Omaha, NE · standard
ZIP Code 68138
Sarpy County, Nebraska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,013
- 388/sq mi High-density area
- $86,007
- Median income Above-median income area
- $237,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 37.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Omaha pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 31%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 46%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 388
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68138 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 68138 (Omaha, NE) rose +5.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 227.4 in 2023 to 239.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 68138 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Omaha, Sarpy County, Nebraska, home to 12,013 residents across 30.9 square miles, a density of 388 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 68138 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,007 (12% above the average Nebraska ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,950. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.4% and unemployment is 1.2%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $237,200 (27% above the average Nebraska ZIP), while 67.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,242.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.2, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sarpy County, so 68138 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 68138
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Omaha, NE
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68138.
- Construction
Construction
94 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
90 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
51 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
40 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 34
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
34 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 68138, 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
12,013
Population
30.9
Area (sq mi)
388
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 68138?
34.2
Median Age
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
3.9%
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?
$86,007
Median Household Income
+12% vs state ZIP avg
$42,950
Per Capita Income
5.4%
Poverty Rate
1.2%
Unemployment Rate
20.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 68138 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)
$86,007 Top 26% higher than 74% 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
5,082housing units
5,082
Total Housing Units
5,022
Occupied Units
60
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$237,200
Median Home Value
+27% vs state ZIP avg
$1,242
Median Rent
1991
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
+5.2%
YoY Change (2024)
239
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+139%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 68138 have increased 5.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +139% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.0% | 164 |
| 2021 | +11.0% | 182 |
| 2022 | +15.8% | 211 |
| 2023 | +8.0% | 227 |
| 2024 | +5.2% | 239 |
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 495 business establishments in ZIP 68138, employing approximately 14,253 people with a combined annual payroll of $993,410,000.
495
Businesses
14,253
Employees
$993.4M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 94 | 19.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 90 | 18.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 51 | 10.3% |
| Retail trade | 40 | 8.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 34 | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing | 30 | 6.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 28 | 5.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 27 | 5.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 25 | 5.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 20 | 4.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 15 | 3.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 12 | 2.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 11 | 2.2% |
| Educational services | 7 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 1.4% |
| Information | 4 | 0.8% |
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 68138 vs 68136 →
ZIP 68138 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 68135
Omaha (68135)
25,875 residents
- 68046
Papillion (68046)
25,191 residents
- 68137
Omaha (68137)
24,921 residents
- 68144
Omaha (68144)
24,233 residents
- 68154
Omaha (68154)
22,692 residents
- 68127
Omaha (68127)
21,117 residents
- 68128
La Vista (68128)
17,784 residents
- 68136
Omaha (68136)
13,829 residents
- 68138
Omaha (68138)
12,013 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 68138 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 68138 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 68135
Omaha (68135)
$143,676 median income
- 68136
Omaha (68136)
$133,472 median income
- 68046
Papillion (68046)
$116,907 median income
- 68059
Springfield (68059)
$98,238 median income
- 68128
La Vista (68128)
$86,410 median income
- 68138
Omaha (68138)
$86,007 median income
- 68144
Omaha (68144)
$83,576 median income
- 68154
Omaha (68154)
$81,385 median income
- 68137
Omaha (68137)
$80,739 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 68138 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68136 | Omaha, NE | 13,829 | 2.8 mi |
| 68137 | Omaha, NE | 24,921 | 3.6 mi |
| 68128 | La Vista, NE | 17,784 | 4.1 mi |
| 68144 | Omaha, NE | 24,233 | 5.5 mi |
| 68010 | Boys Town, NE | 745 | 6.9 mi |
| 68046 | Papillion, NE | 25,191 | 4.5 mi |
| 68135 | Omaha, NE | 25,875 | 4.6 mi |
| 68059 | Springfield, NE | 3,158 | 6.3 mi |
| 68154 | Omaha, NE | 22,692 | 7.6 mi |
| 68127 | Omaha, NE | 21,117 | 5.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 68138, 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 (12,013 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 68138 in?
ZIP code 68138 (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 68138?
ZIP code 68138 in Omaha, NE has a population of 12,013 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68138?
The median household income in ZIP 68138 is $86,007, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68138?
The median home value in ZIP 68138 is $237,200, which is 15% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68138?
The largest racial group in ZIP 68138 is White at 86.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68138?
ZIP code 68138 has 495 business establishments employing approximately 14,253 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68138?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68138 are: Construction (94), Wholesale trade (90), Transportation and warehousing (51). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 68138?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 68138 increased by 5.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 139%. 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 68138?
In ZIP code 68138, 59.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.4% 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 68138?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 68138 is 20.1 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 68138?
In ZIP code 68138, approximately 67.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68138?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68138 is 5.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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