Omaha, NE · standard
ZIP Code 68144
Douglas County, Nebraska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 24,233
- 1,251/sq mi High-density area
- $83,576
- Median income Above-median income area
- $269,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 46.7%
- 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 34%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 39%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,251
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68144 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 68144 (Omaha, NE) rose +4.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 221.1 in 2023 to 229.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 68144 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, with 24,233 residents across 19.4 square miles, a density of 1,251 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 68144 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $83,576 (9% above the average Nebraska ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,954. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.8% and unemployment is 3.2%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $269,600 (44% above the average Nebraska ZIP), while 66.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,181.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Douglas County, so 68144 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 68144
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Omaha, NE
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68144.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
206 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
182 establishments
- Construction
Construction
145 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
140 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
134 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 68144, 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
24,233
Population
19.4
Area (sq mi)
1,251
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 68144?
39.5
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
4.6%
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?
$83,576
Median Household Income
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$44,954
Per Capita Income
6.8%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
18.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 68144 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)
$83,576 Top 29% higher than 71% 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
11,077housing units
11,077
Total Housing Units
10,738
Occupied Units
339
Vacant Units
2.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$269,600
Median Home Value
+44% vs state ZIP avg
$1,181
Median Rent
1974
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
+4.0%
YoY Change (2024)
230
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+130%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 68144 have increased 4.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +130% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.9% | 163 |
| 2021 | +10.6% | 180 |
| 2022 | +16.6% | 210 |
| 2023 | +5.1% | 221 |
| 2024 | +4.0% | 230 |
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 1,358 business establishments in ZIP 68144, employing approximately 17,602 people with a combined annual payroll of $932,467,000.
1,358
Businesses
17,602
Employees
$932.5M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 206 | 15.2% |
| Retail trade | 182 | 13.4% |
| Construction | 145 | 10.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 140 | 10.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 134 | 9.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 114 | 8.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 99 | 7.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 94 | 6.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 66 | 4.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 58 | 4.3% |
| Manufacturing | 42 | 3.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 21 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 20 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 19 | 1.4% |
| Information | 12 | 0.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.4% |
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 68144 vs 68137 →
ZIP 68144 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 68164
Omaha (68164)
27,387 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
- 68130
Omaha (68130)
17,972 residents
- 68114
Omaha (68114)
16,928 residents
- 68124
Omaha (68124)
15,690 residents
- 68138
Omaha (68138)
12,013 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 68144 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 68144 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 68130
Omaha (68130)
$133,570 median income
- 68118
Omaha (68118)
$133,281 median income
- 68124
Omaha (68124)
$98,750 median income
- 68164
Omaha (68164)
$88,927 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
- 68010
Boys Town (68010)
$73,750 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 68144 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68137 | Omaha, NE | 24,921 | 2.0 mi |
| 68154 | Omaha, NE | 22,692 | 2.1 mi |
| 68010 | Boys Town, NE | 745 | 1.6 mi |
| 68124 | Omaha, NE | 15,690 | 3.5 mi |
| 68164 | Omaha, NE | 27,387 | 4.5 mi |
| 68130 | Omaha, NE | 17,972 | 4.0 mi |
| 68118 | Omaha, NE | 9,389 | 3.6 mi |
| 68114 | Omaha, NE | 16,928 | 4.0 mi |
| 68138 | Omaha, NE | 12,013 | 5.5 mi |
| 68127 | Omaha, NE | 21,117 | 4.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 68144, 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 (24,233 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 68144 in?
ZIP code 68144 (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 68144?
ZIP code 68144 in Omaha, NE has a population of 24,233 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68144?
The median household income in ZIP 68144 is $83,576, which is 10% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68144?
The median home value in ZIP 68144 is $269,600, which is 3% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68144?
The largest racial group in ZIP 68144 is White at 84.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68144?
ZIP code 68144 has 1,358 business establishments employing approximately 17,602 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68144?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68144 are: Health care and social assistance (206), Retail trade (182), Construction (145). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 68144?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 68144 increased by 4.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 130%. 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 68144?
In ZIP code 68144, 66.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.7% 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 68144?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 68144 is 18.9 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 68144?
In ZIP code 68144, approximately 66.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68144?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68144 is 6.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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