Nebraska Zip Codes and Metro Areas
Nebraska is home to 1,965,926 residents across 243 zip codes with at least 1,000 people and 12 metro and micro areas. The capital is Lincoln, and the state is part of the West North Central division of the Midwest. The median age is 37.1, with 24.7% of residents under 18 and 16.4% aged 65 and older.
Population
1,965,926
Median age
37.1
Housing units
855,631
Zip codes
243
with 1,000+ residents
Metro and micro areas
12
Age 65 and older
16.4%
Look Up a Zip Code in Nebraska
Search 243 Nebraska zip codes by number or town name, or browse by county. Each result shows population, income, housing costs, education, and age data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Largest Zip Codes in Nebraska
The 25 most populous zip codes in Nebraska. Select a zip code to see its full profile, or a column heading to sort.
| Zip | Town | County | Population | Median income | Home value | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68516 | Lincoln | Lancaster County | 47,389 | $100,093 | $354,000 | 37.8 |
| 68521 | Lincoln | Lancaster County | 38,386 | $66,902 | $252,800 | 31.4 |
| 68104 | Omaha | Douglas County | 37,003 | $57,488 | $168,100 | 35.2 |
| 68116 | Omaha | Douglas County | 34,209 | $119,182 | $342,200 | 35.2 |
| 68046 | Papillion | Sarpy County | 34,110 | $113,708 | $360,000 | 37.8 |
| 68123 | Bellevue | Sarpy County | 34,098 | $96,188 | $290,800 | 31.8 |
| 68022 | Elkhorn | Douglas County | 33,702 | $139,713 | $462,800 | 36.0 |
| 68025 | Fremont | Dodge County | 31,201 | $69,467 | $222,000 | 38.9 |
| 68701 | Norfolk | Madison County | 31,172 | $64,862 | $214,500 | 37.8 |
| 68107 | Omaha | Douglas County | 30,993 | $59,988 | $154,200 | 29.3 |
| 68601 | Columbus | Platte County | 30,619 | $70,697 | $221,900 | 38.8 |
| 68801 | Grand Island | Hall County | 30,305 | $63,214 | $203,500 | 32.7 |
| 68134 | Omaha | Douglas County | 30,231 | $67,353 | $222,000 | 35.7 |
| 68135 | Omaha | Douglas County | 30,009 | $139,563 | $350,200 | 36.9 |
| 68164 | Omaha | Douglas County | 28,764 | $88,688 | $255,900 | 36.8 |
| 68506 | Lincoln | Lancaster County | 27,909 | $70,501 | $258,600 | 40.7 |
| 69101 | North Platte | Lincoln County | 27,572 | $61,833 | $188,700 | 42.5 |
| 68901 | Hastings | Adams County | 26,208 | $63,547 | $190,100 | 38.1 |
| 68803 | Grand Island | Hall County | 25,620 | $70,040 | $244,200 | 41.0 |
| 68502 | Lincoln | Lancaster County | 25,571 | $65,825 | $227,300 | 37.0 |
| 68144 | Omaha | Douglas County | 25,468 | $81,887 | $269,600 | 40.0 |
| 68111 | Omaha | Douglas County | 25,118 | $41,010 | $116,400 | 28.1 |
| 68137 | Omaha | Douglas County | 24,294 | $82,256 | $252,200 | 39.5 |
| 68154 | Omaha | Douglas County | 23,232 | $82,509 | $326,100 | 39.5 |
| 68105 | Omaha | Douglas County | 21,933 | $53,253 | $208,800 | 31.7 |
Highest-Income Zip Codes in Nebraska
Lincoln (68532) has the highest median household income in Nebraska at $170,000. The typical Nebraska zip code has a median of $71,058.
Metro and Micro Areas in Nebraska
Select an area to see its zip codes, income by zip code, and demographics.
| Area | Type | Population | Median income | Median age | Zip codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE-IA | Metro | 972,840 | $83,023 | 36.5 | 74 |
| Lincoln, NE | Metro | 341,309 | $73,095 | 34.4 | 31 |
| Grand Island, NE | Metro | 76,619 | $67,397 | 37 | 9 |
| Kearney, NE | Micro | 57,020 | $75,141 | 35.5 | 10 |
| Norfolk, NE | Micro | 48,682 | $66,629 | 38.2 | 9 |
| Columbus, NE | Micro | 44,899 | $75,501 | 37.5 | 5 |
| Hastings, NE | Micro | 40,503 | $67,077 | 39.4 | 7 |
| Fremont, NE | Micro | 37,146 | $71,294 | 38.9 | 5 |
| Scottsbluff, NE | Micro | 36,594 | $61,156 | 40.1 | 5 |
| North Platte, NE | Micro | 34,934 | $64,652 | 42.4 | 3 |
| Lexington, NE | Micro | 25,949 | $66,023 | 36.8 | 5 |
| Beatrice, NE | Micro | 21,646 | $64,426 | 42.8 | 4 |
Age of Nebraska Residents
The largest age group in Nebraska is 35-44, with 255,203 residents. Groups are not equal widths.
Population by Race and Ethnicity
White residents make up the largest share of Nebraska at 79.9%, followed by multiracial residents at 7.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents, who can be of any race, make up 12.3% of the population.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race.