Zip Code 68521 — Lincoln, NE
68521 is a ZIP Code associated with Lincoln, NE, located within Lancaster. 68521 ranks #2 out of 37 ZIP codes in Lancaster County by population (and #2 out of 586 in NE). The area supports an estimated population of 37,050 residents across Data Pending housing units, with a population density of 1,085.8 people per square mile.
WorldPlaceData database updated: October 2026
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| Data Metric | Local Statistic |
|---|
| Postal / Zip Code | 68521 |
| Primary City | Lincoln |
| State / Province | NE |
| County | Lancaster |
| Total Population | 37,050 |
| Median Household Income | Data Pending |
| Total Housing Units | Data Pending |
| Population Density | 1,085.8 people/sq mi |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
How 68521 Compares
| Metric | ZIP 68521 | Lancaster County | NE State Average |
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| Population | 37,050 | 325,418 (Total) | 1,979,558 (Total) |
| Average ZIP Income | Data Pending | N/A | N/A |
| Population Density | 1,085.8 /sq mi | -- | -- |
| County Pop Rank | #2 of 37 | -- | -- |
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