Omaha, NE · standard
ZIP Code 68118
Douglas County, Nebraska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,389
- 900/sq mi High-density area
- $133,281
- Median income Above-median income area
- $390,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 64.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Omaha pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 6%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 22%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 900
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68118 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 68118 (Omaha, NE) fell -1.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 202.6 in 2023 to 199.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 68118 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, home to 9,389 residents across 10.4 square miles, a density of 900 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 68118 skews affluent, with a median household income of $133,281 (74% above the average Nebraska ZIP), while per-capita income is $72,055. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 1.5% and unemployment is 1.4%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $390,700 (109% above the average Nebraska ZIP), while 83.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,754.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 64.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.5, 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 68118 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 68118
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Omaha, NE
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68118.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
66 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
66 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
64 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
57 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
47 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 68118, 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
9,389
Population
10.4
Area (sq mi)
900
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 68118?
42.5
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
5.6%
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?
$133,281
Median Household Income
+74% vs state ZIP avg
$72,055
Per Capita Income
1.5%
Poverty Rate
1.4%
Unemployment Rate
19.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 68118 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)
$133,281 Top 3% higher than 97% 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
3,561housing units
3,561
Total Housing Units
3,498
Occupied Units
63
Vacant Units
2.62
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$390,700
Median Home Value
+109% vs state ZIP avg
$1,754
Median Rent
1995
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
-1.3%
YoY Change (2024)
200
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+100%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 68118 have decreased 1.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +100% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.4% | 149 |
| 2021 | +8.5% | 161 |
| 2022 | +16.9% | 188 |
| 2023 | +7.5% | 203 |
| 2024 | -1.3% | 200 |
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 445 business establishments in ZIP 68118, employing approximately 7,791 people with a combined annual payroll of $409,121,000.
445
Businesses
7,791
Employees
$409.1M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 66 | 14.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 66 | 14.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 64 | 14.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 57 | 12.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 47 | 10.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 45 | 10.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 32 | 7.2% |
| Construction | 16 | 3.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 16 | 3.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 2.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 1.8% |
| Information | 6 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 0.7% |
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 68118 vs 68116 →
ZIP 68118 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 68164
Omaha (68164)
27,387 residents
- 68135
Omaha (68135)
25,875 residents
- 68116
Omaha (68116)
25,429 residents
- 68137
Omaha (68137)
24,921 residents
- 68144
Omaha (68144)
24,233 residents
- 68154
Omaha (68154)
22,692 residents
- 68130
Omaha (68130)
17,972 residents
- 68022
Elkhorn (68022)
16,422 residents
- 68136
Omaha (68136)
13,829 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 68118 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 68118 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 68022
Elkhorn (68022)
$148,111 median income
- 68135
Omaha (68135)
$143,676 median income
- 68130
Omaha (68130)
$133,570 median income
- 68136
Omaha (68136)
$133,472 median income
- 68118
Omaha (68118)
$133,281 median income
- 68116
Omaha (68116)
$121,165 median income
- 68164
Omaha (68164)
$88,927 median income
- 68144
Omaha (68144)
$83,576 median income
- 68154
Omaha (68154)
$81,385 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 68118 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68116 | Omaha, NE | 25,429 | 2.5 mi |
| 68130 | Omaha, NE | 17,972 | 2.2 mi |
| 68010 | Boys Town, NE | 745 | 2.3 mi |
| 68154 | Omaha, NE | 22,692 | 3.2 mi |
| 68135 | Omaha, NE | 25,875 | 4.1 mi |
| 68022 | Elkhorn, NE | 16,422 | 3.7 mi |
| 68144 | Omaha, NE | 24,233 | 3.6 mi |
| 68136 | Omaha, NE | 13,829 | 6.5 mi |
| 68164 | Omaha, NE | 27,387 | 4.3 mi |
| 68137 | Omaha, NE | 24,921 | 5.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 68118, 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 (9,389 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 68118 in?
ZIP code 68118 (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 68118?
ZIP code 68118 in Omaha, NE has a population of 9,389 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68118?
The median household income in ZIP 68118 is $133,281, which is 75% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68118?
The median home value in ZIP 68118 is $390,700, which is 40% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68118?
The largest racial group in ZIP 68118 is White at 85.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68118?
ZIP code 68118 has 445 business establishments employing approximately 7,791 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68118?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68118 are: Retail trade (66), Real estate and rental and leasing (66), Finance and insurance (64). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 68118?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 68118 decreased by 1.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 100%. 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 68118?
In ZIP code 68118, 73.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 64.2% 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 68118?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 68118 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 68118?
In ZIP code 68118, approximately 83.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68118?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68118 is 1.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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