68178 ZIP Code — Omaha, NE
Douglas County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68178 is located in Omaha, Nebraska, within Douglas County. It covers approximately 0.22 square miles and serves a population of 2,368 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 531/402.
About ZIP code 68178
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character.
The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 13 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 63% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
Overall, ZIP code 68178 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and economic challenges above the national average.
2,368
population
0.22
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68178 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68178
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68178. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Omaha | Acceptable |
| Omaha | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
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68183 Omaha (0 mi)
68172 Omaha (0 mi)
68179 Omaha (0 mi)
68102 Omaha (0.5 mi)
68131 Omaha (1.5 mi)
68108 Omaha (1.5 mi)
68198 Omaha (2.1 mi)
68105 Omaha (2.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 2,368 |
| Population density | 10,764 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 31 |
| County FIPS | 055 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.22 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.2586 |
| Longitude | -95.9376 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 531/402 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 0.0% | 37.2% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 100.0% | 32.2% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 23.2% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 7.4% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
2,368
Population
10,764
People per sq mi
19.8
Median age
$0
Median household income
$4,951
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$938
Median monthly rent
0.0%
Home ownership
53.5%
Poverty rate
9.7%
Unemployment
42
Housing units
63.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
609
15–19
711
434
20–24
506
35
25–34
40
8
35–44
10
4
45–54
5
3
65–74
3
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 17 | 0.7% |
| 18 and over | 2,351 | 99.3% |
| 65 and over | 6 | 0.3% |
| Median age | 19.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
71.1%
Asian
11%
Two or more races
8.3%
Hispanic or Latino
4.6%
Black or African American
4.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.3%
Other race
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,765 | 71.1% |
| Asian | 274 | 11% |
| Two or more races | 205 | 8.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 113 | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 110 | 4.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.3% |
| Other race | 7 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 0.0% | 37.2% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 100.0% | 32.2% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 23.2% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 7.4% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
44.9%
$10k–$15k
10.3%
$15k–$25k
9.0%
$25k–$35k
5.1%
$35k–$50k
8.3%
$50k–$75k
16.0%
$75k–$100k
6.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 44.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 10.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 6.4% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $938 |
| Owner occupied | 0.0% |
| Renter occupied | 100.0% |
| Vacant | 21.2% |
| Single-family detached | 6.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 78.8% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 2.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 0.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 18.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 22.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 23.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 4.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 37.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 47.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 12.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 2.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 17.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 76.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 6.4% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 12.8% |
| Electricity | 78.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 6.4% |
| No fuel used | 2.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8 | 5.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 99 | 63.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 49 | 31.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 0 | 0.0% |
| Average household size | 1.12 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 98.8% | 99.4% |
| Married | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
12.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
19.4%
Some college, no degree
5.6%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
63.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 63.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 2,272 | 100.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
56.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.4%
Retail trade
10.1%
Finance & real estate
6.8%
Professional & management
4.1%
Construction
3.1%
Manufacturing
2.4%
Transportation & utilities
2.2%
Other services
2.1%
Agriculture & mining
0.7%
Public administration
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 27.6% |
| Service | 31.8% |
| Sales & office | 30.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 2.5% |
| Production & transportation | 7.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 94.6% |
| Government | 3.2% |
| Self-employed | 2.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 37.8% |
| Carpool | 5.0% |
| Public transit | 3.6% |
| Walk | 44.7% |
| Work from home | 8.2% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 12.9 |
Poverty
All people
53.5%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
53.5%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 0.0% |
| Retirement income | 10.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 25.0% |
| High blood pressure | 10.3% |
| High cholesterol | 10.0% |
| Diabetes | 2.1% |
| Heart disease | 1.3% |
| Stroke | 0.7% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| Arthritis | 5.0% |
| Kidney disease | 1.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 2.3% |
| Cancer | 0.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 11.7% |
| Binge drinking | 26.6% |
| No physical activity | 18.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 26.9% |
| Depression | 25.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 7.7% |
| Poor mental health | 21.5% |
| Poor physical health | 5.5% |
| No health insurance | 16.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 66.9% |
| Visited dentist | 60.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 64.8% |
| Teeth loss | 16.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 15 | 0.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 4.1% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 4.2% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 94.8% |
| Public insurance | 1.9% |
| No insurance | 4.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 2,368 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 106 | 4.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 42 | 1.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 31 | 1.3% |
| Other languages | 33 | 1.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 2,179 | 92.0% |
| Born in same state | 2,157 | 91.1% |
| Born in different state | 529 | 22.3% |
| Foreign born | 22 | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 189 | 8.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 61 | 32.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 416 | 17.6% |
| Polish | 119 | 5% |
| French | 116 | 4.9% |
| Dutch | 49 | 2.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 34 | 1.4% |
| English | 20 | 0.8% |
| Arab | 5 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 6.6% |
| Internet access | 97.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68178
What city is ZIP code 68178 in?
ZIP code 68178 is primarily assigned to Omaha, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68178 in?
ZIP code 68178 falls within Douglas County, Nebraska.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68178?
54% of residents in ZIP code 68178 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 68178?
63% 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 68178?
ZIP code 68178 has an estimated population of 2,368 residents, with a density of 11,014 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 68178 in?
ZIP code 68178 observes the CST timezone.