PlainZIP

Omaha, NE · standard

ZIP Code 68112

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

11,508
293/sq mi
$56,159
Median income
$151,300
Median home value
25.1%
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, homeowner-dominated area.

23th pct
household income, US ZIPs
26th pct
home value, US ZIPs
293
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68112 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 68112 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, home to 11,508 residents across 39.2 square miles, a density of 293 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 68112 reports a modest median household income of $56,159 (27% below the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $32,589. Local economic indicators show a 22.1% poverty rate alongside 8.5% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $151,300 (19% below the state average) with median rent at $1,099 per month, and 75.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.9, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Douglas County, so you can benchmark 68112 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 68112

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Omaha, NE

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68112.

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 68112, 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

11,508

Population

39.2

Area (sq mi)

293

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68112?

33.9

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

6.2%

Foreign-Born

White 56.9%
African American 23.8%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%

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?

$56,159

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$32,589

Per Capita Income

22.1%

Poverty Rate

8.5%

Unemployment Rate

19.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 68112 ranks nationally

Omaha, NE household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,159 23rd percentile higher than 23% 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 56.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.1%

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

What does housing look like?

4,543

Total Housing Units

4,468

Occupied Units

75

Vacant Units

2.67

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.1%
Renter 24.9%

$151,300

Median Home Value

-19% vs state

$1,099

Median Rent

1955

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

+1.6%

YoY Change (2024)

256

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+156%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 68112 have increased 1.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +156% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.6% 173
2021 +16.0% 201
2022 +9.1% 219
2023 +14.8% 252
2024 +1.6% 256

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 174 business establishments in ZIP 68112, employing approximately 2,585 people with a combined annual payroll of $142,766,000.

174

Businesses

2,585

Employees

$142.8M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 31 17.8%
Retail trade 19 10.9%
Other services (except public administration) 17 9.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 16 9.2%
Accommodation and food services 16 9.2%
Health care and social assistance 15 8.6%
Manufacturing 11 6.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 5.8%
Wholesale trade 9 5.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 4.6%
Transportation and warehousing 7 4.0%
Finance and insurance 5 2.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 2.3%
Information 3 1.7%
Educational services 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 68112 vs 68152 →

ZIP 68112 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 68112 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 68112 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 68112 ranks #7 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
68152 Omaha, NE 5,837 2.2 mi
68111 Omaha, NE 23,393 5.4 mi
51526 Crescent, IA 1,753 4.2 mi
68122 Omaha, NE 9,794 4.9 mi
68131 Omaha, NE 12,302 7.6 mi
68178 Omaha, NE 1,573 7.5 mi
68110 Omaha, NE 9,173 5.7 mi
68104 Omaha, NE 34,664 5.9 mi
51510 Carter Lake, IA 3,785 6.3 mi
68102 Omaha, NE 6,102 7.8 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 68112 in? ▼
ZIP code 68112 (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 68112? ▼
ZIP code 68112 in Omaha, NE has a population of 11,508 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68112? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 68112 is $56,159, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68112? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 68112 is $151,300, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68112? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 68112 is White at 56.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68112? ▼
ZIP code 68112 has 174 business establishments employing approximately 2,585 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68112? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68112 are: Construction (31), Retail trade (19), Other services (except public administration) (17). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 68112? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 68112 increased by 1.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 156%. 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 68112? ▼
In ZIP code 68112, 56.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.1% 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 68112? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 68112 is 19.3 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 68112? ▼
In ZIP code 68112, approximately 75.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68112? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68112 is 22.1% 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.