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Omaha, NE · standard

ZIP Code 68127

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

21,117
1,225/sq mi
$66,384
Median income
$248,100
Median home value
34.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Omaha pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

41th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 43%
home value, US ZIPs
1,225
people per sq mi
47%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68127 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 68127 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 17.2 square miles in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska. The area is home to 21,117 residents, producing a population density of 1,225 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 68127 against Nebraska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 68127 sits at $66,384 (13% below the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $43,076. The poverty rate stands at 9.5% and the unemployment rate at 3.0%. On housing, the median home value is $248,100 (33% above the state average) with median rent at $1,046 per month, and 46.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 68127 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 34.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.2, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Douglas County, so you can benchmark 68127 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 68127

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68127.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 68127, Omaha, NE · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

21,117

Population

17.2

Area (sq mi)

1,225

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68127?

37.2

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

11.4%

Foreign-Born

White 73.9%
African American 3.9%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.7%
Hispanic or Latino 20.3%

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?

$66,384

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$43,076

Per Capita Income

9.5%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

18.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 68127 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$66,384 41st percentile higher than 41% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 59.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.5%

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

What does housing look like?

10,445

Total Housing Units

10,005

Occupied Units

440

Vacant Units

2.05

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 46.9%
Renter 53.1%

$248,100

Median Home Value

+33% vs state

$1,046

Median Rent

1977

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

+3.6%

YoY Change (2024)

233

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+133%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 68127 have increased 3.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +133% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.3% 161
2021 +13.0% 182
2022 +13.3% 206
2023 +8.9% 225
2024 +3.6% 233

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 1,060 business establishments in ZIP 68127, employing approximately 21,589 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,239,156,000.

1,060

Businesses

21,589

Employees

$1.2B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 150 14.2%
Wholesale trade 138 13.0%
Retail trade 135 12.7%
Other services (except public administration) 90 8.5%
Health care and social assistance 85 8.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 79 7.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 72 6.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 62 5.8%
Accommodation and food services 60 5.7%
Manufacturing 59 5.6%
Transportation and warehousing 51 4.8%
Finance and insurance 37 3.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 14 1.3%
Information 11 1.0%
Educational services 9 0.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 7 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 68127 vs 68124 →

ZIP 68127 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 68127 ranks #5 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 68127 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 68127 ranks #null 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
68124 Omaha, NE 15,690 2.1 mi
68128 La Vista, NE 17,784 1.8 mi
68117 Omaha, NE 8,032 2.6 mi
68114 Omaha, NE 16,928 4.0 mi
68137 Omaha, NE 24,921 3.5 mi
68157 Omaha, NE 5,213 3.4 mi
68106 Omaha, NE 19,936 3.4 mi
68046 Papillion, NE 25,191 5.6 mi
68134 Omaha, NE 28,257 6.4 mi
68144 Omaha, NE 24,233 4.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Douglas County

68104 standard
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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 68127 in? ▼
ZIP code 68127 (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 68127? ▼
ZIP code 68127 in Omaha, NE has a population of 21,117 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68127? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 68127 is $66,384, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68127? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 68127 is $248,100, which is 11% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68127? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 68127 is White at 73.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68127? ▼
ZIP code 68127 has 1,060 business establishments employing approximately 21,589 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68127? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68127 are: Construction (150), Wholesale trade (138), Retail trade (135). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 68127? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 68127 increased by 3.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 133%. 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 68127? ▼
In ZIP code 68127, 59.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.5% 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 68127? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 68127 is 18.5 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 68127? ▼
In ZIP code 68127, approximately 46.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 53.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68127? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68127 is 9.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Omaha, NE

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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