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 High-density area
- $66,551
- Median income Near-median income area
- $205,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 29.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bellevue pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 41st 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 a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bellevue, Sarpy County, Nebraska, with 22,132 residents across 46.5 square miles, a density of 476 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 68005 reports a modest median household income of $66,551 (13% below the average Nebraska ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,790. The poverty rate is 11.8%, with unemployment at 3.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $205,900 (10% above the average Nebraska ZIP) and median rent is $1,105; 56.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sarpy County, so 68005 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 68005
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bellevue, NE
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68005.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
75 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
61 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
58 establishments
- Construction
Construction
54 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
51 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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
Who lives in ZIP 68005?
36.0
Median Age
47.5%
Male
52.5%
Female
8.1%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$36,790
Per Capita Income
11.8%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
21.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 68005 ranks among Nebraska ZIPs
Bellevue, NE household income vs. every Nebraska ZIP code
Median household income among 556 reporting Nebraska ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$66,551 35th percentile higher than 35% of 556 Nebraska ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
9,753housing units
9,753
Total Housing Units
8,965
Occupied Units
788
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$205,900
Median Home Value
+10% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 68005 vs 68113 →
ZIP 68005 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 51501
Council Bluffs (51501)
35,406 residents
- 68107
Omaha (68107)
29,491 residents
- 68123
Bellevue (68123)
27,926 residents
- 68105
Omaha (68105)
23,842 residents
- 68005
Bellevue (68005)
22,132 residents
- 68108
Omaha (68108)
14,664 residents
- 68147 10,351
Bellevue (68147)
10,351 residents
- 68133 9,703
Papillion (68133)
9,703 residents
- 68102 6,102
Omaha (68102)
6,102 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 68005 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 68005 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 68133
Papillion (68133)
$134,426 median income
- 68157
Omaha (68157)
$98,015 median income
- 68123
Bellevue (68123)
$93,188 median income
- 68147
Bellevue (68147)
$90,255 median income
- 68005
Bellevue (68005)
$66,551 median income
- 68102
Omaha (68102)
$64,111 median income
- 68107
Omaha (68107)
$62,560 median income
- 68113
Offutt Afb (68113)
$62,409 median income
- 51501
Council Bluffs (51501)
$59,843 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 68005, both outside NE so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (22,132 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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