68106 ZIP Code — Omaha, NE
Douglas County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68106 is located in Omaha, Nebraska, within Douglas County. It covers approximately 5.15 square miles and serves a population of 21,401 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.
About ZIP code 68106
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $181,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 57%.
Median household income is $69,404.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
21,401
population
5.15
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68106 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68106
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68106. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Omaha | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
68182 Omaha (1.3 mi)
68198 Omaha (1.7 mi)
68132 Omaha (1.7 mi)
68105 Omaha (1.7 mi)
68117 Omaha (2.3 mi)
68131 Omaha (2.5 mi)
68124 Omaha (2.7 mi)
68114 Omaha (3.2 mi)
68107 Omaha (3.3 mi)
68127 Omaha (3.5 mi)
68172 Omaha (3.6 mi)
68176 Omaha (3.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 21,401 |
| Population density | 4,156 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 31 |
| County FIPS | 055 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 5.15 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.2396 |
| Longitude | -96.0020 |
| 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 | 40.1% | 37.2% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 40.2% | 32.2% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.3% | 23.2% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 2.4% | 7.4% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
21,401
Population
4,156
People per sq mi
34.9
Median age
$69,404
Median household income
$43,121
Per capita income
$181,400
Median home value
$1,203
Median monthly rent
56.7%
Home ownership
8.1%
Poverty rate
3.9%
Unemployment
6,354
Housing units
46.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
395
Under 5
428
429
5–9
465
688
10–14
748
588
15–19
639
1,155
20–24
1,255
1,884
25–34
2,046
1,263
35–44
1,371
1,047
45–54
1,136
476
55–59
517
735
60–64
798
941
65–74
1,022
448
75–84
487
211
85+
229
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,577 | 16.7% |
| 18 and over | 17,824 | 83.3% |
| 65 and over | 3,338 | 15.6% |
| Median age | 34.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
74.4%
Two or more races
7%
Hispanic or Latino
6.4%
Black or African American
5.2%
Asian
3.6%
Other race
2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,018 | 74.4% |
| Two or more races | 1,591 | 7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,468 | 6.4% |
| Black or African American | 1,194 | 5.2% |
| Asian | 822 | 3.6% |
| Other race | 601 | 2.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 160 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 15 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 40.1% | 37.2% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 40.2% | 32.2% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.3% | 23.2% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 2.4% | 7.4% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
6.2%
$10k–$15k
1.1%
$15k–$25k
4.2%
$25k–$35k
9.9%
$35k–$50k
11.9%
$50k–$75k
21.1%
$75k–$100k
14.2%
$100k–$150k
19.7%
$150k–$200k
6.3%
$200k+
5.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.3% |
| $200k+ | 5.3% |
| Median income | $69,404 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.7%
$50k–$100k
8.1%
$100k–$150k
17.3%
$150k–$200k
29.4%
$200k–$300k
31.6%
$300k–$500k
5.6%
$500k–$1M
2.1%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $181,400 |
| Median rent / month | $1,203 |
| Owner occupied | 56.7% |
| Renter occupied | 43.3% |
| Vacant | 5.4% |
| Single-family detached | 62.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 16.2% |
| Mobile homes | 1.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.14 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 5.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 4.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 16.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 16.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 11.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 23.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 14.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 34.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 35.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 45.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.8% |
| 3 or more | 11.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 74.5% |
| Electricity | 23.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.8% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,136 | 30.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 714 | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,763 | 27.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,578 | 35.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,982 | 19.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,620 | 25.7% |
| Average household size | 2.01 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 47.2% | 41.2% |
| Married | 37.4% | 37.0% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 8.7% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 11.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.8%
Some HS, no diploma
3.3%
HS graduate
19.3%
Some college, no degree
20.6%
Associate's degree
7.7%
Bachelor's degree
27.3%
Graduate / professional
19.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 46.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 256 | 4.3% |
| Kindergarten | 223 | 3.7% |
| Elementary school | 1,624 | 27.1% |
| High school | 983 | 16.4% |
| College / grad school | 2,900 | 48.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.2%
Professional & management
14.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.4%
Retail trade
9.2%
Finance & real estate
8.3%
Construction
8.0%
Transportation & utilities
5.8%
Manufacturing
5.1%
Other services
5.0%
Public administration
3.6%
Wholesale trade
2.7%
Information
1.9%
Agriculture & mining
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 51.9% |
| Service | 11.6% |
| Sales & office | 19.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.7% |
| Production & transportation | 9.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.8% |
| Government | 13.7% |
| Self-employed | 3.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.5% |
| Carpool | 7.8% |
| Public transit | 1.0% |
| Walk | 1.9% |
| Work from home | 9.8% |
| Other means | 1.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 17.4 |
Poverty
All people
8.1%
Under 18 years
4.4%
18 and over
8.9%
Married-couple families
1.4%
Female-led households
11.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.8% |
| Retirement income | 22.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.0% |
| High blood pressure | 26.7% |
| High cholesterol | 28.1% |
| Diabetes | 8.1% |
| Heart disease | 4.6% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 8.1% |
| Arthritis | 19.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.5% |
| Cancer | 5.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.9% |
| Binge drinking | 22.7% |
| No physical activity | 19.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 26.8% |
| Depression | 18.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.5% |
| Poor mental health | 12.9% |
| Poor physical health | 7.5% |
| No health insurance | 14.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.8% |
| Visited dentist | 67.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.1% |
| Teeth loss | 9.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,138 | 6.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.9% |
| Under 18 | 4.5% |
| 18–64 years | 8.3% |
| 65 and over | 28.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 78.6% |
| Public insurance | 26.0% |
| No insurance | 6.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 20,578 | 96.2% |
| Spanish | 982 | 4.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 499 | 2.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 416 | 2.0% |
| Other languages | 63 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 19,499 | 91.1% |
| Born in same state | 19,382 | 90.6% |
| Born in different state | 13,083 | 61.1% |
| Foreign born | 117 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,902 | 8.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 677 | 35.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,724 | 17.4% |
| French | 1,728 | 8.1% |
| Arab | 719 | 3.4% |
| Polish | 403 | 1.9% |
| Dutch | 348 | 1.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 281 | 1.3% |
| English | 186 | 0.9% |
| Irish | 14 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 11 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 47.6% |
| Internet access | 94.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68106
What city is ZIP code 68106 in?
ZIP code 68106 is primarily assigned to Omaha, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68106 in?
ZIP code 68106 falls within Douglas County, Nebraska.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 68106?
46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68106?
The median home value in ZIP code 68106 is $181,400.
What is the population of ZIP code 68106?
ZIP code 68106 has an estimated population of 21,401 residents, with a density of 4,153 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 68106?
The median household income in ZIP code 68106 is $69,404, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 68106 in?
ZIP code 68106 observes the CST timezone.