| ZIP Code | 68106 |
|---|---|
| City | Omaha |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Douglas County |
| Area Code | 402 |
| Elevation | 1,054 ft |
| Latitude | 41.238785 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -96.002274 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 31055 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 33.8 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.01 |
| Below Poverty | 8.8% ▼ 12% below avg |
| College Grads | 55.7% ▲ 44% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.7% ▼ 24% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 214 (1.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,264 (16.5%) |
| Some College | 1,586 (11.6%) |
| Associates | 2,010 (14.7%) |
| Bachelors | 962 (7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,660 (48.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $70,649 ≈ Avg ↑ 18% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $202,900 ▼ 27% below avg ↑ 45% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,234/mo ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 10,935 |
| Vacant Units | 481 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.01 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 10,935 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 481 |
| Owner Occupied | 54.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 45.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.01 |
ZIP code 68106 is located in Omaha, Nebraska, within Douglas County. With a population of 21,928, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 33.8 years. Economically, 68106 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $70,649 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 68106 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $202,900 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,234 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (54.8%) and renters (45.2%). Median home values have increased by 45% since 2019.
The population of 68106 is primarily White (72.42%). Residents are well-educated — 55.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.8%. Household income has grown by 18% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 68106 stands at 3.7%, which is below the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 68106 in Omaha, NE is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 21,928 residents, a median household income of $70,649, and a median home value of $202,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Nebraska.