ZIP Code 68542 in Lincoln, NE

Data Last Updated: March 1, 2026
City:Lincoln, Nebraska
County:Lancaster County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:8:51:11 AM
Population:No Population Data
Area Code:402
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:40.8002, -96.6667
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68542 - Lincoln, NE

ZIP Code 68542, Lincoln

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationLancaster County, NE
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points506 (306 businesses)
PO Boxes200
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 68502
Key Facts
  • This is a PO Box-only ZIP code located within Lincoln, serving the Indian Village neighborhood.
  • The post office maintains 200 PO Boxes for customers who prefer box service over street delivery.
  • Street delivery for this area is handled by ZIP code 68502, so residents have both options available.
  • 306 businesses use this facility, with one named building (Amazon Returns) in the postal records.
  • Calvert St is the only street address associated with this ZIP, containing 66 delivery records.

Postal Services

The ZIP's single street address, Calvert St, contains 66 delivery records alongside 306 business entries. One named building appears in the records: an Amazon Returns facility. Despite the P classification, residents in this area aren't limited to PO Box service. Street delivery operates normally through the neighboring ZIP, making this a convenience option rather than a necessity.

Street Name Patterns

Single Street Facility

This ZIP contains only Calvert St, indicating a focused postal facility rather than a residential delivery zone.

Nearby Areas

Indian Village Irvingdale South Salt Creek Country Club Yankee Hill

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 68542 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 13 business establishments, employing about 103 people with an annual payroll of $6,598,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:517Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:13Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$1,656,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$6,598,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:103Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 68542 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 302,157 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 68542. 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:302,157Source: 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


68544 | | 68532

Schools in ZIP Code 68542


We could not locate which school district 68542 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.

Randolph Elementary School 1024 S 37th St
Lincoln, NE 68510
District: Lincoln Public SchoolsNearby
High School Student Support Program 1801 South 40th Street
Lincoln, NE 68506
District: Lincoln Public SchoolsNearby
Nuernberger Education Center 1801 S 40th St
Lincoln, NE 68506
District: Lincoln Public SchoolsNearby
Middle School Student Support Program 1801 South 40th Street
Lincoln, NE 68506
District: Lincoln Public SchoolsNearby
Science Focus Program 1222 S 27th St
Lincoln, NE 68502
District: Lincoln Public SchoolsNearby
St Teresa Elementary School 616 S 36th St
Lincoln, NE 68510
District: Private SchoolNearby
Christ Elementary School 4325 Sumner St
Lincoln, NE 68506
District: Private SchoolNearby
Pius X High School 6000 A St
Lincoln, NE 68510
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 68542


Bryan College Of Health Sciences 1535 S 52nd St
Lincoln, NE 68506
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Nebraska-Central Administration System Office 3835 Holdrege St
Lincoln, NE 68583-0743
Type: Post Secondary
Union Adventist University 3800 S 48th Street
Lincoln, NE 68506
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Nebraska-Lincoln 1400 R Street
Lincoln, NE 68588-0419
Type: Post Secondary
Southeast Community College Area 301 South 68th Street Place
Lincoln, NE 68510-2449
Type: Post Secondary
College Of Hair Design-Downtown 304 S Eleventh St
Lincoln, NE 68508-2199
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 March 1, 2026.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 3/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 3/1/2026], 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: 3/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov