68157 ZIP Code — Omaha, NE
Sarpy County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68157 is located in Omaha, Nebraska, within Sarpy County. It covers approximately 2.58 square miles and serves a population of 5,457 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402/531.
About ZIP code 68157
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $200,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.
Median household income is $90,556.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
5,457
population
2.58
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68157 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68157
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68157. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Omaha | Acceptable |
| Omaha | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
68117 Omaha (2.1 mi)
68117 Omaha (2.1 mi)
68147 Bellevue (2.3 mi)
68147 Bellevue (2.3 mi)
68147 Bellevue (2.3 mi)
68147 Bellevue (2.3 mi)
68127 Omaha (3.4 mi)
68127 Omaha (3.4 mi)
68107 Omaha (3.5 mi)
68107 Omaha (3.5 mi)
68106 Omaha (4.4 mi)
68106 Omaha (4.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 5,457 |
| Population density | 2,115 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 31 |
| County FIPS | 153 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 2.58 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.1762 |
| Longitude | -96.0003 |
| 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 | 37.0% | 27.1% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.2% | 32.7% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.6% | 32.9% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 2.2% | 7.3% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
5,457
Population
2,115
People per sq mi
36.9
Median age
$90,556
Median household income
$37,055
Per capita income
$200,100
Median home value
$1,398
Median monthly rent
69.0%
Home ownership
9.7%
Poverty rate
7.3%
Unemployment
1,532
Housing units
27.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
178
Under 5
123
102
5–9
71
255
10–14
176
195
15–19
135
217
20–24
150
433
25–34
299
572
35–44
395
428
45–54
296
176
55–59
121
182
60–64
126
299
65–74
207
144
75–84
99
46
85+
32
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,123 | 20.6% |
| 18 and over | 4,334 | 79.4% |
| 65 and over | 827 | 15.2% |
| Median age | 36.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
63.5%
Hispanic or Latino
15.1%
Other race
11%
Two or more races
5.4%
Black or African American
2.8%
Asian
2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,082 | 63.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 967 | 15.1% |
| Other race | 707 | 11% |
| Two or more races | 350 | 5.4% |
| Black or African American | 178 | 2.8% |
| Asian | 127 | 2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 13 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 37.0% | 27.1% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.2% | 32.7% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.6% | 32.9% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 2.2% | 7.3% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
2.7%
$10k–$15k
1.8%
$15k–$25k
3.9%
$25k–$35k
10.5%
$35k–$50k
6.8%
$50k–$75k
13.7%
$75k–$100k
20.7%
$100k–$150k
21.2%
$150k–$200k
12.3%
$200k+
6.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 6.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 20.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.3% |
| $200k+ | 6.3% |
| Median income | $90,556 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.9%
$50k–$100k
2.7%
$100k–$150k
8.9%
$150k–$200k
30.5%
$200k–$300k
41.7%
$300k–$500k
6.6%
$500k–$1M
1.2%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $200,100 |
| Median rent / month | $1,398 |
| Owner occupied | 69.0% |
| Renter occupied | 31.0% |
| Vacant | 3.7% |
| Single-family detached | 84.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.67 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 23.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 31.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 21.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 5.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 13.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 56.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 51.5% |
| 3 or more | 26.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 80.4% |
| Electricity | 18.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 930 | 44.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 282 | 13.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 600 | 28.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 291 | 13.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 540 | 25.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 604 | 28.7% |
| Average household size | 2.59 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 43.1% | 26.3% |
| Married | 37.6% | 49.6% |
| Separated | 5.7% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 8.3% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 14.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.0%
Some HS, no diploma
7.5%
HS graduate
33.3%
Some college, no degree
25.4%
Associate's degree
5.1%
Bachelor's degree
23.0%
Graduate / professional
4.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 27.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 522 | 46.4% |
| High school | 279 | 24.8% |
| College / grad school | 325 | 28.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
14.2%
Education & healthcare
13.0%
Finance & real estate
11.4%
Professional & management
10.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.1%
Transportation & utilities
10.0%
Retail trade
9.9%
Construction
9.2%
Public administration
3.8%
Other services
3.5%
Information
2.5%
Wholesale trade
1.7%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.3% |
| Service | 12.8% |
| Sales & office | 24.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.6% |
| Production & transportation | 19.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.1% |
| Government | 13.4% |
| Self-employed | 2.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.4% |
| Carpool | 10.7% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.3% |
| Work from home | 9.5% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.5 |
Poverty
All people
9.7%
Under 18 years
18.4%
18 and over
7.4%
Married-couple families
6.0%
Female-led households
21.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 24.0% |
| Retirement income | 19.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.7% |
| High blood pressure | 30.7% |
| High cholesterol | 28.7% |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart disease | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 8.1% |
| Arthritis | 21.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.3% |
| Cancer | 6.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.8% |
| Binge drinking | 19.7% |
| No physical activity | 22.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.4% |
| Depression | 17.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.4% |
| Poor mental health | 12.2% |
| Poor physical health | 8.3% |
| No health insurance | 15.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.2% |
| Visited dentist | 68.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.1% |
| Teeth loss | 11.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 502 | 11.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 7.7% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 5.9% |
| 65 and over | 25.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 73.3% |
| Public insurance | 25.2% |
| No insurance | 12.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 5,156 | 94.5% |
| Spanish | 314 | 6.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 277 | 5.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 25 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 4,930 | 90.3% |
| Born in same state | 4,893 | 89.7% |
| Born in different state | 3,533 | 64.7% |
| Foreign born | 37 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 527 | 9.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 313 | 59.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 465 | 8.5% |
| French | 394 | 7.2% |
| Arab | 88 | 1.6% |
| Dutch | 81 | 1.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 55 | 1% |
| Irish | 34 | 0.6% |
| English | 32 | 0.6% |
| Norwegian | 30 | 0.5% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.5% |
| Internet access | 94.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68157
What city is ZIP code 68157 in?
ZIP code 68157 is primarily assigned to Omaha, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68157 in?
ZIP code 68157 falls within Sarpy County, Nebraska.
Does ZIP code 68157 have a large veteran population?
12% of civilians in ZIP code 68157 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 68157?
ZIP code 68157 has an estimated population of 5,457 residents, with a density of 2,119 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68157?
The median home value in ZIP code 68157 is $200,100.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 68157?
The median household income in ZIP code 68157 is $90,556, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 68157 in?
ZIP code 68157 observes the CST timezone.