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Omaha, NE · standard

ZIP Code 68154

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

22,692
1,336/sq mi
$81,385
Median income
$326,100
Median home value
54.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 36%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 30%
home value, US ZIPs
1,336
people per sq mi
57%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68154 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 68154 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 17.0 square miles in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska. The area is home to 22,692 residents, producing a population density of 1,336 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 68154 against Nebraska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 68154 sits at $81,385 (6% above the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $58,601. The poverty rate stands at 6.5% and the unemployment rate at 2.8%. On housing, the median home value is $326,100 (74% above the state average) with median rent at $1,220 per month, and 57.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 68154 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 54.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is 17 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Douglas County, so you can benchmark 68154 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 68154

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68154.

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 68154, 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

22,692

Population

17.0

Area (sq mi)

1,336

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68154?

38.3

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

8.2%

Foreign-Born

White 81.6%
African American 5.9%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%

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?

$81,385

Median Household Income

+6% vs state

$58,601

Per Capita Income

6.5%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

17.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 68154 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$81,385 Top 36% higher than 64% 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 69.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 54.1%

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

What does housing look like?

11,071

Total Housing Units

10,773

Occupied Units

298

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 57.1%
Renter 42.9%

$326,100

Median Home Value

+74% vs state

$1,220

Median Rent

1983

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

+1.9%

YoY Change (2024)

227

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+127%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 68154 have increased 1.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +127% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.1% 162
2021 +10.2% 178
2022 +11.0% 198
2023 +12.7% 223
2024 +1.9% 227

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 1,225 business establishments in ZIP 68154, employing approximately 33,548 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,135,557,000.

1,225

Businesses

33,548

Employees

$3.1B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 223 18.2%
Finance and insurance 209 17.1%
Health care and social assistance 201 16.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 99 8.1%
Other services (except public administration) 93 7.6%
Accommodation and food services 74 6.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 69 5.6%
Construction 61 5.0%
Retail trade 55 4.5%
Wholesale trade 30 2.5%
Information 27 2.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 22 1.8%
Educational services 22 1.8%
Transportation and warehousing 19 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 0.8%
Manufacturing 9 0.7%

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 68154 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 68154 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 68154 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 68154 ranks #7 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
68010 Boys Town, NE 745 1.1 mi
68144 Omaha, NE 24,233 2.1 mi
68164 Omaha, NE 27,387 2.4 mi
68137 Omaha, NE 24,921 4.1 mi
68118 Omaha, NE 9,389 3.2 mi
68114 Omaha, NE 16,928 3.3 mi
68116 Omaha, NE 25,429 3.6 mi
68124 Omaha, NE 15,690 3.9 mi
68134 Omaha, NE 28,257 4.1 mi
68130 Omaha, NE 17,972 4.7 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 68154 in? ▼
ZIP code 68154 (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 68154? ▼
ZIP code 68154 in Omaha, NE has a population of 22,692 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68154? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 68154 is $81,385, which is 7% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68154? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 68154 is $326,100, which is 17% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68154? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 68154 is White at 81.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68154? ▼
ZIP code 68154 has 1,225 business establishments employing approximately 33,548 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68154? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68154 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (223), Finance and insurance (209), Health care and social assistance (201). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 68154? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 68154 increased by 1.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 127%. 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 68154? ▼
In ZIP code 68154, 69.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 54.1% 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 68154? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 68154 is 17.4 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 68154? ▼
In ZIP code 68154, approximately 57.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68154? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68154 is 6.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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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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