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ZIP Code 68178

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

1,573
5,235/sq mi
47.6%
Bachelor's or higher

ZIP code 68178 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.3 square miles in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska. The area is home to 1,573 residents, producing a population density of 5,235 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 68178 against Nebraska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 68178 sits at , while per-capita income is $6,793. The poverty rate stands at 48.5% and the unemployment rate at 9.9%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at $920 per month, and 0.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 68178 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 47.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 19.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Douglas County, so you can benchmark 68178 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 →

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 68178, 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

1,573

Population

0.3

Area (sq mi)

5,235

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68178?

19.9

Median Age

43.6%

Male

56.4%

Female

7.7%

Foreign-Born

White 74.4%
African American 6.3%
Asian 8.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%

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?

$6,793

Per Capita Income

48.5%

Poverty Rate

9.9%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.6%

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

What does housing look like?

161

Total Housing Units

127

Occupied Units

34

Vacant Units

1.06

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 0.0%
Renter 100.0%

$920

Median Rent

1988

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 22 business establishments in ZIP 68178, employing approximately 5,128 people with a combined annual payroll of $242,081,000.

22

Businesses

5,128

Employees

$242.1M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 15 68.2%
Educational services 3 13.6%

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 68178 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 68178 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 Code City Population Distance
68131 Omaha, NE 12,302 0.9 mi
68102 Omaha, NE 6,102 0.8 mi
68105 Omaha, NE 23,842 1.9 mi
68108 Omaha, NE 14,664 2.1 mi
68111 Omaha, NE 23,393 2.2 mi
51510 Carter Lake, IA 3,785 2.2 mi
68132 Omaha, NE 14,101 2.8 mi
68107 Omaha, NE 29,491 4.0 mi
68110 Omaha, NE 9,173 2.9 mi
68106 Omaha, NE 19,936 3.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 68178 in?
ZIP code 68178 (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 68178?
ZIP code 68178 in Omaha, NE has a population of 1,573 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68178?
The largest racial group in ZIP 68178 is White at 74.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68178?
ZIP code 68178 has 22 business establishments employing approximately 5,128 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68178?
In ZIP code 68178, 59.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68178?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68178 is 48.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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