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Bellevue, NE · standard

ZIP Code 68005

Sarpy County, Nebraska — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

22,132
476/sq mi
$66,551
Median income
$205,900
Median home value
29.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bellevue pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

41th pct
household income, US ZIPs
45th pct
home value, US ZIPs
476
people per sq mi
56%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68005 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 68005 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 46.5 square miles in Bellevue, Sarpy County, Nebraska. The area is home to 22,132 residents, producing a population density of 476 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 68005 against Nebraska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 68005 sits at $66,551 (13% below the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $36,790. The poverty rate stands at 11.8% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. On housing, the median home value is $205,900 (10% above the state average) with median rent at $1,105 per month, and 56.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 68005 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Sarpy County, so you can benchmark 68005 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 68005

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68005.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 68005, Bellevue, NE · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

22,132

Population

46.5

Area (sq mi)

476

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68005?

36.0

Median Age

47.5%

Male

52.5%

Female

8.1%

Foreign-Born

White 73.3%
African American 8.1%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$66,551

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$36,790

Per Capita Income

11.8%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

21.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 68005 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$66,551 41st percentile higher than 41% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

9,753

Total Housing Units

8,965

Occupied Units

788

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 56.2%
Renter 43.8%

$205,900

Median Home Value

+10% vs state

$1,105

Median Rent

1972

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-0.4%

YoY Change (2024)

221

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+121%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 68005 have decreased 0.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +121% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.7% 158
2021 +9.7% 173
2022 +16.8% 202
2023 +9.8% 222
2024 -0.4% 221

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 470 business establishments in ZIP 68005, employing approximately 8,322 people with a combined annual payroll of $438,345,000.

470

Businesses

8,322

Employees

$438.3M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 75 16.0%
Other services (except public administration) 61 13.0%
Accommodation and food services 58 12.3%
Construction 54 11.5%
Retail trade 51 10.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 46 9.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 25 5.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 23 4.9%
Finance and insurance 19 4.0%
Transportation and warehousing 14 3.0%
Manufacturing 12 2.5%
Information 9 1.9%
Wholesale trade 8 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 1.7%
Educational services 7 1.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 68005 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 68005 ranks #5 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 68005 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 68005 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
68113 Offutt Afb, NE 994 2.0 mi
68123 Bellevue, NE 27,926 3.9 mi
68147 Bellevue, NE 10,351 4.1 mi
51501 Council Bluffs, IA 35,406 6.0 mi
68107 Omaha, NE 29,491 5.5 mi
68108 Omaha, NE 14,664 6.9 mi
68133 Papillion, NE 9,703 5.9 mi
68157 Omaha, NE 5,213 6.0 mi
68102 Omaha, NE 6,102 8.6 mi
68105 Omaha, NE 23,842 7.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Sarpy County

68123 standard
Bellevue, NE
Pop: 27,926
68046 standard
Papillion, NE
Pop: 25,191
68128 standard
La Vista, NE
Pop: 17,784
68136 standard
Omaha, NE
Pop: 13,829
68138 standard
Omaha, NE
Pop: 12,013
68028 standard
Gretna, NE
Pop: 10,839

Related Areas

Sarpy County Bellevue, NE Nebraska

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 68005 in? ▼
ZIP code 68005 (Bellevue) is located in Sarpy County, Nebraska. Sarpy County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/sarpy-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68005? ▼
ZIP code 68005 in Bellevue, NE has a population of 22,132 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68005? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 68005 is $66,551, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68005? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 68005 is $205,900, which is 26% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68005? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 68005 is White at 73.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68005? ▼
ZIP code 68005 has 470 business establishments employing approximately 8,322 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68005? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68005 are: Health care and social assistance (75), Other services (except public administration) (61), Accommodation and food services (58). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 68005? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 68005 decreased by 0.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 121%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68005? ▼
In ZIP code 68005, 55.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 68005? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 68005 is 21.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 68005? ▼
In ZIP code 68005, approximately 56.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68005? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68005 is 11.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Bellevue, NE

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
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Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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