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 High-density area
- $98,015
- Median income Above-median income area
- $239,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 31.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 68157 (Omaha, NE) fell -4.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 240.1 in 2023 to 230.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 68157 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Omaha, Sarpy County, Nebraska, home to 5,213 residents across 6.5 square miles, a density of 802 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 68157 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $98,015 (28% above the average Nebraska ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,222. The poverty rate is 6.7%, with unemployment at 6.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $239,000 (28% above the average Nebraska ZIP), while 75.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,418.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sarpy County, so 68157 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 68157
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Omaha, NE
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68157.
- Construction
Construction
20 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
10 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 6
Health care and social assistance
6 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 4
Real estate and rental and leasing
4 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 4
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 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 68157, 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
5,213
Population
6.5
Area (sq mi)
802
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 68157?
37.3
Median Age
57.3%
Male
42.7%
Female
10.4%
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?
$98,015
Median Household Income
+28% vs state ZIP avg
$38,222
Per Capita Income
6.7%
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 68157 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)
$98,015 Top 13% higher than 87% 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
2,087housing units
2,087
Total Housing Units
2,009
Occupied Units
78
Vacant Units
2.61
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$239,000
Median Home Value
+28% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 68157 vs 68117 →
ZIP 68157 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 68107
Omaha (68107)
29,491 residents
- 68105
Omaha (68105)
23,842 residents
- 68127
Omaha (68127)
21,117 residents
- 68106
Omaha (68106)
19,936 residents
- 68128
La Vista (68128)
17,784 residents
- 68124
Omaha (68124)
15,690 residents
- 68132
Omaha (68132)
14,101 residents
- 68147 10,351
Bellevue (68147)
10,351 residents
- 68133 9,703
Papillion (68133)
9,703 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 68157 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 68157 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 68133
Papillion (68133)
$134,426 median income
- 68124
Omaha (68124)
$98,750 median income
- 68157
Omaha (68157)
$98,015 median income
- 68147
Bellevue (68147)
$90,255 median income
- 68128
La Vista (68128)
$86,410 median income
- 68117
Omaha (68117)
$75,237 median income
- 68106
Omaha (68106)
$69,806 median income
- 68132
Omaha (68132)
$68,221 median income
- 68127
Omaha (68127)
$66,384 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 68157, 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 (5,213 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 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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