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Sarpy County
Papillion, NE
68046
68046 ZIP Code — Papillion, NE
Sarpy County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68046 is located in
Papillion ,
Nebraska ,
within Sarpy County .
It covers approximately 28.04 square miles and serves a population of
33,312 residents.
This is a po box ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 402 .
About ZIP code 68046
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $303,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.
The gap between median ($111,452) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 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 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 49% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
33,312
Population density
1,188 / sq mi
State FIPS
31
County FIPS
153
Geography
Land area
28.04 sq mi
Water area
1.08 sq mi
Latitude
41.1176
Longitude
-96.0685
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
402
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
23.3%
27.1%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
29.1%
32.7%
33.4%
$100k – $200k
34.8%
32.9%
22.0%
Over $200k
12.8%
7.3%
5.2%
Demographics & statistics
$111,452
Median household income
$303,300
Median home value
$1,180
Median monthly rent
49.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 9,177 27.5% 18 and over 24,135 72.5% 65 and over 4,195 12.6% Median age 37.6 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
Group Count % White 28,711 83.4% Two or more races 2,053 6% Black or African American 1,524 4.4% Hispanic or Latino 1,099 3.2% Asian 600 1.7% Other race 341 1% American Indian / Alaska Native 49 0.1% Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 34 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
23.3%
27.1%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
29.1%
32.7%
33.4%
$100k – $200k
34.8%
32.9%
22.0%
Over $200k
12.8%
7.3%
5.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.5% $10k–$15k 1.3% $15k–$25k 4.9% $25k–$35k 3.5% $35k–$50k 7.5% $50k–$75k 11.1% $75k–$100k 13.7% $100k–$150k 19.6% $150k–$200k 16.3% $200k+ 19.6% Median income $111,452
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $303,300 Median rent / month $1,180 Owner occupied 74.1% Renter occupied 25.9% Vacant 3.4% Single-family detached 77.1% Large apartment buildings 10.0% Mobile homes 0.7% Median rooms 7.1 Avg household size (owned) 2.98
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 2.9% 2010–2019 18.5% 2000–2009 20.0% 1990–1999 15.6% 1980–1989 19.0% 1970–1979 10.4% 1960–1969 7.6% 1950–1959 2.6% 1940–1949 0.2% 1939 or earlier 3.1%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.3% 1 bedroom 10.1% 2 bedrooms 12.7% 3 bedrooms 32.3% 4 bedrooms 33.3% 5+ bedrooms 10.3%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.3% 1 vehicle 24.5% 2 vehicles 43.6% 3 or more 27.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 75.9% Electricity 21.7% Propane / LP gas 1.3% Fuel oil 0.1% Wood 0.5% No fuel used 0.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 7,609 63.6% Cohabiting couple 504 4.2% Male householder, no spouse 1,487 12.4% Female householder, no spouse 2,359 19.7% Households with children under 18 4,627 38.7% Households with seniors (65+) 2,970 24.8% Average household size 2.76
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 26.0% 24.2% Married 65.0% 57.8% Separated 0.2% 0.7% Widowed 1.5% 6.3% Divorced 7.4% 11.0%
Education
Some college, no degree
22.7%
Graduate / professional
19.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 97.4% Bachelor's or higher 49.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 575 6.3% Kindergarten 533 5.9% Elementary school 3,999 44.0% High school 2,328 25.6% College / grad school 1,663 18.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.2%
Professional & management
11.0%
Finance & real estate
10.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.6%
Public administration
7.1%
Transportation & utilities
6.1%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 48.2% Service 14.8% Sales & office 22.8% Natural resources & construction 5.3% Production & transportation 8.9%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 79.5% Government 18.0% Self-employed 2.4% Unpaid family workers 0.1%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 79.6% Carpool 5.5% Public transit 0.2% Walk 0.3% Work from home 12.7% Other means 1.7% Avg commute (minutes) 21.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
1.6%
Female-led households
19.9%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 26.3% Retirement income 27.1% Supplemental Security 3.3% Cash public assistance 2.2% Food stamps / SNAP 4.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 33.3% High blood pressure 27.6% High cholesterol 30.1% Diabetes 7.7% Heart disease 4.4% Stroke 2.0% Asthma 7.8% Arthritis 19.4% Kidney disease 2.1% Pulmonary disease 4.0% Cancer 5.9%
Behavior / access % Smoking 12.7% Binge drinking 20.7% No physical activity 17.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.1% Depression 17.3% Fair or poor health 8.2% Poor mental health 11.3% Poor physical health 6.7% No health insurance 10.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 73.3% Visited dentist 75.0% Cholesterol screening 88.9% Teeth loss 7.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 3,526 15.0%
Disability % Any disability 7.7% Under 18 1.6% 18–64 years 6.7% 65 and over 26.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 86.6% Public insurance 22.2% No insurance 3.3% Uninsured under 19 1.7%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 31,077 93.3% Spanish 440 1.4% Other Indo-European 161 0.5% Asian & Pacific Islander 84 0.3% Other languages 166 0.5%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 32,021 96.1% Born in same state 31,293 93.9% Born in different state 17,569 52.7% Foreign born 728 2.2% Naturalized citizen 1,291 3.9% Not a US citizen 737 57.1%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 4,419 13.3% French 3,992 12% Arab 1,137 3.4% Dutch 777 2.3% Polish 614 1.8%
Ancestry Count % English 251 0.8% German 175 0.5% Irish 155 0.5% Norwegian 5 0%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 35.9% Internet access 96.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68046
What city is ZIP code 68046 in?
ZIP code 68046 is primarily assigned to Papillion, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68046 in?
ZIP code 68046 falls within Sarpy County, Nebraska.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 68046?
49% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
Does ZIP code 68046 have a large veteran population?
15% of civilians in ZIP code 68046 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 68046?
The median household income in ZIP code 68046 is $111,452, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 68046?
ZIP code 68046 has an estimated population of 33,312 residents, with a density of 1,188 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 68046 in?
ZIP code 68046 observes the CST timezone.
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