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Omaha, NE · standard

ZIP Code 68137

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

24,921
1,161/sq mi
$80,739
Median income
$252,200
Median home value
38.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 37%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 42%
home value, US ZIPs
1,161
people per sq mi
63%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68137 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 68137 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 21.5 square miles in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska. The area is home to 24,921 residents, producing a population density of 1,161 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 68137 against Nebraska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 68137 sits at $80,739 (5% above the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $41,349. The poverty rate stands at 7.4% and the unemployment rate at 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $252,200 (35% above the state average) with median rent at $1,400 per month, and 63.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 68137 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 38.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39, and the average commute is 18 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Douglas County, so you can benchmark 68137 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 68137

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68137.

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 68137, 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

24,921

Population

21.5

Area (sq mi)

1,161

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68137?

39.0

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

9.1%

Foreign-Born

White 81.0%
African American 2.2%
Asian 4.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%

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?

$80,739

Median Household Income

+5% vs state

$41,349

Per Capita Income

7.4%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

17.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 68137 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$80,739 Top 37% higher than 63% 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 59.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.5%

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

What does housing look like?

10,867

Total Housing Units

10,572

Occupied Units

295

Vacant Units

2.27

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.2%
Renter 36.8%

$252,200

Median Home Value

+35% vs state

$1,400

Median Rent

1979

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

+3.2%

YoY Change (2024)

238

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+138%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 68137 have increased 3.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +138% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.7% 166
2021 +11.5% 185
2022 +14.7% 212
2023 +8.6% 231
2024 +3.2% 238

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 1,192 business establishments in ZIP 68137, employing approximately 24,084 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,287,427,000.

1,192

Businesses

24,084

Employees

$1.3B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 136 11.4%
Health care and social assistance 128 10.7%
Retail trade 127 10.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 110 9.2%
Wholesale trade 107 9.0%
Other services (except public administration) 107 9.0%
Finance and insurance 94 7.9%
Accommodation and food services 94 7.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 75 6.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 46 3.9%
Manufacturing 37 3.1%
Transportation and warehousing 35 2.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 29 2.4%
Information 25 2.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 23 1.9%
Educational services 17 1.4%

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 68137 vs 68144 →

ZIP 68137 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 68137 ranks #3 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 68137 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 68137 ranks #9 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
68144 Omaha, NE 24,233 2.0 mi
68154 Omaha, NE 22,692 4.1 mi
68010 Boys Town, NE 745 3.5 mi
68138 Omaha, NE 12,013 3.6 mi
68127 Omaha, NE 21,117 3.5 mi
68135 Omaha, NE 25,875 4.0 mi
68128 La Vista, NE 17,784 3.2 mi
68124 Omaha, NE 15,690 4.0 mi
68164 Omaha, NE 27,387 6.5 mi
68136 Omaha, NE 13,829 4.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Douglas County

68104 standard
Omaha, NE
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 68137 in? ▼
ZIP code 68137 (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 68137? ▼
ZIP code 68137 in Omaha, NE has a population of 24,921 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68137? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 68137 is $80,739, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68137? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 68137 is $252,200, which is 9% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68137? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 68137 is White at 81.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68137? ▼
ZIP code 68137 has 1,192 business establishments employing approximately 24,084 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68137? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68137 are: Construction (136), Health care and social assistance (128), Retail trade (127). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 68137? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 68137 increased by 3.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 138%. 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 68137? ▼
In ZIP code 68137, 59.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.5% 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 68137? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 68137 is 17.8 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 68137? ▼
In ZIP code 68137, approximately 63.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68137? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68137 is 7.4% 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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