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 High-density area
- $116,907
- Median income Above-median income area
- $360,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 52.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 68046 (Papillion, NE) rose +4.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 212.1 in 2023 to 220.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Nebraska ZIP), while per-capita income is $55,495. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.1% and unemployment is 2.2%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $360,000 (93% above the average Nebraska ZIP), while 76.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,298.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sarpy County, so 68046 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 68046
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Papillion, NE
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68046.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
123 establishments
- Construction
Construction
111 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
83 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
80 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
66 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 68046?
38.4
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
4.8%
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?
$116,907
Median Household Income
+53% vs state ZIP avg
$55,495
Per Capita Income
5.1%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
23.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 68046 ranks among Nebraska ZIPs
Papillion, 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)
$116,907 Top 5% higher than 95% 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
13,270housing units
13,270
Total Housing Units
12,833
Occupied Units
437
Vacant Units
2.71
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$360,000
Median Home Value
+93% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 68123
Bellevue (68123)
27,926 residents
- 68046
Papillion (68046)
25,191 residents
- 68137
Omaha (68137)
24,921 residents
- 68127
Omaha (68127)
21,117 residents
- 68128
La Vista (68128)
17,784 residents
- 68124
Omaha (68124)
15,690 residents
- 68138
Omaha (68138)
12,013 residents
- 68133 9,703
Papillion (68133)
9,703 residents
- 68117 8,032
Omaha (68117)
8,032 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 68046 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 68046 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
- 68016
Cedar Creek (68016)
$118,456 median income
- 68046
Papillion (68046)
$116,907 median income
- 68124
Omaha (68124)
$98,750 median income
- 68157
Omaha (68157)
$98,015 median income
- 68123
Bellevue (68123)
$93,188 median income
- 68128
La Vista (68128)
$86,410 median income
- 68138
Omaha (68138)
$86,007 median income
- 68137
Omaha (68137)
$80,739 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 68046, 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 (25,191 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 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.
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