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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
$86,007
Median income
$237,200
Median home value
37.4%
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 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.

ZIP code 68138 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 30.9 square miles in Omaha, Sarpy County, Nebraska. The area is home to 12,013 residents, producing a population density of 388 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 68138 against Nebraska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 68138 sits at $86,007 (12% above the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $42,950. The poverty rate stands at 5.4% and the unemployment rate at 1.2%. On housing, the median home value is $237,200 (27% above the state average) with median rent at $1,242 per month, and 67.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 68138 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 37.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.2, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Sarpy County, so you can benchmark 68138 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 68138

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68138.

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 68138, 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

12,013

Population

30.9

Area (sq mi)

388

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68138?

34.2

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

3.9%

Foreign-Born

White 86.6%
African American 0.4%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%

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

$42,950

Per Capita Income

5.4%

Poverty Rate

1.2%

Unemployment Rate

20.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 68138 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$86,007 Top 31% higher than 69% 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 59.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.4%

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

What does housing look like?

5,082

Total Housing Units

5,022

Occupied Units

60

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.0%
Renter 33.0%

$237,200

Median Home Value

+27% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 68138 ranks #9 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 68138 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 68138 ranks #6 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Sarpy County

68123 standard
Bellevue, NE
Pop: 27,926
68046 standard
Papillion, NE
Pop: 25,191
68005 standard
Bellevue, NE
Pop: 22,132
68128 standard
La Vista, NE
Pop: 17,784
68136 standard
Omaha, NE
Pop: 13,829
68028 standard
Gretna, NE
Pop: 10,839

Related Areas

Sarpy County Omaha, NE Nebraska

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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Official Data Resources for Omaha, NE

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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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