City

Gretna, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Sarpy County  ·  Nebraska

👥17,248Population
💰$141,356Median HH Income▲ 85% above avg
🎂33.9Median Age
🏠$370,500Median Home Value▲ 33% above avg
🎓62.6%College Grads▲ 62% above avg
📊1.3%Unemployment▼ 73% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.9%Hispanic: 3.3%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.2%Other: 2.6%Race
White92.9%
Hispanic3.3%
Black0.2%
Asian0.2%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
26%
18–24
6%
25–44
28%
45–64
22%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.9 yrs
Avg HH Size3.10
Below Poverty2.2% ▼ 78% below avg
College Grads62.6% ▲ 62% above avg
Unemployment1.3% ▼ 73% below avg
HS Graduate1,781 (18.3%)
Some College670 (6.9%)
Associates1,193 (12.2%)
Bachelors858 (8.8%)
Graduate Degree5,244 (53.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 18.3%Some College: 6.9%Associates: 12.2%Bachelors: 8.8%Graduate: 53.8%Edu
HS Grad18.3%
Some College6.9%
Associates12.2%
Bachelors8.8%
Graduate53.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.9%Renter: 15.1%Tenure
Owner84.9%
Renter15.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
54%
Over $500k
21%

Financials

Median HH Income$141,356 ▲ 85% above avg
Median Home Value$370,500 ▲ 33% above avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,434/mo
Total Housing Units5,672
Vacant Units126

Income Distribution

Under $25k
4%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
17%
Over $200k
28%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
4%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
70%
About Gretna, NE

Gretna is a city in Nebraska, located in Sarpy County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 17,248 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.9 years.

Economically, Gretna is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $141,356 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Gretna is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $370,500, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,434 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gretna is highly educated. 62.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (92.9%).

Gretna, NE offers residents above-average earning potential within Nebraska.

ZIP Codes in Gretna
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68028 17,248 $141,356 $370,500 $1,434 1.3% 62.6% 84.9%