68104 ZIP Code — Omaha, NE
Douglas County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68104 is located in Omaha, Nebraska, within Douglas County. It covers approximately 6.60 square miles and serves a population of 37,834 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.
About ZIP code 68104
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $139,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 59%.
Median household income is $56,480. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
37,834
population
6.60
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68104 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68104
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68104. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Omaha | Acceptable |
| Omaha | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
68111 Omaha (1.7 mi)
68132 Omaha (2.2 mi)
68182 Omaha (2.7 mi)
68134 Omaha (2.8 mi)
68131 Omaha (2.9 mi)
68198 Omaha (3 mi)
68114 Omaha (3.6 mi)
68106 Omaha (3.9 mi)
68178 Omaha (4.1 mi)
68176 Omaha (4.1 mi)
68175 Omaha (4.1 mi)
68172 Omaha (4.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 37,834 |
| Population density | 5,732 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 31 |
| County FIPS | 055 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 6.60 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.2955 |
| Longitude | -95.9998 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 402 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 51.5% | 37.2% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.9% | 32.2% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 14.5% | 23.2% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 3.0% | 7.4% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
37,834
Population
5,732
People per sq mi
35.3
Median age
$56,480
Median household income
$30,103
Per capita income
$139,500
Median home value
$976
Median monthly rent
58.7%
Home ownership
16.0%
Poverty rate
6.8%
Unemployment
9,996
Housing units
30.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,356
Under 5
1,451
1,190
5–9
1,272
1,204
10–14
1,288
1,242
15–19
1,329
1,048
20–24
1,120
3,028
25–34
3,238
2,426
35–44
2,594
2,247
45–54
2,403
1,144
55–59
1,224
1,213
60–64
1,298
1,357
65–74
1,452
653
75–84
698
173
85+
186
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9,420 | 24.9% |
| 18 and over | 28,414 | 75.1% |
| 65 and over | 4,519 | 11.9% |
| Median age | 35.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
48.8%
Black or African American
23%
Asian
13%
Two or more races
8.6%
Hispanic or Latino
4.9%
Other race
1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,434 | 48.8% |
| Black or African American | 9,150 | 23% |
| Asian | 5,177 | 13% |
| Two or more races | 3,428 | 8.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,962 | 4.9% |
| Other race | 590 | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 45 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 51.5% | 37.2% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.9% | 32.2% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 14.5% | 23.2% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 3.0% | 7.4% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
5.9%
$10k–$15k
8.0%
$15k–$25k
8.3%
$25k–$35k
8.6%
$35k–$50k
12.3%
$50k–$75k
21.3%
$75k–$100k
12.5%
$100k–$150k
14.0%
$150k–$200k
4.8%
$200k+
4.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 8.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.8% |
| $200k+ | 4.2% |
| Median income | $56,480 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.6%
$50k–$100k
20.4%
$100k–$150k
32.9%
$150k–$200k
22.9%
$200k–$300k
14.1%
$300k–$500k
4.9%
$500k–$1M
1.2%
$1M+
0.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $139,500 |
| Median rent / month | $976 |
| Owner occupied | 58.7% |
| Renter occupied | 41.3% |
| Vacant | 6.0% |
| Single-family detached | 74.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 7.5% |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.50 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 4.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 7.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 16.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 23.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 10.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 27.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 14.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 41.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.3% |
| 3 or more | 14.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 78.7% |
| Electricity | 18.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.8% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,389 | 35.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 978 | 6.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,736 | 24.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,264 | 34.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,641 | 30.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,515 | 22.9% |
| Average household size | 2.43 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 44.0% | 38.9% |
| Married | 40.6% | 38.0% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 6.9% |
| Divorced | 11.0% | 14.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
9.8%
Some HS, no diploma
6.1%
HS graduate
28.0%
Some college, no degree
19.6%
Associate's degree
6.4%
Bachelor's degree
21.3%
Graduate / professional
8.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 84.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 30.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 410 | 4.5% |
| Kindergarten | 569 | 6.2% |
| Elementary school | 3,841 | 41.7% |
| High school | 2,114 | 22.9% |
| College / grad school | 2,278 | 24.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.1%
Professional & management
12.3%
Manufacturing
11.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.1%
Retail trade
8.1%
Finance & real estate
7.9%
Construction
6.8%
Transportation & utilities
6.0%
Other services
3.9%
Public administration
2.8%
Wholesale trade
1.6%
Information
1.6%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 39.8% |
| Service | 16.2% |
| Sales & office | 20.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.5% |
| Production & transportation | 15.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.1% |
| Government | 14.1% |
| Self-employed | 3.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 70.1% |
| Carpool | 12.4% |
| Public transit | 1.9% |
| Walk | 1.3% |
| Work from home | 12.9% |
| Other means | 1.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.1 |
Poverty
All people
16.0%
Under 18 years
20.6%
18 and over
14.5%
Married-couple families
5.3%
Female-led households
23.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.3% |
| Retirement income | 17.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 18.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.6% |
| High blood pressure | 33.1% |
| High cholesterol | 29.2% |
| Diabetes | 11.8% |
| Heart disease | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| Arthritis | 22.3% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.9% |
| Cancer | 5.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 20.0% |
| Binge drinking | 20.4% |
| No physical activity | 26.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.3% |
| Depression | 19.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.0% |
| Poor mental health | 14.6% |
| Poor physical health | 10.1% |
| No health insurance | 18.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.9% |
| Visited dentist | 58.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.0% |
| Teeth loss | 16.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,116 | 7.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.9% |
| Under 18 | 5.2% |
| 18–64 years | 13.1% |
| 65 and over | 37.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 58.8% |
| Public insurance | 34.8% |
| No insurance | 12.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 35,027 | 92.6% |
| Spanish | 3,851 | 11.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 688 | 2.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 323 | 0.9% |
| Other languages | 2,640 | 7.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 32,401 | 85.6% |
| Born in same state | 31,815 | 84.1% |
| Born in different state | 21,513 | 56.9% |
| Foreign born | 586 | 1.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 5,433 | 14.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,722 | 31.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,086 | 8.2% |
| French | 2,479 | 6.6% |
| Arab | 1,599 | 4.2% |
| Dutch | 601 | 1.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 481 | 1.3% |
| English | 379 | 1% |
| Irish | 153 | 0.4% |
| German | 34 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.6% |
| Internet access | 89.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68104
What city is ZIP code 68104 in?
ZIP code 68104 is primarily assigned to Omaha, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68104 in?
ZIP code 68104 falls within Douglas County, Nebraska.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68104?
16% of residents in ZIP code 68104 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68104?
The median home value in ZIP code 68104 is $139,500.
What is the population of ZIP code 68104?
ZIP code 68104 has an estimated population of 37,834 residents, with a density of 5,735 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 68104?
The median household income in ZIP code 68104 is $56,480, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 68104 in?
ZIP code 68104 observes the CST timezone.