Omaha, NE · standard
ZIP Code 68108
Douglas County, Nebraska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 14,664
- 1,756/sq mi High-density area
- $53,609
- Median income Below-median income area
- $159,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 23.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Omaha pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 19th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 29th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,756
- people per sq mi
- 53%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68108 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 68108 (Omaha, NE) rose +4.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 267.1 in 2023 to 279.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 68108 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, home to 14,664 residents across 8.4 square miles, a density of 1,756 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 68108 reports a modest median household income of $53,609 (30% below the average Nebraska ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,141. The poverty rate is 23.5%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $159,700 (15% below the average Nebraska ZIP) and median rent is $1,194; 53.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.3, and the average commute is 18 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Douglas County, so 68108 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 68108
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Omaha, NE
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68108.
- Construction
Construction
39 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
36 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
35 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
31 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
20 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 68108, 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
14,664
Population
8.4
Area (sq mi)
1,756
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 68108?
32.3
Median Age
51.6%
Male
48.4%
Female
24.3%
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?
$53,609
Median Household Income
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$31,141
Per Capita Income
23.5%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
18.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 68108 ranks among Nebraska ZIPs
Omaha, 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)
$53,609 10th percentile higher than 10% 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
6,066housing units
6,066
Total Housing Units
5,649
Occupied Units
417
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$159,700
Median Home Value
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$1,194
Median Rent
1938
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
+4.6%
YoY Change (2024)
279
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+179%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 68108 have increased 4.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +179% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -0.9% | 186 |
| 2021 | +16.6% | 216 |
| 2022 | +7.4% | 232 |
| 2023 | +14.9% | 267 |
| 2024 | +4.6% | 279 |
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 270 business establishments in ZIP 68108, employing approximately 4,160 people with a combined annual payroll of $200,634,000.
270
Businesses
4,160
Employees
$200.6M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 39 | 14.4% |
| Retail trade | 36 | 13.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 35 | 13.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 31 | 11.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 20 | 7.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 18 | 6.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 18 | 6.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 17 | 6.3% |
| Manufacturing | 16 | 5.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 3.3% |
| Information | 8 | 3.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 3.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.1% |
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 68108 vs 68102 →
ZIP 68108 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 51501
Council Bluffs (51501)
35,406 residents
- 68107
Omaha (68107)
29,491 residents
- 68105
Omaha (68105)
23,842 residents
- 68106
Omaha (68106)
19,936 residents
- 68108
Omaha (68108)
14,664 residents
- 68131 12,302
Omaha (68131)
12,302 residents
- 68147 10,351
Bellevue (68147)
10,351 residents
- 68110 9,173
Omaha (68110)
9,173 residents
- 68102 6,102
Omaha (68102)
6,102 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 68108 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 68108 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 68147
Bellevue (68147)
$90,255 median income
- 51510
Carter Lake (51510)
$85,349 median income
- 68106
Omaha (68106)
$69,806 median income
- 68102
Omaha (68102)
$64,111 median income
- 68107
Omaha (68107)
$62,560 median income
- 51501
Council Bluffs (51501)
$59,843 median income
- 68105
Omaha (68105)
$57,533 median income
- 68108
Omaha (68108)
$53,609 median income
- 68131
Omaha (68131)
$48,925 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 68108 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68102 | Omaha, NE | 6,102 | 1.7 mi |
| 68105 | Omaha, NE | 23,842 | 1.8 mi |
| 68178 | Omaha, NE | 1,573 | 2.1 mi |
| 68107 | Omaha, NE | 29,491 | 2.3 mi |
| 68131 | Omaha, NE | 12,302 | 2.6 mi |
| 51501 | Council Bluffs, IA | 35,406 | 2.8 mi |
| 51510 | Carter Lake, IA | 3,785 | 3.6 mi |
| 68106 | Omaha, NE | 19,936 | 3.7 mi |
| 68110 | Omaha, NE | 9,173 | 4.3 mi |
| 68147 | Bellevue, NE | 10,351 | 4.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 68108, 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 (14,664 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 68108 in?
ZIP code 68108 (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 68108?
ZIP code 68108 in Omaha, NE has a population of 14,664 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68108?
The median household income in ZIP 68108 is $53,609, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68108?
The median home value in ZIP 68108 is $159,700, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68108?
The largest racial group in ZIP 68108 is White at 54.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 49.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68108?
ZIP code 68108 has 270 business establishments employing approximately 4,160 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68108?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68108 are: Construction (39), Retail trade (36), Accommodation and food services (35). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 68108?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 68108 increased by 4.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 179%. 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 68108?
In ZIP code 68108, 50.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.5% 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 68108?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 68108 is 18.2 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 68108?
In ZIP code 68108, approximately 53.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68108?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68108 is 23.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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