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Omaha, NE · standard

ZIP Code 68157

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

5,213
802/sq mi
$98,015
Median income
$239,000
Median home value
31.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 20%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 45%
home value, US ZIPs
802
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68157 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 68157 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 6.5 square miles in Omaha, Sarpy County, Nebraska. The area is home to 5,213 residents, producing a population density of 802 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 68157 against Nebraska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 68157 sits at $98,015 (28% above the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $38,222. The poverty rate stands at 6.7% and the unemployment rate at 6.4%. On housing, the median home value is $239,000 (28% above the state average) with median rent at $1,418 per month, and 75.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 68157 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.3, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Sarpy County, so you can benchmark 68157 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 68157

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68157.

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 68157, 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

5,213

Population

6.5

Area (sq mi)

802

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68157?

37.3

Median Age

57.3%

Male

42.7%

Female

10.4%

Foreign-Born

White 62.4%
African American 4.9%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.1%
Hispanic or Latino 22.9%

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?

$98,015

Median Household Income

+28% vs state

$38,222

Per Capita Income

6.7%

Poverty Rate

6.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 68157 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$98,015 Top 20% higher than 80% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 63.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.1%

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

What does housing look like?

2,087

Total Housing Units

2,009

Occupied Units

78

Vacant Units

2.61

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.4%
Renter 24.6%

$239,000

Median Home Value

+28% vs state

$1,418

Median Rent

1978

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)

231

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+131%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 68157 have decreased 4.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +131% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.1% 169
2021 +14.8% 194
2022 +11.0% 215
2023 +11.6% 240
2024 -4.0% 231

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 59 business establishments in ZIP 68157, employing approximately 413 people with a combined annual payroll of $20,957,000.

59

Businesses

413

Employees

$21.0M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 20 33.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 16.9%
Health care and social assistance 6 10.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 6.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 6.8%
Wholesale trade 3 5.1%
Retail trade 3 5.1%
Finance and insurance 3 5.1%
Other services (except public administration) 3 5.1%

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 68157 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 68157 ranks #0 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 68157 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 68157 ranks #3 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
68117 Omaha, NE 8,032 2.0 mi
68147 Bellevue, NE 10,351 2.1 mi
68106 Omaha, NE 19,936 4.2 mi
68133 Papillion, NE 9,703 4.5 mi
68128 La Vista, NE 17,784 3.6 mi
68107 Omaha, NE 29,491 3.1 mi
68127 Omaha, NE 21,117 3.4 mi
68132 Omaha, NE 14,101 6.0 mi
68105 Omaha, NE 23,842 4.6 mi
68124 Omaha, NE 15,690 4.8 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
68138 standard
Omaha, NE
Pop: 12,013

Related Areas

Sarpy County Omaha, NE Nebraska

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 68157 in? ▼
ZIP code 68157 (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 68157? ▼
ZIP code 68157 in Omaha, NE has a population of 5,213 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68157? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 68157 is $98,015, which is 28% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68157? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 68157 is $239,000, which is 14% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68157? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 68157 is White at 62.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68157? ▼
ZIP code 68157 has 59 business establishments employing approximately 413 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68157? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68157 are: Construction (20), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (10), Health care and social assistance (6). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 68157? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 68157 decreased by 4.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 131%. 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 68157? ▼
In ZIP code 68157, 63.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 68157? ▼
In ZIP code 68157, approximately 75.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68157? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68157 is 6.7% 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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.