Omaha, NE · standard
ZIP Code 68117
Douglas County, Nebraska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,032
- 681/sq mi High-density area
- $75,237
- Median income Near-median income area
- $175,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 15.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Omaha pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 45%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 36th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 681
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68117 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 68117 (Omaha, NE) rose +5.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 230.7 in 2023 to 242.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 68117 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, home to 8,032 residents across 11.8 square miles, a density of 681 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 68117 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,237 (2% below the average Nebraska ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,553. The poverty rate is 11.3%, with unemployment at 3.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $175,100 (6% below the average Nebraska ZIP) and median rent is $1,354; 79.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.3, 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 68117 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 68117
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Omaha, NE
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68117.
- Construction
Construction
84 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
43 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
41 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
36 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 29
Accommodation and food services
29 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 68117, 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
8,032
Population
11.8
Area (sq mi)
681
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 68117?
37.3
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
17.8%
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?
$75,237
Median Household Income
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$30,553
Per Capita Income
11.3%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
18.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 68117 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)
$75,237 Top 45% higher than 55% 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
3,241housing units
3,241
Total Housing Units
2,975
Occupied Units
266
Vacant Units
2.73
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$175,100
Median Home Value
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$1,354
Median Rent
1960
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
+5.0%
YoY Change (2024)
242
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+142%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 68117 have increased 5.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +142% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.5% | 170 |
| 2021 | +14.1% | 194 |
| 2022 | +9.9% | 214 |
| 2023 | +8.0% | 231 |
| 2024 | +5.0% | 242 |
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 381 business establishments in ZIP 68117, employing approximately 8,170 people with a combined annual payroll of $453,307,000.
381
Businesses
8,170
Employees
$453.3M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 84 | 22.1% |
| Retail trade | 43 | 11.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 41 | 10.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 36 | 9.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 29 | 7.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 27 | 7.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 22 | 5.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 21 | 5.5% |
| Manufacturing | 19 | 5.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 18 | 4.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 17 | 4.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 2.6% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.1% |
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 68117 vs 68157 →
ZIP 68117 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
- 68107
Omaha (68107)
29,491 residents
- 68105
Omaha (68105)
23,842 residents
- 68127
Omaha (68127)
21,117 residents
- 68106
Omaha (68106)
19,936 residents
- 68128
La Vista (68128)
17,784 residents
- 68124
Omaha (68124)
15,690 residents
- 68132
Omaha (68132)
14,101 residents
- 68147 10,351
Bellevue (68147)
10,351 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 68117 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 68117 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 68124
Omaha (68124)
$98,750 median income
- 68157
Omaha (68157)
$98,015 median income
- 68147
Bellevue (68147)
$90,255 median income
- 68128
La Vista (68128)
$86,410 median income
- 68117
Omaha (68117)
$75,237 median income
- 68106
Omaha (68106)
$69,806 median income
- 68132
Omaha (68132)
$68,221 median income
- 68127
Omaha (68127)
$66,384 median income
- 68107
Omaha (68107)
$62,560 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 68117 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68157 | Omaha, NE | 5,213 | 2.0 mi |
| 68106 | Omaha, NE | 19,936 | 2.2 mi |
| 68107 | Omaha, NE | 29,491 | 2.5 mi |
| 68127 | Omaha, NE | 21,117 | 2.6 mi |
| 68132 | Omaha, NE | 14,101 | 3.9 mi |
| 68105 | Omaha, NE | 23,842 | 3.0 mi |
| 68147 | Bellevue, NE | 10,351 | 3.1 mi |
| 68124 | Omaha, NE | 15,690 | 3.3 mi |
| 68104 | Omaha, NE | 34,664 | 6.0 mi |
| 68128 | La Vista, NE | 17,784 | 3.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 68117, 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 (8,032 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 68117 in?
ZIP code 68117 (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 68117?
ZIP code 68117 in Omaha, NE has a population of 8,032 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68117?
The median household income in ZIP 68117 is $75,237, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68117?
The median home value in ZIP 68117 is $175,100, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68117?
The largest racial group in ZIP 68117 is White at 56.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 45.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68117?
ZIP code 68117 has 381 business establishments employing approximately 8,170 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68117?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68117 are: Construction (84), Retail trade (43), Other services (except public administration) (41). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 68117?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 68117 increased by 5.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 142%. 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 68117?
In ZIP code 68117, 52.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.7% 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 68117?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 68117 is 18.7 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 68117?
In ZIP code 68117, approximately 79.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68117?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68117 is 11.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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