Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.34 |
| Below Poverty | 11.0% ▲ 10% above avg |
| College Grads | 51.0% ▲ 32% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.9% ▼ 20% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 9,327 (2.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 70,368 (19.6%) |
| Some College | 37,926 (10.6%) |
| Associates | 54,965 (15.3%) |
| Bachelors | 30,533 (8.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 155,580 (43.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $85,851 ▲ 13% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $253,836 ▼ 9% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,240/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 249,173 |
| Vacant Units | 13,666 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Douglas County is located in Nebraska and encompasses 50 ZIP codes spanning 6 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 586,167 residents. With a median age of 35.88, it is a relatively young county.
Douglas County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $85,850 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.9%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 11.0% is near the national average.
Housing in Douglas County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $253,836 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,239. Homeownership rates are high at 62.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Douglas County are majority White (66.67%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 51.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
Douglas County, NE is a middle-income area in Nebraska. The 50 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68007 | Bennington | 18,360 | $137,767 | $369,900 | $1,581 | 1.8% | 67.3% |
| 68010 | Boys Town | 763 | $72,000 | — | $1,094 | 18.3% | 23.0% |
| 68022 | Elkhorn | 33,702 | $139,713 | $452,800 | $1,404 | 1.8% | 71.4% |
| 68102 | Omaha | 9,311 | $60,525 | $350,500 | $1,242 | 4.2% | 56.8% |
| 68104 | Omaha | 37,003 | $57,488 | $157,700 | $1,049 | 6.9% | 39.4% |
| 68105 | Omaha | 21,933 | $53,253 | $187,600 | $1,010 | 4.5% | 46.1% |
| 68106 | Omaha | 21,928 | $70,649 | $202,900 | $1,234 | 3.7% | 55.7% |
| 68107 | Omaha | 30,993 | $59,988 | $142,900 | $1,015 | 6.2% | 20.5% |
| 68108 | Omaha | 14,036 | $47,255 | $124,500 | $1,128 | 4.1% | 33.9% |
| 68110 | Omaha | 9,403 | $36,517 | $113,800 | $920 | 13.8% | 21.6% |
| 68111 | Omaha | 25,118 | $41,010 | $101,800 | $1,109 | 12.7% | 21.8% |
| 68112 | Omaha | 12,345 | $57,692 | $139,000 | $1,123 | 9.1% | 35.6% |
| 68114 | Omaha | 17,364 | $73,361 | $273,100 | $1,220 | 2.2% | 60.4% |
| 68116 | Omaha | 34,209 | $119,182 | $319,900 | $1,440 | 1.4% | 63.2% |
| 68117 | Omaha | 8,499 | $73,860 | $157,500 | $1,328 | 3.5% | 25.5% |
| 68118 | Omaha | 9,327 | $137,358 | $364,500 | $1,820 | 1.6% | 74.1% |
| 68122 | Omaha | 12,514 | $103,317 | $231,200 | $1,241 | 2.4% | 46.7% |
| 68124 | Omaha | 15,630 | $96,341 | $277,200 | $1,223 | 2.5% | 62.7% |
| 68127 | Omaha | 20,588 | $65,331 | $230,500 | $1,040 | 3.1% | 46.8% |
| 68130 | Omaha | 21,428 | $134,421 | $384,700 | $1,532 | 1.1% | 68.0% |
| 68131 | Omaha | 13,928 | $47,800 | $224,500 | $1,081 | 5.2% | 53.1% |
| 68132 | Omaha | 14,245 | $81,556 | $324,600 | $979 | 1.2% | 69.0% |
| 68134 | Omaha | 30,231 | $67,353 | $204,000 | $1,044 | 2.4% | 41.1% |
| 68135 | Omaha | 30,009 | $139,563 | $323,300 | $1,757 | 2.5% | 64.9% |
| 68137 | Omaha | 24,294 | $82,256 | $232,800 | $1,337 | 2.9% | 47.7% |
| 68142 | Omaha | 4,692 | $122,917 | $315,700 | $1,667 | 0.2% | 56.7% |
| 68144 | Omaha | 25,468 | $81,887 | $248,900 | $1,138 | 3.2% | 54.3% |
| 68152 | Omaha | 6,766 | $84,341 | $300,900 | $1,092 | 2.4% | 51.9% |
| 68154 | Omaha | 23,232 | $82,509 | $297,800 | $1,185 | 2.7% | 59.2% |
| 68164 | Omaha | 28,764 | $88,688 | $241,200 | $1,278 | 3.2% | 53.6% |
| 68064 | Valley | 3,924 | $92,938 | $476,400 | $945 | 2.1% | 55.3% |
| 68069 | Waterloo | 3,100 | $113,442 | $351,700 | $1,142 | 8.4% | 51.5% |