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ZIP Code 68135

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

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 10, 2026

25,875
1,247/sq mi: $143,676
Median income: $350,200
Median home value: 56.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Omaha pairs a top-decile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 5%
household income, US ZIPs: Top 26%
home value, US ZIPs: 1,247
people per sq mi: 88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68135 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 68135 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 20.7 square miles in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska. The area is home to 25,875 residents, producing a population density of 1,247 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 68135 against Nebraska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 68135 sits at $143,676 (88% above the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $57,541. The poverty rate stands at 2.5% and the unemployment rate at 2.2%. On housing, the median home value is $350,200 (87% above the state average) with median rent at $1,764 per month, and 87.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 68135 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 56.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.6, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Douglas County, so you can benchmark 68135 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 68135

Construction

81
Professional, scientific, and technical services

73
Health care and social assistance

65
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services

34
Finance and insurance

33

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 68135, Omaha, NE · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-10 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

25,875

Population

20.7

Area (sq mi)

1,247

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68135?

37.6

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

6.9%

Foreign-Born

White 81.9%

African American 1.4%

Asian 7.1%

American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%

Two or More Ethnicities 8.6%

Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

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?

$143,676

Median Household Income

+88% vs state

$57,541

Per Capita Income

2.5%

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Unemployment Rate

22.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 68135 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$143,676 Top 5% higher than 95% of 30,318 US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 69.3%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 56.8%

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

What does housing look like?

10,779

Total Housing Units

10,683

Occupied Units

Vacant Units

2.86

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.5%

Renter 12.5%

$350,200

Median Home Value

+87% vs state

$1,764

Median Rent

2002

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

+1.0%

YoY Change (2024)

203

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+103%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 68135 have increased 1.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +103% cumulative appreciation.

Year	Annual Change	HPI Index
2020	+3.2%	148
2021	+10.7%	164
2022	+16.8%	191
2023	+5.4%	201
2024	+1.0%	203

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 458 business establishments in ZIP 68135, employing approximately 3,310 people with a combined annual payroll of $109,095,000.

458

Businesses

3,310

Employees

$109.1M

Annual Payroll

Industry Sectors

Industry	Establishments	% of Total
Construction	81	17.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services	73	15.9%
Health care and social assistance	65	14.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services	34	7.4%
Finance and insurance	33	7.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing	33	7.2%
Other services (except public administration)	33	7.2%
Accommodation and food services	31	6.8%
Retail trade	21	4.6%
Transportation and warehousing	19	4.2%
Wholesale trade	12	2.6%
Educational services	7	1.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation	6	1.3%
Information	4	0.9%

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 68135 vs 68130 →

68135

25,875
68116

25,429
68137

24,921
68144

24,233
68154

22,692
68130

17,972
68022

16,422
68136

13,829
68138

12,013

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 68135 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

68022

$148,111
68135

$143,676
68130

$133,570
68136

$133,472
68118

$133,281
68116

$121,165
68138

$86,007
68144

$83,576
68154

$81,385

What this shows By household income, ZIP 68135 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

ZIP Code	City	Population	Distance
68130	Omaha, NE	17,972	2.0 mi
68136	Omaha, NE	13,829	2.6 mi
68118	Omaha, NE	9,389	4.1 mi
68137	Omaha, NE	24,921	4.0 mi
68144	Omaha, NE	24,233	4.4 mi
68138	Omaha, NE	12,013	4.6 mi
68010	Boys Town, NE	745	4.7 mi
68116	Omaha, NE	25,429	6.6 mi
68022	Elkhorn, NE	16,422	5.7 mi
68154	Omaha, NE	22,692	5.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 68135 in? ▼

ZIP code 68135 (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 68135? ▼

ZIP code 68135 in Omaha, NE has a population of 25,875 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in ZIP 68135? ▼

The median household income in ZIP 68135 is $143,676, which is 88% above the national average of $76,288.

What is the average home value in ZIP 68135? ▼

The median home value in ZIP 68135 is $350,200, which is 26% above the national average of $278,155.

What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68135? ▼

The largest racial group in ZIP 68135 is White at 81.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.9% of the population.

How many businesses are in ZIP code 68135? ▼

ZIP code 68135 has 458 business establishments employing approximately 3,310 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

What are the main industries in ZIP code 68135? ▼

The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68135 are: Construction (81), Professional, scientific, and technical services (73), Health care and social assistance (65). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.

How have home values changed in ZIP code 68135? ▼

According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 68135 increased by 1.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 103%. 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 68135? ▼

In ZIP code 68135, 69.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 56.8% 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 68135? ▼

The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 68135 is 22.5 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 68135? ▼

In ZIP code 68135, approximately 87.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68135? ▼

The poverty rate in ZIP code 68135 is 2.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.