.5%
Built between 1960 and 1969 7.7%
Built between 1950 and 1959 0.0%
Built between 1940 and 1949 1.6%
Built in 1939 or earlier 1.1%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 68520. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 68520

In 68520, 68.7% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 24.8 minutes. Approximately 34.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 68520 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 15.8% work in finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing. On the lower end of the scale, just 2.0% of 68520 workers 16 years and over work in wholesale trade.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 68520. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 68520

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 4.4%
Construction 2.6%
Manufacturing 3.4%
Wholesale trade 2.0%
Retail trade 8.2%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 7.0%
Information 4.1%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 15.8%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 7.8%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 34.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 3.8%
Other services, except public administration 3.3%
Public administration 2.7%

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 68520 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 68520, debt collection have received the most complaints in 68520 in the past 12 months. Credit card or prepaid card received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Lancaster County region was attempts to collect debt not owed.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 68520. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 68520

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Debt collection 3
Credit card or prepaid card 1
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 68520

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Attempts to collect debt not owed 2
Advertising and marketing, including promotional offers 1
Written notification about debt 1
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 68520. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Utilities in ZIP Code 68520 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 68520 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.29 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 28.4% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 19.73% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 68520. This visualizes electricity rates in 68520 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 68520

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 68520 9.57¢/kWh 10.91¢/kWh 7.12¢/kWh
Nebraska 10.89¢/kWh 8.44¢/kWh 7.37¢/kWh
United States 16.44¢/kWh 13.09¢/kWh 8.23¢/kWh

Solar Power in 68520

Month ZIP Code 68520 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 4.16 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.68 3 6.31
Mar 5.3 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.42 5.13 7.3
May 5.86 5.17 7.13
Jun 6.13 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.27 6.22 6.51
Aug 6.22 6.08 6.65
Sep 6.06 5.15 7.02
Oct 5.33 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.41 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.64 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 68520. This visualizes solar power levels in 68520 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.