68122 ZIP Code — Omaha, NE
Douglas County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68122 is located in Omaha, Nebraska, within Douglas County. It covers approximately 17.57 square miles and serves a population of 12,876 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402/531.
About ZIP code 68122
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $220,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $101,865. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
12,876
population
17.57
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68122 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68122
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68122. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Omaha | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
68142 Omaha (2.4 mi)
68152 Omaha (2.8 mi)
68134 Omaha (4.6 mi)
68112 Omaha (5 mi)
68164 Omaha (5.4 mi)
68104 Omaha (5.7 mi)
68111 Omaha (6.7 mi)
68114 Omaha (7.2 mi)
68023 Fort Calhoun (7.4 mi)
68116 Omaha (7.6 mi)
68132 Omaha (7.6 mi)
68154 Omaha (7.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 12,876 |
| Population density | 733 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 31 |
| County FIPS | 055 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 17.57 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.83 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.3672 |
| Longitude | -96.0528 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 402/531 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 21.9% | 37.2% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 44.5% | 32.2% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 30.1% | 23.2% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 3.5% | 7.4% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
12,876
Population
733
People per sq mi
32.2
Median age
$101,865
Median household income
$36,184
Per capita income
$220,200
Median home value
$1,261
Median monthly rent
81.7%
Home ownership
5.8%
Poverty rate
2.3%
Unemployment
3,765
Housing units
35.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
609
Under 5
708
427
5–9
498
495
10–14
577
444
15–19
517
225
20–24
261
1,219
25–34
1,420
725
35–44
844
725
45–54
845
306
55–59
356
248
60–64
288
344
65–74
401
141
75–84
165
41
85+
47
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,895 | 30.3% |
| 18 and over | 8,981 | 69.7% |
| 65 and over | 1,139 | 8.8% |
| Median age | 32.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
52.8%
Black or African American
24.5%
Asian
9.3%
Two or more races
5.5%
Hispanic or Latino
3.5%
Other race
2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,045 | 52.8% |
| Black or African American | 3,271 | 24.5% |
| Asian | 1,247 | 9.3% |
| Two or more races | 734 | 5.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 465 | 3.5% |
| Other race | 384 | 2.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 169 | 1.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 26 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 21.9% | 37.2% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 44.5% | 32.2% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 30.1% | 23.2% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 3.5% | 7.4% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
2.3%
$10k–$15k
2.6%
$15k–$25k
3.3%
$25k–$35k
3.9%
$35k–$50k
7.3%
$50k–$75k
11.0%
$75k–$100k
15.3%
$100k–$150k
37.5%
$150k–$200k
10.4%
$200k+
6.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 11.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 37.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.4% |
| $200k+ | 6.3% |
| Median income | $101,865 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.4%
$50k–$100k
0.1%
$100k–$150k
5.7%
$150k–$200k
22.9%
$200k–$300k
52.3%
$300k–$500k
12.0%
$500k–$1M
2.3%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $220,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,261 |
| Owner occupied | 81.7% |
| Renter occupied | 18.3% |
| Vacant | 2.8% |
| Single-family detached | 83.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.3% |
| Mobile homes | 4.6% |
| Median rooms | 6.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.99 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.7% |
| 2010–2019 | 16.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 39.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 24.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 4.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 5.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 2.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 11.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 69.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.6% |
| 3 or more | 25.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 69.3% |
| Electricity | 24.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.6% |
| Wood | 1.4% |
| No fuel used | 1.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,521 | 56.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 337 | 7.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 329 | 7.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,266 | 28.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,158 | 48.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 884 | 19.9% |
| Average household size | 2.89 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 28.9% | 35.3% |
| Married | 61.2% | 46.4% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 3.0% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 14.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.2%
Some HS, no diploma
3.6%
HS graduate
22.1%
Some college, no degree
20.6%
Associate's degree
13.9%
Bachelor's degree
22.6%
Graduate / professional
13.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 35.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 73 | 2.0% |
| Kindergarten | 196 | 5.4% |
| Elementary school | 1,702 | 47.2% |
| High school | 758 | 21.0% |
| College / grad school | 880 | 24.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.6%
Manufacturing
11.6%
Retail trade
10.2%
Professional & management
9.8%
Finance & real estate
8.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.8%
Transportation & utilities
6.7%
Construction
6.2%
Public administration
3.5%
Other services
2.8%
Wholesale trade
2.2%
Information
1.9%
Agriculture & mining
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 44.4% |
| Service | 13.3% |
| Sales & office | 21.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.2% |
| Production & transportation | 12.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.9% |
| Government | 11.4% |
| Self-employed | 3.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 72.2% |
| Carpool | 10.1% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.8% |
| Work from home | 13.5% |
| Other means | 2.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.9 |
Poverty
All people
5.8%
Under 18 years
5.2%
18 and over
6.1%
Married-couple families
0.9%
Female-led households
15.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 21.9% |
| Retirement income | 17.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.1% |
| High blood pressure | 25.5% |
| High cholesterol | 27.3% |
| Diabetes | 7.4% |
| Heart disease | 3.5% |
| Stroke | 1.9% |
| Asthma | 8.2% |
| Arthritis | 17.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 3.6% |
| Cancer | 4.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.7% |
| Binge drinking | 23.7% |
| No physical activity | 18.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.2% |
| Depression | 18.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 8.5% |
| Poor mental health | 12.9% |
| Poor physical health | 6.8% |
| No health insurance | 14.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.2% |
| Visited dentist | 68.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.6% |
| Teeth loss | 9.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 764 | 8.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.1% |
| Under 18 | 4.2% |
| 18–64 years | 9.4% |
| 65 and over | 35.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 79.8% |
| Public insurance | 22.5% |
| No insurance | 4.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 11,559 | 89.8% |
| Spanish | 361 | 3.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 73 | 0.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 217 | 1.9% |
| Other languages | 34 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 11,544 | 89.7% |
| Born in same state | 11,300 | 87.8% |
| Born in different state | 8,038 | 62.4% |
| Foreign born | 244 | 1.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,332 | 10.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 544 | 40.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 908 | 7.1% |
| Arab | 535 | 4.2% |
| French | 424 | 3.3% |
| Polish | 285 | 2.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 184 | 1.4% |
| Dutch | 91 | 0.7% |
| Irish | 43 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 8 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 34.6% |
| Internet access | 97.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68122
What city is ZIP code 68122 in?
ZIP code 68122 is primarily assigned to Omaha, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68122 in?
ZIP code 68122 falls within Douglas County, Nebraska.
Is ZIP code 68122 family-oriented?
30% of residents in ZIP code 68122 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
Is ZIP code 68122 mostly owner-occupied?
82% of occupied units in ZIP code 68122 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 68122?
ZIP code 68122 has an estimated population of 12,876 residents, with a density of 733 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 68122?
The median household income in ZIP code 68122 is $101,865, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 68122 in?
ZIP code 68122 observes the CST timezone.