PlainZIP

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
$53,609
Median income
$159,700
Median home value
23.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $31,141. 23.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.1%. On housing, the median home value is $159,700 (15% below the state average) with median rent at $1,194 per month, and 53.2% of occupied units 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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 68108, plus 6 more within Douglas County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 68108

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Omaha, NE

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68108.

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 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68108?

32.3

Median Age

51.6%

Male

48.4%

Female

24.3%

Foreign-Born

White 54.1%
African American 4.7%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 21.5%
Hispanic or Latino 49.2%

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

$31,141

Per Capita Income

23.5%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

18.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 68108 ranks nationally

Omaha, NE household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$53,609 19th percentile higher than 19% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 50.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.5%

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

What does housing look like?

6,066

Total Housing Units

5,649

Occupied Units

417

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 53.2%
Renter 46.8%

$159,700

Median Home Value

-15% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 68108 ranks #5 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 68108 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 68108 ranks #8 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
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

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 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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.