Papillion, NE · standard

ZIP Code 68046

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

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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 70.1 square miles in Papillion, Sarpy County, Nebraska. The area is home to 25,191 residents, producing a population density of 359 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 68046 against Nebraska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 68046 sits at $116,907 (53% above the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $55,495. The poverty rate stands at 5.1% and the unemployment rate at 2.2%. On housing, the median home value is $360,000 (93% above the state average) with median rent at $1,298 per month, and 76.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 68046 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 52.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.4, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Sarpy County, so you can benchmark 68046 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 68046

Health care and social assistance

123
Construction

111
Retail trade

83
Other services (except public administration)

80
Professional, scientific, and technical services

66

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 68046, Papillion, 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

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

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

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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

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 →

68123

27,926
68046

25,191
68137

24,921
68127

21,117
68128

17,784
68124

15,690
68138

12,013
68133

9,703
68117

8,032

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 68046 ranks #2 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

68133

$134,426
68016

$118,456
68046

$116,907
68124

$98,750
68157

$98,015
68123

$93,188
68128

$86,410
68138

$86,007
68137

$80,739

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

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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.