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Omaha, NE · standard

ZIP Code 68122

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

9,794
196/sq mi
$102,591
Median income
$247,900
Median home value
32.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Omaha pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 17%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 43%
home value, US ZIPs
196
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68122 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 68122 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, home to 9,794 residents across 50.1 square miles, a density of 196 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 68122 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $102,591 (34% above the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $37,678. Local economic indicators show a 5.8% poverty rate alongside 2.0% unemployment. Housing costs here run $247,900 for a typical home value (33% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,311 a month; 83.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33, and the average commute is 21 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 68122, plus 6 more within Douglas County, give a clearer read than the 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 68122

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Omaha, NE

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68122.

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 68122, 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

9,794

Population

50.1

Area (sq mi)

196

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68122?

33.0

Median Age

46.7%

Male

53.3%

Female

15.2%

Foreign-Born

White 47.6%
African American 21.5%
Asian 14.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%

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?

$102,591

Median Household Income

+34% vs state

$37,678

Per Capita Income

5.8%

Poverty Rate

2.0%

Unemployment Rate

20.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 68122 ranks nationally

Omaha, NE household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$102,591 Top 17% higher than 83% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 52.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.4%

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

What does housing look like?

5,003

Total Housing Units

4,743

Occupied Units

260

Vacant Units

2.82

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.7%
Renter 16.3%

$247,900

Median Home Value

+33% vs state

$1,311

Median Rent

2001

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

+2.4%

YoY Change (2024)

218

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+118%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 68122 have increased 2.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +118% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.2% 154
2021 +12.4% 173
2022 +15.0% 199
2023 +7.2% 213
2024 +2.4% 218

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 224 business establishments in ZIP 68122, employing approximately 4,459 people with a combined annual payroll of $236,473,000.

224

Businesses

4,459

Employees

$236.5M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 36 16.1%
Health care and social assistance 33 14.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 23 10.3%
Other services (except public administration) 20 8.9%
Retail trade 18 8.0%
Transportation and warehousing 14 6.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 13 5.8%
Accommodation and food services 13 5.8%
Manufacturing 10 4.5%
Wholesale trade 10 4.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 4.5%
Information 9 4.0%
Finance and insurance 8 3.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 2.2%

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 68122 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 68122 ranks #7 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 68122 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 68122 ranks #4 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
68142 Omaha, NE 3,072 2.8 mi
68152 Omaha, NE 5,837 2.8 mi
68134 Omaha, NE 28,257 4.8 mi
68112 Omaha, NE 11,508 4.9 mi
68114 Omaha, NE 16,928 7.3 mi
68023 Fort Calhoun, NE 2,536 5.8 mi
68104 Omaha, NE 34,664 5.7 mi
68164 Omaha, NE 27,387 5.7 mi
68124 Omaha, NE 15,690 9.2 mi
68007 Bennington, NE 7,612 7.3 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 68122 in? ▼
ZIP code 68122 (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 68122? ▼
ZIP code 68122 in Omaha, NE has a population of 9,794 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68122? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 68122 is $102,591, which is 34% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68122? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 68122 is $247,900, which is 11% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68122? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 68122 is White at 47.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68122? ▼
ZIP code 68122 has 224 business establishments employing approximately 4,459 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68122? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68122 are: Construction (36), Health care and social assistance (33), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (23). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 68122? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 68122 increased by 2.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 118%. 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 68122? ▼
In ZIP code 68122, 52.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.4% 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 68122? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 68122 is 20.9 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 68122? ▼
In ZIP code 68122, approximately 83.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68122? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68122 is 5.8% 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.