68144 ZIP Code — Omaha, NE
Douglas County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68144 is located in Omaha, Nebraska, within Douglas County. It covers approximately 7.33 square miles and serves a population of 25,565 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402/531.
About ZIP code 68144
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 $231,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.
Median household income is $79,042. 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 high — 46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
25,565
population
7.33
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68144 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68144
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68144. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Omaha | Acceptable |
| Omaha | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
68137 Omaha (1.8 mi)
68154 Omaha (2 mi)
68124 Omaha (3.4 mi)
68118 Omaha (3.8 mi)
68127 Omaha (3.9 mi)
68114 Omaha (3.9 mi)
68130 Omaha (3.9 mi)
68135 Omaha (4.4 mi)
68164 Omaha (4.7 mi)
68116 Omaha (5.2 mi)
68138 Omaha (5.3 mi)
68134 Omaha (5.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 25,565 |
| Population density | 3,488 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 31 |
| County FIPS | 055 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 7.33 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.2337 |
| Longitude | -96.1182 |
| 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 | 30.9% | 37.2% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.5% | 32.2% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.6% | 23.2% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 6.0% | 7.4% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
25,565
Population
3,488
People per sq mi
39.7
Median age
$79,042
Median household income
$41,710
Per capita income
$231,400
Median home value
$1,064
Median monthly rent
67.8%
Home ownership
7.4%
Poverty rate
2.9%
Unemployment
7,767
Housing units
45.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
526
Under 5
525
935
5–9
935
1,091
10–14
1,089
959
15–19
959
707
20–24
706
1,276
25–34
1,274
1,985
35–44
1,983
1,488
45–54
1,486
611
55–59
610
861
60–64
860
1,427
65–74
1,425
631
75–84
631
293
85+
292
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,112 | 23.9% |
| 18 and over | 19,453 | 76.1% |
| 65 and over | 4,699 | 18.4% |
| Median age | 39.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
84.3%
Two or more races
4.7%
Black or African American
3.8%
Hispanic or Latino
3.5%
Asian
1.9%
Other race
1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,333 | 84.3% |
| Two or more races | 1,257 | 4.7% |
| Black or African American | 1,019 | 3.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 923 | 3.5% |
| Asian | 496 | 1.9% |
| Other race | 325 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 135 | 0.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 30.9% | 37.2% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.5% | 32.2% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.6% | 23.2% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 6.0% | 7.4% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
2.8%
$10k–$15k
4.3%
$15k–$25k
7.0%
$25k–$35k
6.4%
$35k–$50k
9.5%
$50k–$75k
16.3%
$75k–$100k
15.5%
$100k–$150k
22.6%
$150k–$200k
7.3%
$200k+
8.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 22.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.3% |
| $200k+ | 8.2% |
| Median income | $79,042 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.7%
$50k–$100k
2.6%
$100k–$150k
6.9%
$150k–$200k
20.1%
$200k–$300k
50.7%
$300k–$500k
15.7%
$500k–$1M
2.2%
$1M+
0.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $231,400 |
| Median rent / month | $1,064 |
| Owner occupied | 67.8% |
| Renter occupied | 32.2% |
| Vacant | 4.9% |
| Single-family detached | 68.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 11.5% |
| Mobile homes | 1.2% |
| Median rooms | 6.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.64 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.8% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 1.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 16.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 33.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 31.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 15.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 21.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.3% |
| 3 or more | 19.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 76.5% |
| Electricity | 22.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.5% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,158 | 48.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 467 | 4.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,381 | 22.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,639 | 24.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,162 | 29.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,465 | 32.6% |
| Average household size | 2.39 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.7% | 27.6% |
| Married | 53.3% | 50.6% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 8.7% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 11.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.2%
Some HS, no diploma
3.1%
HS graduate
20.1%
Some college, no degree
22.1%
Associate's degree
7.9%
Bachelor's degree
30.9%
Graduate / professional
14.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 45.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 253 | 3.6% |
| Kindergarten | 332 | 4.8% |
| Elementary school | 3,275 | 47.2% |
| High school | 1,508 | 21.7% |
| College / grad school | 1,570 | 22.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.0%
Professional & management
15.4%
Finance & real estate
14.8%
Retail trade
12.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.1%
Manufacturing
7.9%
Construction
5.6%
Transportation & utilities
4.3%
Other services
3.8%
Wholesale trade
2.9%
Public administration
2.6%
Information
2.3%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 45.2% |
| Service | 14.3% |
| Sales & office | 23.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.7% |
| Production & transportation | 10.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 87.3% |
| Government | 9.4% |
| Self-employed | 3.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.4% |
| Carpool | 9.8% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 12.9% |
| Other means | 0.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.2 |
Poverty
All people
7.4%
Under 18 years
9.2%
18 and over
6.8%
Married-couple families
1.8%
Female-led households
17.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 30.0% |
| Retirement income | 24.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.5% |
| High blood pressure | 28.4% |
| High cholesterol | 30.7% |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart disease | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Asthma | 7.7% |
| Arthritis | 21.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.2% |
| Cancer | 6.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 12.4% |
| Binge drinking | 22.0% |
| No physical activity | 17.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 25.9% |
| Depression | 17.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 8.3% |
| Poor mental health | 11.5% |
| Poor physical health | 7.0% |
| No health insurance | 11.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.4% |
| Visited dentist | 72.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.6% |
| Teeth loss | 7.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,182 | 6.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.5% |
| Under 18 | 4.6% |
| 18–64 years | 8.3% |
| 65 and over | 25.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 80.4% |
| Public insurance | 29.1% |
| No insurance | 5.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 24,514 | 95.9% |
| Spanish | 652 | 2.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 232 | 0.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 103 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 147 | 0.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 24,290 | 95.0% |
| Born in same state | 23,971 | 93.8% |
| Born in different state | 16,335 | 63.9% |
| Foreign born | 319 | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,275 | 5.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 648 | 50.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 4,039 | 15.8% |
| French | 3,197 | 12.5% |
| Arab | 1,069 | 4.2% |
| Polish | 550 | 2.2% |
| Dutch | 454 | 1.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 324 | 1.3% |
| Norwegian | 128 | 0.5% |
| German | 71 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 71 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.6% |
| Internet access | 96.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68144
What city is ZIP code 68144 in?
ZIP code 68144 is primarily assigned to Omaha, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68144 in?
ZIP code 68144 falls within Douglas County, Nebraska.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 68144?
46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the population of ZIP code 68144?
ZIP code 68144 has an estimated population of 25,565 residents, with a density of 3,488 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68144?
The median home value in ZIP code 68144 is $231,400.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 68144?
The median household income in ZIP code 68144 is $79,042, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 68144 in?
ZIP code 68144 observes the CST timezone.