Nebraska is home to 521 ZIP codes that stretch from the bustling suburbs of Omaha along the Missouri River all the way to the remote reaches of the Panhandle near the Wyoming border. These codes are organized across 93 counties and serve 452 cities and communities, capturing the remarkable contrast between Nebraska's urban centers and its vast agricultural heartland. The ZIP code range of 68002 to 69366 uses 13 distinct prefixes, with denser coverage in the east where Douglas and Lancaster counties — home to Omaha and Lincoln — account for a significant share of the state's total codes. Whether you're looking up a downtown Omaha address or a small farm town in the Sandhills, Nebraska's ZIP code system reflects the full geographic and demographic character of the Cornhusker State.
Nebraska ZIP codes span prefixes 680 through 693, reflecting a geographic sweep from the eastern Missouri River corridor near Omaha and Lincoln westward across the Great Plains toward the Wyoming and Colorado borders. The lower prefixes (680–685) generally cover the more densely populated eastern third of the state, while higher prefixes (686–693) extend into the sparsely settled central and western regions of the Panhandle. This range of 13 distinct prefixes accommodates the state's vast rural landscape while concentrating more codes in urbanized eastern counties.
Douglas County leads Nebraska with 41 ZIP codes, which reflects its status as the state's most populous county and home to Omaha, Nebraska's largest city, whose dense urban neighborhoods, suburbs, and commercial districts require a high number of distinct postal delivery zones.
Quick facts
Nebraska's ZIP code range of 68002 to 69366 spans a numerical breadth of over 1,300 codes, yet only 521 are actively assigned — a reminder of how much of the state's geography is wide-open rangeland and farmland with sparse population density.
Omaha's ZIP codes played a small but notable role in postal history — the city was one of the early adopters of ZIP code-based mail sorting in the 1960s, partly due to its central location and role as a major rail and distribution hub in the American heartland.
Nebraska's 93 counties are all represented within the ZIP code system despite the state having some of the least densely populated counties in the entire United States, meaning some rural Nebraska ZIP codes cover geographic areas larger than some eastern U.S. states.
Frequently asked questions
What ZIP codes are in Omaha, Nebraska?
Omaha, Nebraska uses a wide range of ZIP codes primarily in the 681xx series, including commonly known codes such as 68102, 68104, 68105, 68106, 68107, 68108, 68110, 68111, 68114, 68116, 68117, 68118, 68122, 68124, 68127, 68130, 68131, 68132, 68134, 68135, 68136, 68137, 68138, 68144, 68147, and 68154, among others. The exact ZIP code depends on the specific neighborhood, district, or part of the metro area you are referencing.
How many ZIP codes does Nebraska have?
Nebraska has 521 ZIP codes in total, covering all 93 counties across the state. These ZIP codes serve 452 cities and communities, ranging from densely populated urban areas like Omaha and Lincoln to remote rural towns and farming communities spread across the Great Plains.
What do Nebraska ZIP codes start with?
Nebraska ZIP codes start with the prefixes 680, 681, 683, 684, 685, 686, 687, 688, 689, 690, 691, 692, and 693. All Nebraska ZIP codes fall within the range of 68002 to 69366, and the leading digits generally shift from east to west across the state, with lower prefixes concentrated near Omaha and Lincoln in the east and higher prefixes found in the central plains and western Panhandle region.
Which county in Nebraska has the most ZIP codes?
Douglas County has the most ZIP codes in Nebraska with 41, driven by the large and diverse urban and suburban areas that make up Omaha and its surrounding communities. Lancaster County comes in second with 36 ZIP codes, reflecting the size and growth of Lincoln, the state capital. Saunders County ranks third with 13 ZIP codes, serving a mix of small towns and rural communities just west of the Omaha metro area.
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Demographics & statistics
1,951,138
Population
37.5
Median age
$75,803
Median household income
$38,665
Per capita income
$149,765
Median home value
$665
Median monthly rent
77.1%
Home ownership
9.3%
Poverty rate
2.5%
Unemployment
586,536
Housing units
24.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
MaleFemale
66,687
Under 5
60,467
69,707
5–9
63,206
72,393
10–14
65,642
70,964
15–19
64,346
71,749
20–24
65,058
133,081
25–34
120,670
131,473
35–44
119,211
114,903
45–54
104,187
61,818
55–59
56,053
64,848
60–64
58,801
96,716
65–74
87,696
46,715
75–84
42,359
22,231
85+
20,157
← Male
Female →
Age summary
Group
Count
%
Under 18
479,526
22.3%
18 and over
1,471,612
77.7%
65 and over
315,874
22.5%
Median age
37.5 years
Race & ethnicity
White76.5%
Hispanic or Latino6.5%
Two or more races5.9%
Black or African American4.5%
Other race3.3%
Asian2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Group
Count
%
White
1,596,662
76.5%
Hispanic or Latino
135,139
6.5%
Two or more races
123,607
5.9%
Black or African American
93,117
4.5%
Other race
69,117
3.3%
Asian
48,402
2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
18,949
0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1,284
0.1%
Household income
Under $10k3.7%
$10k–$15k3.4%
$15k–$25k7.6%
$25k–$35k8.7%
$35k–$50k12.8%
$50k–$75k19.4%
$75k–$100k14.1%
$100k–$150k17.6%
$150k–$200k7.0%
$200k+5.7%
Range
% of households
Under $10k
3.7%
$10k–$15k
3.4%
$15k–$25k
7.6%
$25k–$35k
8.7%
$35k–$50k
12.8%
$50k–$75k
19.4%
$75k–$100k
14.1%
$100k–$150k
17.6%
$150k–$200k
7.0%
$200k+
5.7%
Median income
$75,803
Housing
Home values
Under $50k15.1%
$50k–$100k19.3%
$100k–$150k15.0%
$150k–$200k13.5%
$200k–$300k18.1%
$300k–$500k12.8%
$500k–$1M4.7%
$1M+1.2%
Housing overview
Metric
Value
Median home value
$149,765
Median rent / month
$665
Owner occupied
77.1%
Renter occupied
22.7%
Vacant
15.5%
Single-family detached
85.9%
Large apartment buildings
1.8%
Mobile homes
5.8%
Median rooms
6.4
Avg household size (owned)
2.46
Year built
Era
%
2020 or later
0.3%
2010–2019
5.2%
2000–2009
7.5%
1990–1999
8.7%
1980–1989
7.3%
1970–1979
14.2%
1960–1969
8.8%
1950–1959
7.8%
1940–1949
5.7%
1939 or earlier
34.4%
Bedrooms
Size
% of units
No bedroom (studio)
1.1%
1 bedroom
6.4%
2 bedrooms
25.8%
3 bedrooms
38.1%
4 bedrooms
20.3%
5+ bedrooms
8.1%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles
% of households
No vehicle
3.1%
1 vehicle
21.1%
2 vehicles
35.6%
3 or more
40.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type
%
Utility gas
33.7%
Electricity
31.2%
Propane / LP gas
27.4%
Fuel oil
1.1%
Wood
3.9%
No fuel used
0.4%
Households & families
Household type
Count
%
Married-couple family
382,247
56.2%
Cohabiting couple
51,885
5.2%
Male householder, no spouse
149,081
19.3%
Female householder, no spouse
191,864
19.1%
Households with children under 18
238,406
27.0%
Households with seniors (65+)
220,752
36.5%
Average household size
2.43
Marital status
Status
Male
Female
Never married
27.2%
19.4%
Married
58.4%
60.4%
Separated
1.0%
0.9%
Widowed
3.3%
10.0%
Divorced
9.9%
9.2%
Education
Less than 9th grade2.6%
Some HS, no diploma4.5%
HS graduate31.7%
Some college, no degree23.3%
Associate's degree13.2%
Bachelor's degree17.6%
Graduate / professional7.1%
Metric
%
HS diploma or higher
92.8%
Bachelor's or higher
24.7%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type
Count
%
Nursery / preschool
33,501
7.3%
Kindergarten
26,893
5.6%
Elementary school
209,513
44.0%
High school
110,102
24.1%
College / grad school
128,914
17.2%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare21.9%
Agriculture & mining15.6%
Manufacturing9.4%
Retail trade9.4%
Construction7.4%
Transportation & utilities6.6%
Professional & management5.7%
Finance & real estate5.1%
Arts, food & hospitality5.1%
Public administration4.7%
Other services4.7%
Wholesale trade3.0%
Information1.2%
Occupation
Category
%
Management, business & arts
38.5%
Service
13.9%
Sales & office
17.9%
Natural resources & construction
14.6%
Production & transportation
14.9%
Employment type
Type
%
Private sector
70.0%
Government
15.9%
Self-employed
13.3%
Unpaid family workers
0.5%
Commute
Method
%
Drive alone
76.7%
Carpool
8.3%
Public transit
0.3%
Walk
4.0%
Other means
1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)
21.2
Poverty
All people9.3%
Under 18 years10.6%
18 and over8.9%
Married-couple families4.0%
Female-led households20.5%
Income support
Source
% of households
Social Security
36.5%
Retirement income
19.8%
Supplemental Security
3.9%
Cash public assistance
1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP
6.2%
Health indicators
Condition
%
High blood pressure
34.2%
High cholesterol
33.3%
Heart disease
6.9%
Stroke
3.2%
Asthma
8.2%
Arthritis
26.0%
Kidney disease
3.0%
Pulmonary disease
6.3%
Cancer
7.6%
Behavior / access
%
Binge drinking
20.1%
No physical activity
23.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep
28.1%
Fair or poor health
12.1%
Poor mental health
11.3%
Poor physical health
9.3%
No health insurance
13.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)
70.8%
Visited dentist
65.0%
Cholesterol screening
88.0%
Teeth loss
11.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans
Count
%
Civilian veterans
109,715
8.0%
Disability
%
Any disability
14.1%
Under 18
3.9%
18–64 years
10.6%
65 and over
32.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type
%
Private insurance
74.0%
Public insurance
34.7%
Uninsured under 19
5.3%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language
Count
%
English only
1,823,984
94.2%
Spanish
92,157
2.0%
Other Indo-European
60,360
1.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander
8,783
0.2%
Other languages
15,036
0.2%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin
Count
%
Native born (US)
1,804,637
97.1%
Born in same state
1,787,363
96.6%
Born in different state
1,262,431
72.2%
Foreign born
17,274
0.5%
Naturalized citizen
146,501
2.9%
Not a US citizen
62,434
38.6%
Ancestry
Ancestry
Count
%
Italian
229,254
11.7%
French
171,327
8.8%
Arab
71,216
3.6%
Dutch
36,360
1.9%
Polish
35,447
1.8%
Ancestry
Count
%
English
28,091
1.4%
German
5,323
0.3%
Irish
3,220
0.2%
Norwegian
2,248
0.1%
Technology access
Metric
% of households
Computer access
41.6%
Internet access
90.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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