Omaha, NE · standard

ZIP Code 68136

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

13,829
628/sq mi
$133,472
Median income
$373,600
Median home value
50.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 6%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 23%
home value, US ZIPs
628
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68136 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 68136 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 22.0 square miles in Omaha, Sarpy County, Nebraska. The area is home to 13,829 residents, producing a population density of 628 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 68136 against Nebraska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 68136 sits at $133,472 (74% above the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $53,540. The poverty rate stands at 3.5% and the unemployment rate at 2.1%. On housing, the median home value is $373,600 (100% above the state average) with median rent at $1,756 per month, and 89.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 68136 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 50.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.1, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Sarpy County, so you can benchmark 68136 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 68136

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68136.

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 68136, 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

13,829

Population

22.0

Area (sq mi)

628

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68136?

37.1

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

8.4%

Foreign-Born

White 86.0%
African American 2.0%
Asian 7.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%

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?

$133,472

Median Household Income

+74% vs state

$53,540

Per Capita Income

3.5%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

21.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 68136 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$133,472 Top 6% higher than 94% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 64.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 50.2%

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

What does housing look like?

8,124

Total Housing Units

7,812

Occupied Units

312

Vacant Units

2.84

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.2%
Renter 10.8%

$373,600

Median Home Value

+100% vs state

$1,756

Median Rent

2008

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+3.8%

YoY Change (2024)

212

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+112%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 68136 have increased 3.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +112% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.4% 147
2021 +8.5% 159
2022 +15.2% 184
2023 +11.1% 204
2024 +3.8% 212

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 382 business establishments in ZIP 68136, employing approximately 2,310 people with a combined annual payroll of $100,646,000.

382

Businesses

2,310

Employees

$100.6M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 83 21.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 52 13.6%
Health care and social assistance 44 11.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 32 8.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 28 7.3%
Finance and insurance 27 7.1%
Accommodation and food services 24 6.3%
Other services (except public administration) 20 5.2%
Retail trade 17 4.5%
Transportation and warehousing 16 4.2%
Wholesale trade 14 3.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 2.6%
Educational services 7 1.8%
Manufacturing 4 1.1%

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 68136 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 68136 ranks #6 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 68136 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 68136 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
68135 Omaha, NE 25,875 2.6 mi
68138 Omaha, NE 12,013 2.8 mi
68130 Omaha, NE 17,972 4.5 mi
68118 Omaha, NE 9,389 6.5 mi
68137 Omaha, NE 24,921 4.4 mi
68059 Springfield, NE 3,158 7.2 mi
68128 La Vista, NE 17,784 6.3 mi
68144 Omaha, NE 24,233 5.8 mi
68028 Gretna, NE 10,839 5.8 mi
68010 Boys Town, NE 745 6.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 68136 in?
ZIP code 68136 (Omaha) 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 68136?
ZIP code 68136 in Omaha, NE has a population of 13,829 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68136?
The median household income in ZIP 68136 is $133,472, which is 75% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68136?
The median home value in ZIP 68136 is $373,600, which is 34% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68136?
The largest racial group in ZIP 68136 is White at 86.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68136?
ZIP code 68136 has 382 business establishments employing approximately 2,310 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68136?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68136 are: Construction (83), Professional, scientific, and technical services (52), Health care and social assistance (44). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 68136?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 68136 increased by 3.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 112%. 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 68136?
In ZIP code 68136, 64.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.2% 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 68136?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 68136 is 21.8 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 68136?
In ZIP code 68136, approximately 89.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68136?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68136 is 3.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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