68138 ZIP Code — Omaha, NE
Sarpy County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68138 is located in Omaha, Nebraska, within Sarpy County. It covers approximately 11.11 square miles and serves a population of 11,414 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.
About ZIP code 68138
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $203,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.
Median household income is $84,406. The poverty rate of 5% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
11,414
population
11.11
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68138 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68138
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68138. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Omaha | Acceptable |
| Omaha | Acceptable |
| Omaha | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
68136 Omaha (2.6 mi)
68137 Omaha (3.5 mi)
68135 Omaha (4.4 mi)
68144 Omaha (5.3 mi)
68127 Omaha (5.5 mi)
68130 Omaha (5.9 mi)
68059 Springfield (6.8 mi)
68028 Gretna (6.9 mi)
68124 Omaha (6.9 mi)
68157 Omaha (7.3 mi)
68157 Omaha (7.3 mi)
68154 Omaha (7.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 11,414 |
| Population density | 1,027 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 31 |
| County FIPS | 153 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 11.11 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.42 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.1587 |
| Longitude | -96.1382 |
| 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 | 25.3% | 27.1% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.7% | 32.7% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 33.5% | 32.9% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 5.5% | 7.3% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
11,414
Population
1,027
People per sq mi
35.0
Median age
$84,406
Median household income
$42,988
Per capita income
$203,200
Median home value
$1,073
Median monthly rent
74.9%
Home ownership
5.0%
Poverty rate
1.1%
Unemployment
3,539
Housing units
35.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
356
Under 5
335
445
5–9
420
364
10–14
344
298
15–19
280
376
20–24
355
1,099
25–34
1,036
943
35–44
889
668
45–54
629
388
55–59
365
416
60–64
393
370
65–74
348
148
75–84
139
5
85+
5
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,655 | 23.3% |
| 18 and over | 8,759 | 76.7% |
| 65 and over | 1,015 | 8.9% |
| Median age | 35.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
86%
Two or more races
4.8%
Hispanic or Latino
4.5%
Asian
1.6%
Other race
1.6%
Black or African American
1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,277 | 86% |
| Two or more races | 574 | 4.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 534 | 4.5% |
| Asian | 197 | 1.6% |
| Other race | 190 | 1.6% |
| Black or African American | 120 | 1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 56 | 0.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 25.3% | 27.1% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.7% | 32.7% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 33.5% | 32.9% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 5.5% | 7.3% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
3.0%
$10k–$15k
0.5%
$15k–$25k
5.8%
$25k–$35k
5.5%
$35k–$50k
11.3%
$50k–$75k
15.8%
$75k–$100k
14.9%
$100k–$150k
26.8%
$150k–$200k
10.6%
$200k+
5.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 26.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.6% |
| $200k+ | 5.8% |
| Median income | $84,406 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.6%
$50k–$100k
0.6%
$100k–$150k
11.7%
$150k–$200k
32.1%
$200k–$300k
44.2%
$300k–$500k
6.5%
$500k–$1M
1.0%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $203,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,073 |
| Owner occupied | 74.9% |
| Renter occupied | 25.1% |
| Vacant | 1.2% |
| Single-family detached | 77.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 13.4% |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.71 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 27.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 34.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 12.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 12.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 55.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.9% |
| 3 or more | 23.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 73.5% |
| Electricity | 25.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,370 | 51.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 265 | 5.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,039 | 22.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 975 | 21.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,571 | 33.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 723 | 15.6% |
| Average household size | 2.45 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.7% | 27.5% |
| Married | 54.6% | 56.4% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 0.3% | 3.6% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 11.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.0%
Some HS, no diploma
2.5%
HS graduate
27.1%
Some college, no degree
25.1%
Associate's degree
9.0%
Bachelor's degree
26.1%
Graduate / professional
9.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 35.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 185 | 6.2% |
| Kindergarten | 217 | 7.2% |
| Elementary school | 1,159 | 38.6% |
| High school | 467 | 15.5% |
| College / grad school | 976 | 32.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.8%
Professional & management
12.4%
Retail trade
11.2%
Finance & real estate
10.8%
Manufacturing
9.2%
Construction
9.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.8%
Other services
6.0%
Transportation & utilities
5.4%
Public administration
2.8%
Wholesale trade
2.1%
Agriculture & mining
1.3%
Information
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 40.7% |
| Service | 14.3% |
| Sales & office | 25.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.4% |
| Production & transportation | 7.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 86.8% |
| Government | 9.7% |
| Self-employed | 3.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 88.4% |
| Carpool | 3.1% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.5% |
| Work from home | 7.4% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.5 |
Poverty
All people
5.0%
Under 18 years
6.0%
18 and over
4.6%
Married-couple families
1.0%
Female-led households
21.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 17.5% |
| Retirement income | 18.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.7% |
| High blood pressure | 23.2% |
| High cholesterol | 25.4% |
| Diabetes | 6.1% |
| Heart disease | 3.2% |
| Stroke | 1.5% |
| Asthma | 7.9% |
| Arthritis | 15.4% |
| Kidney disease | 1.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 3.3% |
| Cancer | 4.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.0% |
| Binge drinking | 23.6% |
| No physical activity | 17.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.2% |
| Depression | 18.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 7.5% |
| Poor mental health | 12.3% |
| Poor physical health | 6.1% |
| No health insurance | 11.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.2% |
| Visited dentist | 73.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.2% |
| Teeth loss | 7.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 679 | 7.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.1% |
| Under 18 | 6.0% |
| 18–64 years | 7.6% |
| 65 and over | 29.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 84.4% |
| Public insurance | 19.7% |
| No insurance | 4.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 10,723 | 93.9% |
| Spanish | 159 | 1.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 69 | 0.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 59 | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 16 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 11,230 | 98.4% |
| Born in same state | 11,117 | 97.4% |
| Born in different state | 7,727 | 67.7% |
| Foreign born | 113 | 1.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 184 | 1.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 149 | 81.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,670 | 14.6% |
| French | 1,285 | 11.3% |
| Dutch | 348 | 3% |
| Arab | 264 | 2.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 196 | 1.7% |
| English | 185 | 1.6% |
| German | 23 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 8 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.7% |
| Internet access | 98.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68138
What city is ZIP code 68138 in?
ZIP code 68138 is primarily assigned to Omaha, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68138 in?
ZIP code 68138 falls within Sarpy County, Nebraska.
What is the population of ZIP code 68138?
ZIP code 68138 has an estimated population of 11,414 residents, with a density of 1,027 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68138?
The median home value in ZIP code 68138 is $203,200.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 68138?
The median household income in ZIP code 68138 is $84,406, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 68138 in?
ZIP code 68138 observes the CST timezone.