ZIP Code 68583 in Lincoln, NE

Data Last Updated: January 1, 2026
City:Lincoln, Nebraska
Names to Avoid:
Univ Of Ne E Campus
County:Lancaster County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:1:23:42 AM
Population:No Population Data
Area Codes:402 / 531
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:40.8319, -96.6633
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68583 Lincoln, NE - University of Nebraska East Campus

ZIP Code 68583, Lincoln

University No Census Data
LocationLancaster County, NE
Area0.4 sq mi
PO Boxes0 No PO Boxes
Also Known AsUniv Of Ne E Campus (added Aug 2012)
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Key Facts
  • This ZIP code was classified as a PO Box ZIP but operates primarily as a campus mail distribution point with no public PO Boxes available
  • The campus covers 0.4 square miles and includes 164 business delivery points for university departments and facilities
  • USPS recognized "Univ of NE E Campus" as an alias in August 2012, though mail must still be addressed to Lincoln
  • Street delivery uses a single city carrier route, with E Campus Loop forming the main circulation road around the grounds
  • There's no residential population counted in this ZIP because students and employees live in surrounding Lincoln neighborhoods served by other ZIP codes

Campus Overview

ZIP code 68583 serves the University of Nebraska East Campus in Lincoln. This 0.4 square mile area houses the university's agricultural and biological sciences programs. The alias "Univ of NE E Campus" was recognized by USPS in August 2012, though it isn't valid for mailing addresses.

How Mail Works on East Campus

There are no public PO Boxes at this location. Instead, mail goes to 164 business delivery points across campus buildings and departments. Street delivery follows a single city carrier route serving 38 distinct address ranges. The campus doesn't have its own residential population counted in Census data because students and staff live in surrounding Lincoln neighborhoods.

Street Names and Campus Layout

Street names reflect the campus layout. E Campus Loop North and South circle the grounds, while E Campus Mall runs through the center. Numbered streets (N 33rd through N 43rd) mark the western boundary. Arbor Drive references Nebraska's tree-planting heritage and the university's roots in agricultural education. Fair Street and Merrill Street connect to the surrounding East Campus neighborhood.

Mailing to East Campus

For mailing purposes, use Lincoln, NE 68583. The East Campus post office handles departmental mail and packages for faculty, staff, and graduate students. Most personal mail for students goes to their off-campus residential addresses in other Lincoln ZIP codes.

Street Name Patterns

Campus Loop Numbered Grid Agricultural Reference

Street names show campus structure: E Campus Loop circles the grounds, numbered streets mark boundaries, and Arbor Drive connects to Nebraska's agricultural heritage.

Nearby Areas

East Campus University Place Clinton Culler Hartley

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 68583 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 4 business establishments, employing about 15 people with an annual payroll of $667,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:164Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:4Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$139,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$667,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:15Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 68583 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 68583. 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


68588 | | 68544

Schools in ZIP Code 68583


We could not locate which school district 68583 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.

Huntington Elementary School 2900 N 46th St
Lincoln, NE 68504
District: Lincoln Public SchoolsNearby
Riley Elementary School 5021 Orchard St
Lincoln, NE 68504
District: Lincoln Public SchoolsNearby
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
Culler Middle School 5201 Vine St
Lincoln, NE 68504
District: Lincoln Public SchoolsNearby
Trinity Lutheran Church & School 1200 N 56th St
Lincoln, NE 68504
District: Private SchoolNearby
Trinity Lutheran School 1200 N 56th St
Lincoln, NE 68504
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 68583


University Of Nebraska-Central Administration System Office 3835 Holdrege St
Lincoln, NE 68583-0743
Type: Post Secondary
Nebraska Wesleyan University 5000 St Paul Ave
Lincoln, NE 68504-2794
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Nebraska-Lincoln 1400 R Street
Lincoln, NE 68588-0419
Type: Post Secondary
Joseph's College Cosmetology 6810 P Street #200
Lincoln, NE 68505
Type: Post Secondary
Southeast Community College Area 301 South 68th Street Place
Lincoln, NE 68510-2449
Type: Post Secondary
Bryan College Of Health Sciences 1535 S 52nd St
Lincoln, NE 68506
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.

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  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