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Omaha, NE · standard

ZIP Code 68106

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

19,936
1,527/sq mi
$69,806
Median income
$217,800
Median home value
49.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Omaha pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

46th pct
household income, US ZIPs
49th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,527
people per sq mi
51%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68106 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 68106 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, home to 19,936 residents across 13.1 square miles, a density of 1,527 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 68106 reports a modest median household income of $69,806 (9% below the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $48,440. 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.5%. The typical home here is valued at $217,800 (16% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,277 monthly, and 51.1% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 49.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.2, and the average commute is 17 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Douglas County, letting you compare 68106 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 68106

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Omaha, NE

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68106.

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 68106, Omaha, 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

19,936

Population

13.1

Area (sq mi)

1,527

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68106?

34.2

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

12.1%

Foreign-Born

White 72.9%
African American 8.1%
Asian 4.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%

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?

$69,806

Median Household Income

-9% vs state

$48,440

Per Capita Income

11.7%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

16.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 68106 ranks nationally

Omaha, NE household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$69,806 46th percentile higher than 46% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 67.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 49.1%

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

What does housing look like?

11,085

Total Housing Units

10,593

Occupied Units

492

Vacant Units

1.91

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 51.1%
Renter 48.9%

$217,800

Median Home Value

+16% vs state

$1,277

Median Rent

1960

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

+0.2%

YoY Change (2024)

238

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+138%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 68106 have increased 0.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +138% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.9% 172
2021 +10.6% 190
2022 +13.7% 216
2023 +9.6% 237
2024 +0.2% 238

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 585 business establishments in ZIP 68106, employing approximately 17,517 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,268,859,000.

585

Businesses

17,517

Employees

$1.3B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 87 14.9%
Health care and social assistance 74 12.7%
Accommodation and food services 71 12.1%
Other services (except public administration) 61 10.4%
Construction 50 8.6%
Retail trade 47 8.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 39 6.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 35 6.0%
Finance and insurance 34 5.8%
Wholesale trade 22 3.8%
Transportation and warehousing 15 2.6%
Information 13 2.2%
Manufacturing 12 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 11 1.9%
Educational services 10 1.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 68106 vs 68132 →

ZIP 68106 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 68106 ranks #4 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 68106 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 68106 ranks #4 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
68132 Omaha, NE 14,101 1.8 mi
68117 Omaha, NE 8,032 2.2 mi
68105 Omaha, NE 23,842 2.0 mi
68124 Omaha, NE 15,690 2.6 mi
68104 Omaha, NE 34,664 3.9 mi
68131 Omaha, NE 12,302 2.6 mi
68157 Omaha, NE 5,213 4.2 mi
68108 Omaha, NE 14,664 3.7 mi
68114 Omaha, NE 16,928 3.1 mi
68107 Omaha, NE 29,491 3.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Douglas County

68104 standard
Omaha, NE
Pop: 34,664
68107 standard
Omaha, NE
Pop: 29,491
68134 standard
Omaha, NE
Pop: 28,257
68164 standard
Omaha, NE
Pop: 27,387
68135 standard
Omaha, NE
Pop: 25,875
68116 standard
Omaha, NE
Pop: 25,429

Related Areas

Douglas County Omaha, NE Nebraska

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 68106 in? ▼
ZIP code 68106 (Omaha) is located in Douglas County, Nebraska. Douglas County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/douglas-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68106? ▼
ZIP code 68106 in Omaha, NE has a population of 19,936 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68106? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 68106 is $69,806, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68106? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 68106 is $217,800, which is 22% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68106? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 68106 is White at 72.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68106? ▼
ZIP code 68106 has 585 business establishments employing approximately 17,517 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68106? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68106 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (87), Health care and social assistance (74), Accommodation and food services (71). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 68106? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 68106 increased by 0.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 138%. 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 68106? ▼
In ZIP code 68106, 67.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 49.1% 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 68106? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 68106 is 16.7 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 68106? ▼
In ZIP code 68106, approximately 51.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 48.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68106? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68106 is 11.7% 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.