ZIP code
68520
in Lincoln, NebraskaPopulation 2,762
68.17/ 100
Ranked #982 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 3.1%)
Ranked #9 of 566 Nebraska ZIPs (top 1.6%)
Ranked #2 of 46 Lincoln, NE ZIPs (top 4.4%)
Ranks are modeled estimates — ZIPs a few hundred places apart are effectively tied.
What defines this ZIP
Metrics where this ZIP sits in the tails of the national distribution — the ones that most set it apart. Select any tile for its definition and methodology.
Housing insecurity
4.7%
in the bottom 0.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST1stUS1stDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who experienced housing insecurity in the past 12 months.
Full methodology ›Lack of transportation
3.6%
in the bottom 0.6% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST1stUS1stDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who lacked reliable transportation in the past 12 months.
Full methodology ›Short sleep
24.6%
in the bottom 0.3% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST1stUS1stDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who usually sleep less than seven hours in a 24-hour period.
Full methodology ›Loneliness
25.6%
in the bottom 0.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST2ndUS1stDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who report feeling lonely.
Full methodology ›Food insecurity
5.7%
in the bottom 1.0% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST1stUS1stDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who experienced food insecurity in the past 12 months.
Full methodology ›Utility shut-off threat
3.3%
in the bottom 1.1% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST1stUS1stDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults whose household was threatened with a utility shut-off in the past 12 months.
Full methodology ›Cognitive disability
8.0%
in the bottom 0.7% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST1stUS1stDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with serious difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions.
Full methodology ›Colon-cancer screening
74.6%
in the top 3.7% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST99thUS96thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults aged 45–75 who are up to date on colorectal-cancer screening.
Full methodology ›Fair or poor health
12.3%
in the bottom 4.0% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST4thUS4thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who rate their own general health as fair or poor.
Full methodology ›Radon
3.1 pCi/L
in the top 9.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST36thUS91stDefinition & source ›
The modeled typical indoor radon level for this area, in picocuries per liter — the EPA recommends fixing a home at 4 pCi/L or above.
Modeled from indoor-radon measurements. In Alaska and Hawaii, where those measurements are not published, a US Geological Survey geologic radon-potential category stands in — a coarser input, disclosed rather than hidden.
Full methodology ›The read
In overall standing, ZIP 68520, one of several in Lincoln, Nebraska comes out in the top 3.1% healthiest ZIPs nationally (982nd) and the top 1.6% of Nebraska (9th).
The profile opens balanced, with readings on either hand: modeled housing insecurity sits in the bottom 0.4% nationally, transportation settles in the bottom 0.6% nationally, and short sleep registers in the bottom 0.3% nationally. Modeled loneliness stands in the bottom 0.8% nationally, food insecurity lands in the bottom 1.0% nationally, and utility shutoff is in the bottom 1.1% nationally. Modeled cognitive disability resides in the bottom 0.7% nationally, and colon screening rests in the top 3.7% nationally. Modeled fair or poor health lies in the bottom 4.0% nationally. By contrast, modeled radon sits in the top 9.4% nationally.
Relative to the ZIPs around it, park land runs far lower than the surrounding ZIPs on this measure. In plain terms, radon is a radioactive soil gas the EPA identifies as the top cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers. The nearest healthier ZIP overall is ZIP 68526, just across the boundary.
What’s driving this score
Nine domains make up the ZipVitals Score — here is how this ZIP does on each, and how much each one counts. Compare it against the US, this state and the Lincoln, NE metro area.
Compared with the ZIP codes measured across all nine scoring domains — not with all US ZIP codes.
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 71%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 94%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 98%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 98%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 99%
8%
Disability
healthier than 90%
7%
About typical
Healthcare Access
healthier than 56%
5%
Holding it back
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 31%
14%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 38%
5%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 67%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 95%
16%
Preventive Care
in the top 0.00%
13%
Risk Behavior
in the top 0.00%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 99%
8%
Disability
healthier than 90%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 85%
5%
About typical
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 59%
14%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 49%
5%
Nothing measured is holding this score back.
Lifting this score
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 82%
16%
Preventive Care
in the top 0.00%
13%
Risk Behavior
in the top 0.00%
11%
Mental Health
in the top 0.00%
8%
Disability
healthier than 64%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 69%
5%
About typical
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 53%
14%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 47%
5%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 4%
21%
“Share” is how much of this ZIP’s score the domain accounts for. Percentages are rounded; higher is healthier in every domain. How the score works, and who it compares you with ›
Nearby & similar ZIPs
Editorially selected — see how this ZIP compares to nearby and similar places.
Nearby
68347
Nebraskashares a border
Score 58.35
Closest healthier
68526
Nebraskashares a border
Score 69.28
Similar health profile
07762
New Jersey100% similar profile
Score 70.90
How these were chosen: only ZIPs with a published Score appear — a nearby ZIP with too little data to score won’t. Nearby means closest by distance between ZIP boundaries, which can cross state lines. A similar health profile is a close match across the nine Score domains, not similar demographics. Distances are measured between ZIP boundaries — ZIPs that touch share a border. How distance is measured
Evidence
Every measure this page draws on, by source. Collapsed by default — the full data stays in the page for search engines either way.
Health OutcomesCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Arthritis among adults | 29.8% | 27.1–32.2 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 36.4% | 33.5–38.9 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 12.7% | 11.6–13.8 |
| Current asthma among adults | 8.5% | 7.5–9.4 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 7.2% | 6.2–8.2 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 5.5% | 4.4–6.8 |
| Depression among adults | 17.4% | 15.4–19.3 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 10.7% | 9.3–12.2 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 37.6% | 34.8–40.0 |
| Obesity among adults | 31.0% | 27.8–34.2 |
| Stroke among adults | 3.3% | 2.8–3.9 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 5.4% | 4.4–6.6 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 5.3% | 4.2–6.8 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 84.2% | 82.0–86.0 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 81.8% | 79.8–83.6 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 90.5% | 89.1–91.7 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 74.6% | 71.2–77.9 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 77.6% | 75.4–79.8 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 81.1% | 76.2–85.5 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 16.9% | 15.1–18.6 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 8.1% | 6.4–10.2 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 17.3% | 14.4–20.5 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 24.6% | 21.7–27.9 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 12.3% | 10.1–14.8 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 10.3% | 9.0–11.6 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 9.7% | 8.3–11.2 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 8.0% | 6.7–9.4 |
| Any disability among adults | 24.1% | 21.0–27.4 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 8.7% | 7.6–9.8 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 5.3% | 4.3–6.4 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 11.3% | 9.2–13.6 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 2.5% | 2.1–3.0 |
| Vision disability among adults | 3.2% | 2.6–3.8 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 16.4% | 13.9–19.1 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 5.7% | 4.3–7.4 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 3.8% | 2.7–5.1 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 4.7% | 3.7–5.8 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 3.6% | 2.9–4.3 |
| Loneliness among adults | 25.6% | 22.3–28.9 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 3.3% | 2.6–4.0 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | NE median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 6.4% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 8.0% (2.6–16.7%) n=578 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 0.0% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 8.4% (1.6–20.4%) n=579 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 5.2% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 5.2% (1.5–11.9%) n=578 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 51.6% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 24.4% (12.1–39.7%) n=578 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 0.7% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 1.4% (0.0–5.8%) n=579 |
| Households without a vehicle | 4.2% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 2.1% (0.0–7.6%) n=578 |
| Broadband subscription | 90.7% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 87.6% (75.9–96.3%) n=578 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 32.1% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 18.5% (7.6–30.4%) n=578 |
| Homeownership rate | 73.1% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 80.5% (61.0–93.2%) n=578 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 0.0% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 0.7% (0.0–4.6%) n=578 |
| Foreign-born population | 3.1% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 1.1% (0.0–8.3%) n=579 |
| Single-parent households | 78.0% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 57.2% (42.6–77.1%) n=577 |
| Population 65+ | 28.3% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 21.2% (11.4–34.7%) n=579 |
| Median age | 56.0 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 42.3 yr (33.0–56.3) n=577 |
| Median household income | $94,244 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $73,386 ($53,469–$103,625) n=556 |
| Median home value | $511,500 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $168,400 ($90,000–$306,740) n=533 |
| Median gross rent | $1,640 | $1,021 ($677–$1,912) n=25,670 | $850 ($610–$1,250) n=442 |
Life expectancyNCHS / RWJF USALEEP · model-based
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | NE median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth | 84.3 yr ± 2.77 | 78.9 yr (74.7–82.8) n=31,308 | 80.1 yr (77.4–83.0) n=553 |
About the ± — it’s this estimate’s give-or-take (statisticians call it the standard error). The true life expectancy for this ZIP most likely falls within 2.77 years of 84.3, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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