| ZIP Code | 68028 |
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| City | Gretna |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Sarpy County |
| Area Code | 402 |
| Elevation | 1,209 ft |
| Latitude | 41.106888 |
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| Longitude | -96.261771 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 31153 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 33.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.10 |
| Below Poverty | 2.2% ▼ 78% below avg |
| College Grads | 62.6% ▲ 62% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.3% ▼ 73% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 1,781 (18.3%) |
| Some College | 670 (6.9%) |
| Associates | 1,193 (12.2%) |
| Bachelors | 858 (8.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,244 (53.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $141,356 ▲ 85% above avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $370,500 ▲ 33% above avg ↑ 39% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,434/mo ↑ 40% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 5,672 |
| Vacant Units | 126 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.10 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,672 |
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| Vacant | 126 |
| Owner Occupied | 84.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 15.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.10 |
ZIP code 68028 is located in Gretna, Nebraska, within Sarpy County. With a population of 17,248, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 33.9 years. Economically, 68028 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $141,356 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 68028 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $370,500 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,434 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 84.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 39% since 2019.
The population of 68028 is primarily White (92.90%). Residents are highly educated — 62.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 2.2%. Household income has grown by 27% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 68028 stands at 1.3%, which is well below the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 68028 in Gretna, NE is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 17,248 residents, a median household income of $141,356, and a median home value of $370,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Nebraska.