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
$42,185
Median income
$116,400
Median home value
12.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 68111 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 13.6 square miles in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska. The area is home to 23,393 residents, producing a population density of 1,725 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 68111 against Nebraska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 68111 sits at $42,185 (45% below the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $19,267. The poverty rate stands at 31.7% and the unemployment rate at 12.3%. On housing, the median home value is $116,400 (38% below the state average) with median rent at $1,126 per month, and 39.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 68111 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 28.9, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Douglas County, so you can benchmark 68111 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 68111

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68111.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

23,393

Population

13.6

Area (sq mi)

1,725

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68111?

28.9

Median Age

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

13.9%

Foreign-Born

White 20.3%
African American 50.6%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.2%
Hispanic or Latino 21.9%

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

$19,267

Per Capita Income

31.7%

Poverty Rate

12.3%

Unemployment Rate

22.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 68111 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$42,185 7th percentile higher than 7% 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 50.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.3%

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

What does housing look like?

9,474

Total Housing Units

8,520

Occupied Units

954

Vacant Units

2.83

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 39.7%
Renter 60.3%

$116,400

Median Home Value

-38% vs state

$1,126

Median Rent

1948

Median Year Built

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

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

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ZIP 68111 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 68111 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 68111 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 68111 ranks #9 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
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

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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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