Omaha, NE · standard
ZIP Code 68131
Douglas County, Nebraska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,302
- 2,333/sq mi High-density area
- $48,925
- Median income Below-median income area
- $227,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 48.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Omaha pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- 13th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 49%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,333
- people per sq mi
- 24%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68131 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 68131 (Omaha, NE) rose +3.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 266.9 in 2023 to 275.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 68131 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, home to 12,302 residents across 5.3 square miles, a density of 2,333 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 68131 reports a modest median household income of $48,925 (36% below the average Nebraska ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,010. The poverty rate is 31.7%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $227,200 (22% above the average Nebraska ZIP), with only 24.4% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,141.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 48.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29, 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 68131 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 68131
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Omaha, NE
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68131.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
72 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
63 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
48 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
37 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
36 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 68131, 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
12,302
Population
5.3
Area (sq mi)
2,333
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 68131?
29.0
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
16.3%
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?
$48,925
Median Household Income
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$37,010
Per Capita Income
31.7%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
18.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 68131 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)
$48,925 6th percentile higher than 6% 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
8,309housing units
8,309
Total Housing Units
7,374
Occupied Units
935
Vacant Units
1.95
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$227,200
Median Home Value
+22% vs state ZIP avg
$1,141
Median Rent
1961
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
+3.0%
YoY Change (2024)
275
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+175%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 68131 have increased 3.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +175% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.0% | 196 |
| 2021 | +10.1% | 216 |
| 2022 | +24.6% | 269 |
| 2023 | -0.9% | 267 |
| 2024 | +3.0% | 275 |
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 399 business establishments in ZIP 68131, employing approximately 11,936 people with a combined annual payroll of $886,362,000.
399
Businesses
11,936
Employees
$886.4M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 72 | 18.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 63 | 15.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 48 | 12.0% |
| Retail trade | 37 | 9.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 36 | 9.0% |
| Construction | 30 | 7.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 23 | 5.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 22 | 5.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 16 | 4.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 14 | 3.5% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 2.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 1.5% |
| Information | 6 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 6 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 1.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 1.0% |
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 68131 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
- 68111
Omaha (68111)
23,393 residents
- 68106
Omaha (68106)
19,936 residents
- 68108
Omaha (68108)
14,664 residents
- 68132
Omaha (68132)
14,101 residents
- 68131 12,302
Omaha (68131)
12,302 residents
- 68102 6,102
Omaha (68102)
6,102 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 68131 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 68131 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 51510
Carter Lake (51510)
$85,349 median income
- 68106
Omaha (68106)
$69,806 median income
- 68132
Omaha (68132)
$68,221 median income
- 68102
Omaha (68102)
$64,111 median income
- 68107
Omaha (68107)
$62,560 median income
- 68104
Omaha (68104)
$60,549 median income
- 68105
Omaha (68105)
$57,533 median income
- 68108
Omaha (68108)
$53,609 median income
- 68131
Omaha (68131)
$48,925 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 68131 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68178 | Omaha, NE | 1,573 | 0.9 mi |
| 68105 | Omaha, NE | 23,842 | 1.7 mi |
| 68111 | Omaha, NE | 23,393 | 2.1 mi |
| 68102 | Omaha, NE | 6,102 | 1.6 mi |
| 68132 | Omaha, NE | 14,101 | 2.0 mi |
| 68108 | Omaha, NE | 14,664 | 2.6 mi |
| 68106 | Omaha, NE | 19,936 | 2.6 mi |
| 68104 | Omaha, NE | 34,664 | 2.8 mi |
| 68107 | Omaha, NE | 29,491 | 3.9 mi |
| 51510 | Carter Lake, IA | 3,785 | 3.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 68131, 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 (12,302 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 68131 in?
ZIP code 68131 (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 68131?
ZIP code 68131 in Omaha, NE has a population of 12,302 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68131?
The median household income in ZIP 68131 is $48,925, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68131?
The median home value in ZIP 68131 is $227,200, which is 18% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68131?
The largest racial group in ZIP 68131 is White at 58.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68131?
ZIP code 68131 has 399 business establishments employing approximately 11,936 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68131?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68131 are: Accommodation and food services (72), Health care and social assistance (63), Other services (except public administration) (48). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 68131?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 68131 increased by 3.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 175%. 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 68131?
In ZIP code 68131, 68.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.3% 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 68131?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 68131 is 18.9 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 68131?
In ZIP code 68131, approximately 24.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 75.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68131?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68131 is 31.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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