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 High-density area
- $56,159
- Median income Below-median income area
- $151,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 25.1%
- 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, homeowner-dominated area.
- 23rd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 68112 (Omaha, NE) rose +1.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 251.6 in 2023 to 255.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Nebraska ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,589. The poverty rate is 22.1%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $151,300 (19% below the average Nebraska ZIP), and median rent is $1,099; owner occupancy is 75.1%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Douglas County, so 68112 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 68112
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Omaha, NE
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68112.
- Construction
Construction
31 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
17 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
16 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
16 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 68112?
33.9
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
6.2%
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?
$56,159
Median Household Income
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$32,589
Per Capita Income
22.1%
Poverty Rate
8.5%
Unemployment Rate
19.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 68112 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)
$56,159 13th percentile higher than 13% 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
4,543housing units
4,543
Total Housing Units
4,468
Occupied Units
75
Vacant Units
2.67
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$151,300
Median Home Value
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 68104
Omaha (68104)
34,664 residents
- 68111
Omaha (68111)
23,393 residents
- 68131 12,302
Omaha (68131)
12,302 residents
- 68112 11,508
Omaha (68112)
11,508 residents
- 68122 9,794
Omaha (68122)
9,794 residents
- 68110 9,173
Omaha (68110)
9,173 residents
- 68102 6,102
Omaha (68102)
6,102 residents
- 68152 5,837
Omaha (68152)
5,837 residents
- 51510 3,785
Carter Lake (51510)
3,785 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 68112 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 68112 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 68122
Omaha (68122)
$102,591 median income
- 51526
Crescent (51526)
$95,179 median income
- 51510
Carter Lake (51510)
$85,349 median income
- 68152
Omaha (68152)
$84,958 median income
- 68102
Omaha (68102)
$64,111 median income
- 68104
Omaha (68104)
$60,549 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 68112 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 68112, 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 (11,508 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 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.
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