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La Vista, NE · standard

ZIP Code 68128

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

17,784
1,072/sq mi
$86,410
Median income
$291,300
Median home value
37.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

La Vista pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 30%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 35%
home value, US ZIPs
1,072
people per sq mi
57%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68128 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 68128 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in La Vista, Sarpy County, Nebraska, home to 17,784 residents across 16.6 square miles, a density of 1,072 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 68128 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,410 (13% above the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $46,538. Poverty here runs at 6.6%, with unemployment measured at 3.8%. The typical home here is valued at $291,300 (56% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,306 monthly, and 56.7% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.5, and the average commute is 20 minutes. To put 68128 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Sarpy County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 68128

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in La Vista, NE

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68128.

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 68128, La Vista, 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

17,784

Population

16.6

Area (sq mi)

1,072

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68128?

34.5

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

9.9%

Foreign-Born

White 76.8%
African American 4.2%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.7%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%

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?

$86,410

Median Household Income

+13% vs state

$46,538

Per Capita Income

6.6%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

20.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 68128 ranks nationally

La Vista, NE household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$86,410 Top 30% higher than 70% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 62.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.3%

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

What does housing look like?

7,824

Total Housing Units

7,685

Occupied Units

139

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 56.7%
Renter 43.3%

$291,300

Median Home Value

+56% vs state

$1,306

Median Rent

1997

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

+7.1%

YoY Change (2024)

232

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+132%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 68128 have increased 7.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +132% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.5% 156
2021 +13.0% 176
2022 +13.3% 200
2023 +8.7% 217
2024 +7.1% 232

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 543 business establishments in ZIP 68128, employing approximately 10,844 people with a combined annual payroll of $689,032,000.

543

Businesses

10,844

Employees

$689.0M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 93 17.1%
Wholesale trade 62 11.4%
Health care and social assistance 56 10.3%
Retail trade 50 9.2%
Accommodation and food services 48 8.8%
Finance and insurance 40 7.4%
Transportation and warehousing 35 6.5%
Other services (except public administration) 35 6.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 29 5.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 27 5.0%
Manufacturing 24 4.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 16 3.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 1.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 1.1%
Educational services 6 1.1%
Information 4 0.7%

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 68128 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 68128 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 68128 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 68128 ranks #5 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
68127 Omaha, NE 21,117 1.8 mi
68046 Papillion, NE 25,191 3.9 mi
68124 Omaha, NE 15,690 3.8 mi
68157 Omaha, NE 5,213 3.6 mi
68137 Omaha, NE 24,921 3.2 mi
68117 Omaha, NE 8,032 3.9 mi
68114 Omaha, NE 16,928 5.7 mi
68138 Omaha, NE 12,013 4.1 mi
68144 Omaha, NE 24,233 4.6 mi
68147 Bellevue, NE 10,351 5.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Sarpy County

68123 standard
Bellevue, NE
Pop: 27,926
68046 standard
Papillion, NE
Pop: 25,191
68005 standard
Bellevue, NE
Pop: 22,132
68136 standard
Omaha, NE
Pop: 13,829
68138 standard
Omaha, NE
Pop: 12,013
68028 standard
Gretna, NE
Pop: 10,839

Related Areas

Sarpy County La Vista, NE Nebraska

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 68128 in? ▼
ZIP code 68128 (La Vista) is located in Sarpy County, Nebraska. Sarpy County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/sarpy-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68128? ▼
ZIP code 68128 in La Vista, NE has a population of 17,784 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68128? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 68128 is $86,410, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68128? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 68128 is $291,300, which is 5% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68128? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 68128 is White at 76.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68128? ▼
ZIP code 68128 has 543 business establishments employing approximately 10,844 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68128? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68128 are: Construction (93), Wholesale trade (62), Health care and social assistance (56). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 68128? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 68128 increased by 7.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 132%. 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 68128? ▼
In ZIP code 68128, 62.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.3% 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 68128? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 68128 is 20.2 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 68128? ▼
In ZIP code 68128, approximately 56.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68128? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68128 is 6.6% 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.