68137 ZIP Code — Omaha, NE
Douglas County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68137 is located in Omaha, Nebraska, within Douglas County. It covers approximately 8.36 square miles and serves a population of 24,580 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.
About ZIP code 68137
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 $208,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.
Median household income is $80,856. The poverty rate of 7% 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 18 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
24,580
population
8.36
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68137 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68137
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68137. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Omaha | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
68144 Omaha (1.8 mi)
68138 Omaha (3.5 mi)
68127 Omaha (3.5 mi)
68154 Omaha (3.9 mi)
68135 Omaha (3.9 mi)
68124 Omaha (4 mi)
68130 Omaha (4.3 mi)
68136 Omaha (4.4 mi)
68118 Omaha (5 mi)
68114 Omaha (5.2 mi)
68117 Omaha (6.1 mi)
68106 Omaha (6.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 24,580 |
| Population density | 2,940 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 31 |
| County FIPS | 055 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 8.36 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.2072 |
| Longitude | -96.1198 |
| 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 | 30.4% | 37.2% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 39.0% | 32.2% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.0% | 23.2% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 3.6% | 7.4% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
24,580
Population
2,940
People per sq mi
38.8
Median age
$80,856
Median household income
$41,455
Per capita income
$208,500
Median home value
$1,254
Median monthly rent
65.2%
Home ownership
6.6%
Poverty rate
2.6%
Unemployment
7,218
Housing units
35.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
748
Under 5
717
807
5–9
774
802
10–14
769
699
15–19
671
458
20–24
439
2,021
25–34
1,938
1,774
35–44
1,700
1,481
45–54
1,420
707
55–59
678
822
60–64
788
1,350
65–74
1,295
632
75–84
605
248
85+
237
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,575 | 22.7% |
| 18 and over | 19,005 | 77.3% |
| 65 and over | 4,367 | 17.8% |
| Median age | 38.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
78%
Hispanic or Latino
6%
Two or more races
5.7%
Asian
4.2%
Other race
2.9%
Black or African American
2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,388 | 78% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,557 | 6% |
| Two or more races | 1,485 | 5.7% |
| Asian | 1,110 | 4.2% |
| Other race | 762 | 2.9% |
| Black or African American | 752 | 2.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 75 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 30.4% | 37.2% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 39.0% | 32.2% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.0% | 23.2% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 3.6% | 7.4% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
3.4%
$10k–$15k
2.4%
$15k–$25k
4.9%
$25k–$35k
5.3%
$35k–$50k
10.5%
$50k–$75k
19.7%
$75k–$100k
16.9%
$100k–$150k
22.2%
$150k–$200k
9.0%
$200k+
5.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 22.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.0% |
| $200k+ | 5.8% |
| Median income | $80,856 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.4%
$50k–$100k
2.4%
$100k–$150k
9.2%
$150k–$200k
29.6%
$200k–$300k
42.8%
$300k–$500k
9.3%
$500k–$1M
2.0%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $208,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,254 |
| Owner occupied | 65.2% |
| Renter occupied | 34.8% |
| Vacant | 3.3% |
| Single-family detached | 64.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 11.5% |
| Mobile homes | 1.1% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.44 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 22.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 32.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 15.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 12.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 50.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.9% |
| 3 or more | 18.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 74.2% |
| Electricity | 23.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.2% |
| Fuel oil | 0.4% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,668 | 44.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 744 | 7.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,152 | 20.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,948 | 28.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,953 | 28.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,003 | 28.6% |
| Average household size | 2.31 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.0% | 26.2% |
| Married | 50.9% | 49.1% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 4.0% | 8.0% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 16.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.0%
Some HS, no diploma
2.0%
HS graduate
21.4%
Some college, no degree
25.8%
Associate's degree
12.1%
Bachelor's degree
24.8%
Graduate / professional
10.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 35.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 336 | 5.7% |
| Kindergarten | 294 | 5.0% |
| Elementary school | 2,354 | 39.7% |
| High school | 1,416 | 23.9% |
| College / grad school | 1,534 | 25.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.2%
Professional & management
12.5%
Retail trade
11.9%
Finance & real estate
10.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.0%
Construction
7.9%
Manufacturing
7.9%
Transportation & utilities
5.9%
Other services
5.0%
Wholesale trade
3.3%
Public administration
3.2%
Information
2.4%
Agriculture & mining
1.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 43.7% |
| Service | 14.7% |
| Sales & office | 20.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.6% |
| Production & transportation | 12.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.8% |
| Government | 8.8% |
| Self-employed | 6.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.4% |
| Carpool | 7.8% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 1.0% |
| Work from home | 9.6% |
| Other means | 1.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 17.7 |
Poverty
All people
6.6%
Under 18 years
6.4%
18 and over
6.6%
Married-couple families
3.9%
Female-led households
2.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.2% |
| Retirement income | 20.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.8% |
| High blood pressure | 27.9% |
| High cholesterol | 30.2% |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart disease | 4.6% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 7.9% |
| Arthritis | 20.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.5% |
| Cancer | 6.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.6% |
| Binge drinking | 22.7% |
| No physical activity | 18.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 27.3% |
| Depression | 18.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.1% |
| Poor mental health | 12.4% |
| Poor physical health | 7.5% |
| No health insurance | 13.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.2% |
| Visited dentist | 69.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.4% |
| Teeth loss | 8.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,588 | 8.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.2% |
| Under 18 | 2.2% |
| 18–64 years | 6.3% |
| 65 and over | 28.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 78.9% |
| Public insurance | 28.2% |
| No insurance | 5.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 23,115 | 94.0% |
| Spanish | 899 | 3.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 381 | 1.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 78 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 279 | 1.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 22,556 | 91.8% |
| Born in same state | 22,338 | 90.9% |
| Born in different state | 15,279 | 62.2% |
| Foreign born | 218 | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,024 | 8.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 600 | 29.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 4,009 | 16.3% |
| French | 2,545 | 10.4% |
| Arab | 858 | 3.5% |
| Dutch | 559 | 2.3% |
| Polish | 477 | 1.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 447 | 1.8% |
| Norwegian | 147 | 0.6% |
| Irish | 78 | 0.3% |
| German | 59 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.8% |
| Internet access | 95.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68137
What city is ZIP code 68137 in?
ZIP code 68137 is primarily assigned to Omaha, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68137 in?
ZIP code 68137 falls within Douglas County, Nebraska.
What is the population of ZIP code 68137?
ZIP code 68137 has an estimated population of 24,580 residents, with a density of 2,942 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68137?
The median home value in ZIP code 68137 is $208,500.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 68137?
The median household income in ZIP code 68137 is $80,856, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 68137 in?
ZIP code 68137 observes the CST timezone.