PlainZIP

Papillion, NE · standard

ZIP Code 68046

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

25,191
359/sq mi
$116,907
Median income
$360,000
Median home value
52.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Papillion pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 11%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 25%
home value, US ZIPs
359
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68046 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 68046 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Papillion, Sarpy County, Nebraska, with 25,191 residents across 70.1 square miles, a density of 359 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 68046 skews affluent, with a median household income of $116,907 (53% above the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $55,495. Local economic indicators show a 5.1% poverty rate alongside 2.2% unemployment. Housing costs here run $360,000 for a typical home value (93% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,298 a month; 76.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 52.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.4, and the average commute is 23 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Sarpy County, letting you compare 68046 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 68046

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Papillion, NE

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68046.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 68046, Papillion, 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

25,191

Population

70.1

Area (sq mi)

359

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68046?

38.4

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

4.8%

Foreign-Born

White 83.1%
African American 4.3%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%

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?

$116,907

Median Household Income

+53% vs state

$55,495

Per Capita Income

5.1%

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Unemployment Rate

23.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 68046 ranks nationally

Papillion, NE household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$116,907 Top 11% higher than 89% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 66.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 52.3%

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

What does housing look like?

13,270

Total Housing Units

12,833

Occupied Units

437

Vacant Units

2.71

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.4%
Renter 23.6%

$360,000

Median Home Value

+93% vs state

$1,298

Median Rent

1998

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

+4.0%

YoY Change (2024)

221

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+121%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 68046 have increased 4.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +121% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.6% 156
2021 +11.0% 173
2022 +12.3% 194
2023 +9.1% 212
2024 +4.0% 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 738 business establishments in ZIP 68046, employing approximately 9,165 people with a combined annual payroll of $371,395,000.

738

Businesses

9,165

Employees

$371.4M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 123 16.7%
Construction 111 15.0%
Retail trade 83 11.3%
Other services (except public administration) 80 10.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 66 8.9%
Finance and insurance 56 7.6%
Accommodation and food services 54 7.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 49 6.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 37 5.0%
Transportation and warehousing 22 3.0%
Wholesale trade 15 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 14 1.9%
Information 9 1.2%
Educational services 8 1.1%
Manufacturing 6 0.8%

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 68046 vs 68128 →

ZIP 68046 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 68046 ranks #2 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 68046 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 68046 ranks #3 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
68128 La Vista, NE 17,784 3.9 mi
68133 Papillion, NE 9,703 3.2 mi
68127 Omaha, NE 21,117 5.6 mi
68138 Omaha, NE 12,013 4.5 mi
68157 Omaha, NE 5,213 4.9 mi
68124 Omaha, NE 15,690 7.6 mi
68016 Cedar Creek, NE 413 6.1 mi
68123 Bellevue, NE 27,926 6.3 mi
68137 Omaha, NE 24,921 6.4 mi
68117 Omaha, NE 8,032 6.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Sarpy County

68123 standard
Bellevue, NE
Pop: 27,926
68005 standard
Bellevue, NE
Pop: 22,132
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 Papillion, NE Nebraska

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 68046 in? ▼
ZIP code 68046 (Papillion) 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 68046? ▼
ZIP code 68046 in Papillion, NE has a population of 25,191 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68046? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 68046 is $116,907, which is 53% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68046? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 68046 is $360,000, which is 29% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68046? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 68046 is White at 83.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68046? ▼
ZIP code 68046 has 738 business establishments employing approximately 9,165 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68046? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68046 are: Health care and social assistance (123), Construction (111), Retail trade (83). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 68046? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 68046 increased by 4.0% 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 68046? ▼
In ZIP code 68046, 66.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 52.3% 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 68046? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 68046 is 23.1 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 68046? ▼
In ZIP code 68046, approximately 76.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68046? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68046 is 5.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.