ZIP Code 68521 - Lincoln Nebraska

ZIP Code 68521 is located in Lincoln Nebraska. 68521 is entirely within Lancaster County. Regionally, it is located in the Lincoln-Hastings-Kearny Area.

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ZIP Code 68521 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameLincoln
Primary CountyLancaster County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)38,231
Area Code(s)402 / 531
Current Time
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ZIP Code 68521 Map

68521 Demographics

68521 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Nebraska based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 68521 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 68521 is White. The current unemployment level in 68521 is 2.3%.

Population38,231
Population Growth Rate7.98%
Population Density2,980 People per Square Mile
Total Households12,182
Percentage High Income Households1.0%
Median Houshold Income (2021)$57,270
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020)$56,770
Current Unemployment Rate (February 2024)2.3%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 78.87%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 55.01%

68521 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White29,87578.87%
Black1,9615.18%
Hispanic3,1108.21%
Asian2,6076.88%
Native American3260.86%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

68521 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White2,79260.72%
Black49810.83%
Hispanic99721.68%
Asian2796.07%
Native American280.61%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander40.09%

68521 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College1,69410.08%
Bachelor Degree3,83022.79%
High School Diploma4,16524.78%
No High School Diploma3321.98%
GED or Alternate7234.3%
1 or More Years of College2,57015.29%
Associates Degree2,15612.83%
Masters Degree8855.27%
Professional Degree2231.33%
Doctorate Degree2281.36%

68521 Geography

Coordinates40.86205292,-96.71486664
Adjacent ZIP Codes
Cities/Towns in 68521
RegionLincoln-Hastings-Kearny Area
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreaLincoln, NE
Time ZoneCentral Daylight Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Area13 Square Miles

68521 Politics

US Congressional Districts in 68521
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68521 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 5b: -15F to -10F
Average First Frost DateOctober 1 - 10
Average Last Frost DateApril 21 - 31
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneDfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers
Ecoregion47i - Loess and Glacial Drift Hills

68521 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)12172839506066635341271739
Avg Max Temp (°F)33395163748489867866493762
Avg Precip (In.).63.72.252.914.43.83.863.432.892.11.63.8429.42

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