68005 ZIP Code — Bellevue, NE
Sarpy County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68005 is located in Bellevue, Nebraska, within Sarpy County. It covers approximately 18.65 square miles and serves a population of 21,937 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.
About ZIP code 68005
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $179,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 57%.
Median household income is $62,345.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
21,937
population
18.65
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68005 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68005
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68005. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Bellevue | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
68113 Offutt Afb (0.7 mi)
68123 Bellevue (2.5 mi)
68147 Bellevue (5 mi)
68147 Bellevue (5 mi)
68133 Papillion (5.7 mi)
68157 Omaha (6.8 mi)
68157 Omaha (6.8 mi)
68107 Omaha (6.9 mi)
51501 Council Bluffs (7.6 mi)
68117 Omaha (8.2 mi)
68108 Omaha (8.2 mi)
51561 Pacific Junction (8.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 21,937 |
| Population density | 1,176 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 31 |
| County FIPS | 153 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 18.65 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.25 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.1230 |
| Longitude | -95.8906 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 402 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 43.3% | 27.1% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.7% | 32.7% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.9% | 32.9% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 3.1% | 7.3% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
21,937
Population
1,176
People per sq mi
36.2
Median age
$62,345
Median household income
$33,510
Per capita income
$179,300
Median home value
$1,015
Median monthly rent
56.6%
Home ownership
14.8%
Poverty rate
2.8%
Unemployment
5,809
Housing units
29.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
667
Under 5
702
866
5–9
912
736
10–14
775
729
15–19
768
788
20–24
830
1,397
25–34
1,473
1,489
35–44
1,569
968
45–54
1,019
647
55–59
681
707
60–64
746
821
65–74
866
507
75–84
534
360
85+
380
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,457 | 24.9% |
| 18 and over | 16,480 | 75.1% |
| 65 and over | 3,468 | 15.8% |
| Median age | 36.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
67.8%
Two or more races
8.5%
Black or African American
8.3%
Hispanic or Latino
8%
Other race
3.9%
Asian
2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,157 | 67.8% |
| Two or more races | 2,027 | 8.5% |
| Black or African American | 1,974 | 8.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,907 | 8% |
| Other race | 920 | 3.9% |
| Asian | 646 | 2.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 168 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 45 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 43.3% | 27.1% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.7% | 32.7% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.9% | 32.9% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 3.1% | 7.3% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
3.3%
$10k–$15k
4.4%
$15k–$25k
9.3%
$25k–$35k
9.6%
$35k–$50k
14.2%
$50k–$75k
17.8%
$75k–$100k
14.2%
$100k–$150k
15.3%
$150k–$200k
6.6%
$200k+
5.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.6% |
| $200k+ | 5.2% |
| Median income | $62,345 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.2%
$50k–$100k
2.9%
$100k–$150k
20.6%
$150k–$200k
28.5%
$200k–$300k
28.0%
$300k–$500k
10.4%
$500k–$1M
1.5%
$1M+
0.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $179,300 |
| Median rent / month | $1,015 |
| Owner occupied | 56.6% |
| Renter occupied | 43.4% |
| Vacant | 8.0% |
| Single-family detached | 62.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 9.6% |
| Mobile homes | 4.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.56 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 5.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 28.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 24.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 13.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 4.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 14.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 40.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.5% |
| 3 or more | 18.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 74.2% |
| Electricity | 24.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.7% |
| Wood | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,507 | 39.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 667 | 7.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,689 | 19.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,036 | 34.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,883 | 32.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,537 | 28.5% |
| Average household size | 2.45 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 39.0% | 27.4% |
| Married | 47.2% | 41.6% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 9.0% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 19.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.1%
Some HS, no diploma
6.3%
HS graduate
25.7%
Some college, no degree
28.1%
Associate's degree
8.8%
Bachelor's degree
18.1%
Graduate / professional
10.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 29.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 361 | 6.3% |
| Kindergarten | 542 | 9.4% |
| Elementary school | 2,258 | 39.3% |
| High school | 1,251 | 21.8% |
| College / grad school | 1,334 | 23.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.7%
Professional & management
13.3%
Retail trade
11.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.2%
Finance & real estate
8.4%
Construction
7.6%
Transportation & utilities
6.2%
Manufacturing
6.0%
Public administration
5.3%
Other services
4.6%
Wholesale trade
1.9%
Information
1.9%
Agriculture & mining
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 37.1% |
| Service | 17.0% |
| Sales & office | 20.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.4% |
| Production & transportation | 15.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.6% |
| Government | 15.6% |
| Self-employed | 2.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.1% |
| Carpool | 13.4% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 2.2% |
| Work from home | 7.0% |
| Other means | 1.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.3 |
Poverty
All people
14.8%
Under 18 years
18.1%
18 and over
13.7%
Married-couple families
4.6%
Female-led households
29.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.4% |
| Retirement income | 25.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.7% |
| High blood pressure | 32.0% |
| High cholesterol | 31.8% |
| Diabetes | 10.0% |
| Heart disease | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 8.3% |
| Arthritis | 22.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.4% |
| Cancer | 6.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.3% |
| Binge drinking | 18.8% |
| No physical activity | 22.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.6% |
| Depression | 17.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.6% |
| Poor mental health | 12.2% |
| Poor physical health | 8.4% |
| No health insurance | 13.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.6% |
| Visited dentist | 68.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.1% |
| Teeth loss | 10.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,542 | 15.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 4.9% |
| 18–64 years | 14.5% |
| 65 and over | 38.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 69.1% |
| Public insurance | 37.7% |
| No insurance | 8.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 20,568 | 93.8% |
| Spanish | 1,032 | 5.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 437 | 2.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 122 | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 145 | 0.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 20,108 | 91.7% |
| Born in same state | 19,629 | 89.5% |
| Born in different state | 10,734 | 48.9% |
| Foreign born | 479 | 2.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,829 | 8.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 708 | 38.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,846 | 13% |
| French | 1,985 | 9% |
| Arab | 719 | 3.3% |
| English | 423 | 1.9% |
| Polish | 358 | 1.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 237 | 1.1% |
| German | 121 | 0.6% |
| Norwegian | 32 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 20 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.6% |
| Internet access | 94.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68005
What city is ZIP code 68005 in?
ZIP code 68005 is primarily assigned to Bellevue, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68005 in?
ZIP code 68005 falls within Sarpy County, Nebraska.
Does ZIP code 68005 have a large veteran population?
16% of civilians in ZIP code 68005 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68005?
The median home value in ZIP code 68005 is $179,300.
What is the population of ZIP code 68005?
ZIP code 68005 has an estimated population of 21,937 residents, with a density of 1,176 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 68005?
The median household income in ZIP code 68005 is $62,345, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 68005 in?
ZIP code 68005 observes the CST timezone.