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Omaha, NE · standard

ZIP Code 68116

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

25,429
1,089/sq mi
$121,165
Median income
$342,200
Median home value
53.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Omaha pairs a top-decile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 9%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 27%
home value, US ZIPs
1,089
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68116 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 68116 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, with 25,429 residents across 23.4 square miles, a density of 1,089 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 68116 skews affluent, with a median household income of $121,165 (58% above the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $54,224. 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 1.5%. Median home value sits at $342,200 (83% above the state average), median rent at $1,522 a month, and owner-occupancy at 76.4%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 53.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.3, and the average commute is 22 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Douglas County, letting you compare 68116 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 68116

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Omaha, NE

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68116.

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 68116, 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

25,429

Population

23.4

Area (sq mi)

1,089

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68116?

36.3

Median Age

46.8%

Male

53.2%

Female

8.4%

Foreign-Born

White 78.2%
African American 4.9%
Asian 5.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%

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?

$121,165

Median Household Income

+58% vs state

$54,224

Per Capita Income

3.1%

Poverty Rate

1.5%

Unemployment Rate

21.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 68116 ranks nationally

Omaha, NE household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$121,165 Top 9% higher than 91% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 66.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 53.9%

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

What does housing look like?

13,256

Total Housing Units

12,911

Occupied Units

345

Vacant Units

2.67

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.4%
Renter 23.6%

$342,200

Median Home Value

+83% vs state

$1,522

Median Rent

2004

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

+3.1%

YoY Change (2024)

210

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+110%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 68116 have increased 3.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +110% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.4% 145
2021 +10.8% 161
2022 +16.0% 187
2023 +8.9% 203
2024 +3.1% 210

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 642 business establishments in ZIP 68116, employing approximately 7,028 people with a combined annual payroll of $252,786,000.

642

Businesses

7,028

Employees

$252.8M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 86 13.4%
Health care and social assistance 75 11.7%
Construction 74 11.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 63 9.8%
Retail trade 61 9.5%
Other services (except public administration) 61 9.5%
Accommodation and food services 54 8.4%
Finance and insurance 52 8.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 39 6.1%
Transportation and warehousing 18 2.8%
Wholesale trade 16 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 15 2.3%
Educational services 13 2.0%
Information 11 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 68116 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 68116 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 68116 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 68116 ranks #6 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
68118 Omaha, NE 9,389 2.5 mi
68164 Omaha, NE 27,387 3.0 mi
68010 Boys Town, NE 745 3.5 mi
68154 Omaha, NE 22,692 3.6 mi
68130 Omaha, NE 17,972 4.7 mi
68007 Bennington, NE 7,612 5.0 mi
68022 Elkhorn, NE 16,422 4.3 mi
68144 Omaha, NE 24,233 5.1 mi
68134 Omaha, NE 28,257 6.1 mi
68135 Omaha, NE 25,875 6.6 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
68137 standard
Omaha, NE
Pop: 24,921

Related Areas

Douglas County Omaha, NE Nebraska

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 68116 in? ▼
ZIP code 68116 (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 68116? ▼
ZIP code 68116 in Omaha, NE has a population of 25,429 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68116? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 68116 is $121,165, which is 59% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68116? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 68116 is $342,200, which is 23% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68116? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 68116 is White at 78.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68116? ▼
ZIP code 68116 has 642 business establishments employing approximately 7,028 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68116? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68116 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (86), Health care and social assistance (75), Construction (74). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 68116? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 68116 increased by 3.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 110%. 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 68116? ▼
In ZIP code 68116, 66.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 53.9% 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 68116? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 68116 is 21.8 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 68116? ▼
In ZIP code 68116, approximately 76.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68116? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68116 is 3.1% 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.