| ZIP Code | 68022 |
|---|---|
| City | Elkhorn |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Douglas County |
| Area Code | 402 |
| Elevation | 1,194 ft |
| Latitude | 41.277413 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -96.248977 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 31055 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.0 yrs ↑ 2% since 2019 |
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| Avg Household Size | 2.81 |
| Below Poverty | 3.1% ▼ 69% below avg |
| College Grads | 71.4% ▲ 84% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.8% ▼ 64% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 18 (0.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,011 (9.8%) |
| Some College | 1,427 (7%) |
| Associates | 2,399 (11.7%) |
| Bachelors | 1,705 (8.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 12,885 (63%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $139,713 ▲ 83% above avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $452,800 ▲ 62% above avg ↑ 36% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,404/mo ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 12,521 |
| Vacant Units | 593 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.81 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 12,521 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 593 |
| Owner Occupied | 73.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 26.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.81 |
ZIP code 68022 is located in Elkhorn, Nebraska, within Douglas County. With a population of 33,702, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36 years. Economically, 68022 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $139,713 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 68022 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $452,800 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,404 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 73.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 36% since 2019.
The population of 68022 is primarily White (87.33%). Residents are highly educated — 71.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.1%. Household income has grown by 32% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 68022 stands at 1.8%, which is well below the national average. About 21% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 68022 in Elkhorn, NE is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 33,702 residents, a median household income of $139,713, and a median home value of $452,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Nebraska.