Gretna, NE · standard

ZIP Code 68028

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

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 10, 2026

10,839
65/sq mi: $143,604
Median income: $407,400
Median home value: 52.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Gretna pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 5%
household income, US ZIPs: Top 20%
home value, US ZIPs: 65
people per sq mi: 84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68028 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 68028 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 166.5 square miles in Gretna, Sarpy County, Nebraska. The area is home to 10,839 residents, producing a population density of 65 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 68028 against Nebraska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 68028 sits at $143,604 (87% above the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $53,935. The poverty rate stands at 2.6% and the unemployment rate at 1.4%. On housing, the median home value is $407,400 (118% above the state average) with median rent at $1,546 per month, and 83.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 68028 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 52.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.5, 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 68028 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 68028

Construction

102
Retail trade

95
Professional, scientific, and technical services

53
Health care and social assistance

51
Other services (except public administration)

47

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 68028, Gretna, NE · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-10 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

10,839

Population

166.5

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68028?

35.5

Median Age

51.7%

Male

48.3%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 92.1%

African American 0.4%

Asian 0.1%

American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%

Two or More Ethnicities 6.3%

Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

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?

$143,604

Median Household Income

+87% vs state

$53,935

Per Capita Income

2.6%

Poverty Rate

1.4%

Unemployment Rate

21.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 68028 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$143,604 Top 5% higher than 95% of 30,318 US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 69.4%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 52.9%

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

What does housing look like?

5,830

Total Housing Units

5,750

Occupied Units

Vacant Units

3.04

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.5%

Renter 16.5%

$407,400

Median Home Value

+118% vs state

$1,546

Median Rent

2005

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)

217

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+117%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 68028 have increased 0.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +117% cumulative appreciation.

Year	Annual Change	HPI Index
2020	+2.2%	158
2021	+9.6%	173
2022	+14.4%	198
2023	+9.1%	216
2024	+0.4%	217

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 560 business establishments in ZIP 68028, employing approximately 5,503 people with a combined annual payroll of $260,456,000.

560

Businesses

5,503

Employees

$260.5M

Annual Payroll

Industry Sectors

Industry	Establishments	% of Total
Construction	102	18.2%
Retail trade	95	17.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services	53	9.5%
Health care and social assistance	51	9.1%
Other services (except public administration)	47	8.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services	45	8.0%
Accommodation and food services	42	7.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing	31	5.5%
Transportation and warehousing	25	4.5%
Finance and insurance	25	4.5%
Wholesale trade	15	2.7%
Manufacturing	9	1.6%
Educational services	6	1.1%
Information	5	0.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation	4	0.7%

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 68028 vs 68058 →

68135

25,875
68137

24,921
68130

17,972
68136

13,829
68138

12,013
68028

10,839
68003

4,284
68059

3,158
68069

2,558

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 68028 ranks #6 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

68135

$143,676
68028

$143,604
68058

$138,281
68130

$133,570
68136

$133,472
68069

$111,974
68037

$107,839
68059

$98,238
68003

$95,709

What this shows By household income, ZIP 68028 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

ZIP Code	City	Population	Distance
68058	South Bend, NE	252	6.8 mi
68136	Omaha, NE	13,829	5.8 mi
68059	Springfield, NE	3,158	6.0 mi
68003	Ashland, NE	4,284	6.8 mi
68135	Omaha, NE	25,875	7.7 mi
68138	Omaha, NE	12,013	7.3 mi
68069	Waterloo, NE	2,558	9.9 mi
68130	Omaha, NE	17,972	9.5 mi
68137	Omaha, NE	24,921	10.1 mi
68037	Louisville, NE	2,286	10.9 mi

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Sarpy County Gretna, NE Nebraska

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 68028 in? ▼

ZIP code 68028 (Gretna) 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 68028? ▼

ZIP code 68028 in Gretna, NE has a population of 10,839 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in ZIP 68028? ▼

The median household income in ZIP 68028 is $143,604, which is 88% above the national average of $76,288.

What is the average home value in ZIP 68028? ▼

The median home value in ZIP 68028 is $407,400, which is 46% above the national average of $278,155.

What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68028? ▼

The largest racial group in ZIP 68028 is White at 92.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.

How many businesses are in ZIP code 68028? ▼

ZIP code 68028 has 560 business establishments employing approximately 5,503 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

What are the main industries in ZIP code 68028? ▼

The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68028 are: Construction (102), Retail trade (95), Professional, scientific, and technical services (53). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.

How have home values changed in ZIP code 68028? ▼

According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 68028 increased by 0.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 117%. 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 68028? ▼

In ZIP code 68028, 69.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 52.9% 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 68028? ▼

The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 68028 is 21.2 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 68028? ▼

In ZIP code 68028, approximately 83.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68028? ▼

The poverty rate in ZIP code 68028 is 2.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.