ZIP Code 68509 in Lincoln, NE

Data Last Updated: January 1, 2026
City:Lincoln, Nebraska
Names to Avoid:
State House
County:Lancaster County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:1:22:58 AM
Population:No Population Data
Area Codes:402 / 531
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:40.8244, -96.6852
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68509 - Lincoln, NE

ZIP Code 68509, Lincoln

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationLancaster County, NE
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points184 (123 businesses)
PO Boxes61
Also Known AsState House
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 68508
Key Facts
  • The post office maintains 61 PO Boxes exclusively for customers who prefer dedicated mailbox service
  • This ZIP code serves 123 businesses in downtown Lincoln's core business district
  • Street delivery for the downtown area is provided through neighboring ZIP code 68508
  • The facility operates as a PO Box-only designation within Lincoln's larger postal network
  • Downtown Lincoln sits at coordinates 40.81°N, 96.70°W in Lancaster County

Mail Service Structure

Residents and businesses in downtown Lincoln receive street delivery through neighboring ZIP code 68508, which provides carrier routes throughout the area. The 68509 designation handles only PO Box rental services. This setup is common in urban cores where the post office offers both street delivery and private box options. The facility serves 123 businesses that prefer the security and convenience of PO Box service over street delivery.

Street Name Patterns

This ZIP code contains no street delivery routes, as it serves exclusively as a PO Box facility for downtown Lincoln customers.

Nearby Areas

Downtown Everett Near South South Salt Creek Hawley

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 68509 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 16 business establishments, employing about 496 people with an annual payroll of $40,379,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:2,565Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:16Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$18,935,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$40,379,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:496Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 68509 is located in Lancaster County, Nebraska, within the Lincoln, NE Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 30700) and Nebraska's 1st Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 341,309 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 68509. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Lincoln, NESource: Census
CBSA Number:30700Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:341,309Source: Census
MSA:Lincoln, NE MSASource: Census
Land Area:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:01Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:8879.02 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:3128000Source: Census
Place Name:Lincoln city; NebraskaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


68510 | | 68508

Schools in ZIP Code 68509


We could not locate which school district 68509 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Clinton Elementary School 1520 N 29th St
Lincoln, NE 68503
District: Lincoln Public SchoolsNearby
Hartley Elementary School 730 N 33rd St
Lincoln, NE 68503
District: Lincoln Public SchoolsNearby
Elliott Elementary School 225 S 25th St
Lincoln, NE 68510
District: Lincoln Public SchoolsNearby
Lincoln High School 2229 J St
Lincoln, NE 68510
District: Lincoln Public SchoolsNearby
Arts & Humanities Focus Prgm 643 S 25th Ste 9
Lincoln, NE 68510
District: Lincoln Public SchoolsNearby
St Teresa Elementary School 616 S 36th St
Lincoln, NE 68510
District: Private SchoolNearby
Trinity Kindergarten Program 1345 S 16th St
Lincoln, NE 68502
District: Private SchoolNearby
Lincoln Lutheran Middle/High School 1100 N 56th St
Lincoln, NE 68504
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 68509


University Of Nebraska-Lincoln 1400 R Street
Lincoln, NE 68588-0419
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Nebraska-Central Administration System Office 3835 Holdrege St
Lincoln, NE 68583-0743
Type: Post Secondary
College Of Hair Design-Downtown 304 S Eleventh St
Lincoln, NE 68508-2199
Type: Post Secondary
Nebraska Wesleyan University 5000 St Paul Ave
Lincoln, NE 68504-2794
Type: Post Secondary
Bryan College Of Health Sciences 1535 S 52nd St
Lincoln, NE 68506
Type: Post Secondary
Southeast Community College Area 301 South 68th Street Place
Lincoln, NE 68510-2449
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on January 1, 2026.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 1/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 1/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 1/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov