Omaha, NE · standard
ZIP Code 68111
Douglas County, Nebraska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 23,393
- 1,725/sq mi High-density area
- $42,185
- Median income Below-median income area
- $116,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Omaha pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- 7th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 15th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,725
- people per sq mi
- 40%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68111 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 68111 (Omaha, NE) rose +10.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 321.7 in 2023 to 354.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 68111 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, with 23,393 residents across 13.6 square miles, a density of 1,725 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 68111 reports a modest median household income of $42,185 (45% below the average Nebraska ZIP), while per-capita income is $19,267. Economic pressure is pronounced: 31.7% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 12.3%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $116,400 (38% below the average Nebraska ZIP), and median rent is $1,126; owner occupancy is 39.7%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 28.9, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Douglas County, so 68111 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 68111
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Omaha, NE
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68111.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
41 establishments
- Construction
Construction
34 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
25 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
22 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
13 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 68111, 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
23,393
Population
13.6
Area (sq mi)
1,725
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 68111?
28.9
Median Age
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
13.9%
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?
$42,185
Median Household Income
-45% vs state ZIP avg
$19,267
Per Capita Income
31.7%
Poverty Rate
12.3%
Unemployment Rate
22.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 68111 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)
$42,185 2nd percentile higher than 2% 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
9,474housing units
9,474
Total Housing Units
8,520
Occupied Units
954
Vacant Units
2.83
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$116,400
Median Home Value
-38% vs state ZIP avg
$1,126
Median Rent
1948
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
+10.3%
YoY Change (2024)
355
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+255%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 68111 have increased 10.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +255% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.5% | 203 |
| 2021 | +28.7% | 261 |
| 2022 | +11.8% | 292 |
| 2023 | +10.1% | 322 |
| 2024 | +10.3% | 355 |
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 176 business establishments in ZIP 68111, employing approximately 1,452 people with a combined annual payroll of $62,348,000.
176
Businesses
1,452
Employees
$62.3M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 41 | 23.3% |
| Construction | 34 | 19.3% |
| Retail trade | 25 | 14.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 22 | 12.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 13 | 7.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 6.8% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 3.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 3.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 2.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 2.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 1.7% |
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 68111 vs 68131 →
ZIP 68111 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 68104
Omaha (68104)
34,664 residents
- 68134
Omaha (68134)
28,257 residents
- 68105
Omaha (68105)
23,842 residents
- 68111
Omaha (68111)
23,393 residents
- 68132
Omaha (68132)
14,101 residents
- 68131 12,302
Omaha (68131)
12,302 residents
- 68112 11,508
Omaha (68112)
11,508 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 68111 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 68111 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 51510
Carter Lake (51510)
$85,349 median income
- 68132
Omaha (68132)
$68,221 median income
- 68134
Omaha (68134)
$66,989 median income
- 68102
Omaha (68102)
$64,111 median income
- 68104
Omaha (68104)
$60,549 median income
- 68105
Omaha (68105)
$57,533 median income
- 68112
Omaha (68112)
$56,159 median income
- 68131
Omaha (68131)
$48,925 median income
- 68111
Omaha (68111)
$42,185 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 68111 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68131 | Omaha, NE | 12,302 | 2.1 mi |
| 68104 | Omaha, NE | 34,664 | 1.9 mi |
| 68178 | Omaha, NE | 1,573 | 2.2 mi |
| 51510 | Carter Lake, IA | 3,785 | 2.5 mi |
| 68110 | Omaha, NE | 9,173 | 2.7 mi |
| 68105 | Omaha, NE | 23,842 | 3.8 mi |
| 68102 | Omaha, NE | 6,102 | 2.8 mi |
| 68132 | Omaha, NE | 14,101 | 2.9 mi |
| 68112 | Omaha, NE | 11,508 | 5.4 mi |
| 68134 | Omaha, NE | 28,257 | 4.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 68111, 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 (23,393 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 68111 in?
ZIP code 68111 (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 68111?
ZIP code 68111 in Omaha, NE has a population of 23,393 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68111?
The median household income in ZIP 68111 is $42,185, which is 45% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68111?
The median home value in ZIP 68111 is $116,400, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68111?
The largest racial group in ZIP 68111 is African American at 50.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68111?
ZIP code 68111 has 176 business establishments employing approximately 1,452 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68111?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68111 are: Health care and social assistance (41), Construction (34), Retail trade (25). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 68111?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 68111 increased by 10.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 255%. 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 68111?
In ZIP code 68111, 50.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.3% 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 68111?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 68111 is 22.0 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 68111?
In ZIP code 68111, approximately 39.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 60.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68111?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68111 is 31.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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