Gretna, NE · standard
ZIP Code 68028
Sarpy County, Nebraska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,839
- 65/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $143,604
- Median income Above-median income area
- $407,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 52.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Gretna, Sarpy County, Nebraska, home to 10,839 residents across 166.5 square miles, a density of 65 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 68028 skews affluent, with a median household income of $143,604 (87% above the average Nebraska ZIP), while per-capita income is $53,935. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 2.6% and unemployment is 1.4%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $407,400 (118% above the average Nebraska ZIP), while 83.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,546.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 52.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.5, 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 68028 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 68028
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gretna, NE
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68028.
- Construction
Construction
102 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
95 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
53 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
51 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
47 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 68028, Gretna, 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
10,839
Population
166.5
Area (sq mi)
65
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 68028?
35.5
Median Age
51.7%
Male
48.3%
Female
0.8%
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?
$143,604
Median Household Income
+87% vs state ZIP avg
$53,935
Per Capita Income
2.6%
Poverty Rate
1.4%
Unemployment Rate
21.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 68028 ranks among Nebraska ZIPs
Gretna, 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)
$143,604 Top 2% higher than 98% 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
5,830housing units
5,830
Total Housing Units
5,750
Occupied Units
80
Vacant Units
3.04
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$407,400
Median Home Value
+118% vs state ZIP avg
$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
15
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
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ZIP 68028 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 68135
Omaha (68135)
25,875 residents
- 68137
Omaha (68137)
24,921 residents
- 68130
Omaha (68130)
17,972 residents
- 68136
Omaha (68136)
13,829 residents
- 68138
Omaha (68138)
12,013 residents
- 68028
Gretna (68028)
10,839 residents
- 68003 4,284
Ashland (68003)
4,284 residents
- 68059 3,158
Springfield (68059)
3,158 residents
- 68069 2,558
Waterloo (68069)
2,558 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 68028 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 68028 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 68135
Omaha (68135)
$143,676 median income
- 68028
Gretna (68028)
$143,604 median income
- 68058
South Bend (68058)
$138,281 median income
- 68130
Omaha (68130)
$133,570 median income
- 68136
Omaha (68136)
$133,472 median income
- 68069
Waterloo (68069)
$111,974 median income
- 68037
Louisville (68037)
$107,839 median income
- 68059
Springfield (68059)
$98,238 median income
- 68003
Ashland (68003)
$95,709 median income
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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 68028, 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 (10,839 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 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.
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