Springfield, NE · standard
ZIP Code 68059
Sarpy County, Nebraska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,158
- 25/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $98,238
- Median income Above-median income area
- $367,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 27.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Springfield pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 20%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 24%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 25
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68059 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 68059 (Springfield, NE) rose +15.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 225.1 in 2023 to 259.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 68059 covers 125.8 square miles in Springfield, Sarpy County, Nebraska (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,158 residents on file, a density of 25 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 68059 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $98,238 (28% above the average Nebraska ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,733. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.8% and unemployment is 2.9%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $367,200 (96% above the average Nebraska ZIP), while 83.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,286.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.2, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sarpy County, so 68059 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 68059
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Springfield, NE
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68059.
- Construction
Construction
34 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
14 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 11
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 10
Professional, scientific, and technical services
10 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 68059, Springfield, 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
3,158
Population
125.8
Area (sq mi)
25
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 68059?
41.2
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
0.0%
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?
$98,238
Median Household Income
+28% vs state ZIP avg
$45,733
Per Capita Income
3.8%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
26.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 68059 ranks among Nebraska ZIPs
Springfield, 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)
$98,238 Top 13% higher than 87% 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
1,345housing units
1,345
Total Housing Units
1,287
Occupied Units
58
Vacant Units
2.62
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$367,200
Median Home Value
+96% vs state ZIP avg
$1,286
Median Rent
1979
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
+15.2%
YoY Change (2024)
259
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+159%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 68059 have increased 15.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +159% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.6% | 176 |
| 2021 | +4.1% | 183 |
| 2022 | +17.3% | 215 |
| 2023 | +4.8% | 225 |
| 2024 | +15.2% | 259 |
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 126 business establishments in ZIP 68059, employing approximately 809 people with a combined annual payroll of $44,747,000.
126
Businesses
809
Employees
$44.7M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 34 | 27.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 14 | 11.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 8.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 8.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 7.9% |
| Retail trade | 9 | 7.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 7.1% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 5.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 5.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 4.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 2.4% |
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 68059 vs 68016 →
ZIP 68059 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
- 68046
Papillion (68046)
25,191 residents
- 68137
Omaha (68137)
24,921 residents
- 68136
Omaha (68136)
13,829 residents
- 68138
Omaha (68138)
12,013 residents
- 68028
Gretna (68028)
10,839 residents
- 68059 3,158
Springfield (68059)
3,158 residents
- 68037 2,286
Louisville (68037)
2,286 residents
- 68016 413
Cedar Creek (68016)
413 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 68059 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 68059 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
- 68136
Omaha (68136)
$133,472 median income
- 68016
Cedar Creek (68016)
$118,456 median income
- 68046
Papillion (68046)
$116,907 median income
- 68037
Louisville (68037)
$107,839 median income
- 68059
Springfield (68059)
$98,238 median income
- 68138
Omaha (68138)
$86,007 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 68059 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68016 | Cedar Creek, NE | 413 | 3.2 mi |
| 68138 | Omaha, NE | 12,013 | 6.3 mi |
| 68037 | Louisville, NE | 2,286 | 5.8 mi |
| 68136 | Omaha, NE | 13,829 | 7.2 mi |
| 68028 | Gretna, NE | 10,839 | 6.0 mi |
| 68058 | South Bend, NE | 252 | 6.2 mi |
| 68403 | Manley, NE | 206 | 10.1 mi |
| 68046 | Papillion, NE | 25,191 | 6.5 mi |
| 68135 | Omaha, NE | 25,875 | 9.8 mi |
| 68137 | Omaha, NE | 24,921 | 9.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 68059, 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 (3,158 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 68059 in?
ZIP code 68059 (Springfield) 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 68059?
ZIP code 68059 in Springfield, NE has a population of 3,158 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68059?
The median household income in ZIP 68059 is $98,238, which is 29% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68059?
The median home value in ZIP 68059 is $367,200, which is 32% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68059?
The largest racial group in ZIP 68059 is White at 92.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68059?
ZIP code 68059 has 126 business establishments employing approximately 809 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68059?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68059 are: Construction (34), Real estate and rental and leasing (14), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (11). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 68059?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 68059 increased by 15.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 159%. 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 68059?
In ZIP code 68059, 58.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.7% 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 68059?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 68059 is 26.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 68059?
In ZIP code 68059, approximately 83.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68059?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68059 is 3.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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