Zip code 68112: Omaha, Nebraska
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 68112
68112 is a suburban zip code in Omaha, Nebraska (Douglas County), covering 18 sq mi of land. About 12,071 people live here, or 668 per square mile. The median resident is 33.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $56,159 a year, 30% below the national median of $80,734. 22.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $151,300, or 2.7 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 75% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,099 a month.
25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 19.3 minutes each way, and 14% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; construction and repair; and transportation and moving goods.
How 68112 compares
- Residents under 1832.1%98thU.S. 22% · NE 24.5%52nd of 540 in NE
- 91stWeaknessU.S. 0.483 · NE 0.45638th of 538 in NE
- 89thWeaknessU.S. 5.2% · NE 3%22nd of 540 in NE
- Poverty rate22.1%88thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · NE 10.6%22nd of 539 in NE
- 85thWeaknessU.S. 51.1% · NE 45.1%38th of 523 in NE
- Diversity index61.676thU.S. 61.4 · NE 41.310th of 540 in NE
- Homeownership rate75.1%67thU.S. 65.2% · NE 66.5%355th of 538 in NE
- Uninsured rate9.1%66thU.S. 8.4% · NE 7.2%115th of 540 in NE
- Veterans6.9%65thU.S. 6.2% · NE 6.9%240th of 540 in NE
- Work from home14.2%57thU.S. 15.1% · NE 11%96th of 540 in NE
- Government workers13.9%52ndU.S. 14.5% · NE 15%301st of 540 in NE
- 50thU.S. 17.2% · NE 16.7%403rd of 540 in NE
- Population density668/sq mi37thU.S. 95/sq mi · NE 26/sq mi54th of 540 in NE
- 35thU.S. 14.1% · NE 8%91st of 540 in NE
- 35thU.S. 10% · NE 10.8%463rd of 540 in NE
- 34thU.S. 35.7% · NE 34.6%255th of 539 in NE
- Tech workers1.9%31stU.S. 3.8% · NE 3.3%145th of 540 in NE
- Median earnings per worker$42,27930thU.S. $49,666 · NE $47,319358th of 540 in NE
- Median gross rent$1,09928thU.S. $1,413 · NE $1,07275th of 441 in NE
- Per capita income$32,58926thU.S. $44,673 · NE $41,751428th of 540 in NE
- 23rdU.S. 9.7% · NE 9.5%310th of 540 in NE
- Population12,07118thU.S. 334,922,499 · NE 1,978,70758th of 540 in NE
- Broadband access86.7%18thWeaknessU.S. 91% · NE 90.6%307th of 538 in NE
- Median household income$56,15915thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · NE $76,475464th of 530 in NE
- Median age33.915thU.S. 38.9 · NE 37.2476th of 540 in NE
- Median home value$151,30010thU.S. $332,700 · NE $238,600322nd of 511 in NE
- Average commute19.3 min10thStrengthU.S. 26.4 min · NE 19.2 min331st of 537 in NE
- Housing vacancy1.7%2ndU.S. 10.1% · NE 7.6%499th of 538 in NE
| Measure | 68112 | Douglas | NE | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in NE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents under 18 | 32.1% | 25.3% | 24.5% | 22% | 52nd of 540 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Weakness | 0.507 | 0.484 | 0.456 | 0.483 | 38th of 538 | |
| Unemployment rateWeakness | 8.5% | 3.8% | 3% | 5.2% | 22nd of 540 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 22.1% | 11.8% | 10.6% | 12.5% | 22nd of 539 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersWeakness | 61% | 49.5% | 45.1% | 51.1% | 38th of 523 | |
| Diversity index | 61.6 | 53.2 | 41.3 | 61.4 | 10th of 540 | |
| Homeownership rate | 75.1% | 61.5% | 66.5% | 65.2% | 355th of 538 | |
| Uninsured rate | 9.1% | 8.3% | 7.2% | 8.4% | 115th of 540 | |
| Veterans | 6.9% | 5.9% | 6.9% | 6.2% | 240th of 540 | |
| Work from home | 14.2% | 16.1% | 11% | 15.1% | 96th of 540 | |
| Government workers | 13.9% | 12.1% | 15% | 14.5% | 301st of 540 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 16.5% | 14.1% | 16.7% | 17.2% | 403rd of 540 | |
| Population density | 668/sq mi | 1,809/sq mi | 26/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 54th of 540 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 6.2% | 10.6% | 8% | 14.1% | 91st of 540 | |
| Self-employed workers | 8.2% | 8.6% | 10.8% | 10% | 463rd of 540 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.1% | 42.1% | 34.6% | 35.7% | 255th of 539 | |
| Tech workers | 1.9% | 4.8% | 3.3% | 3.8% | 145th of 540 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $42,279 | $50,798 | $47,319 | $49,666 | 358th of 540 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,099 | $1,201 | $1,072 | $1,413 | 75th of 441 | |
| Per capita income | $32,589 | $46,334 | $41,751 | $44,673 | 428th of 540 | |
| Healthcare workers | 7.7% | 10.7% | 9.5% | 9.7% | 310th of 540 | |
| Population | 12,071 | 590,736 | 1,978,707 | 334,922,499 | 58th of 540 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 86.7% | 92.2% | 90.6% | 91% | 307th of 538 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $56,159 | $80,391 | $76,475 | $80,734 | 464th of 530 | |
| Median age | 33.9 | 35.6 | 37.2 | 38.9 | 476th of 540 | |
| Median home value | $151,300 | $266,100 | $238,600 | $332,700 | 322nd of 511 | |
| Average commuteStrength | 19.3 min | 20 min | 19.2 min | 26.4 min | 331st of 537 | |
| Housing vacancy | 1.7% | 5.2% | 7.6% | 10.1% | 499th of 538 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White56%
- Black24%
- Hispanic11%
- Asian1%
- Native American0.2%
- Pacific Islander0.1%
- Other0.5%
- Multiracial7%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 4,468
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Family households
- 65.1%
- Married couples
- 36.7%
- Living alone
- 31.4%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 6.9%
- Male / female
- 49% / 51%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 4,543
- Owner-occupied
- 75.1%
- Vacant
- 1.7%
- Median year built
- 1955
- Median rooms
- 6.2
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 61%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 35.1%
- Home value to income
- 2.7× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 68112 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $60,066 | $74,888 |
| Service | $34,958 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $36,147 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $42,891 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $34,890 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 88.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.1%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 6.2%
- Households with broadband
- 86.7%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 69.9%
- No internet access
- 9.5%
- Without health insurance
- 9.1%
- Limited-English households
- 1.6%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Omaha
- State
- Nebraska
- County
- Douglas County
- Center point
- 41.3842° N, 95.9664° W
- Land area
- 18 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.7 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
68112 spans 2 counties
- Douglas County57% of land
- Washington County43% of land
Cities and towns within this zip
- Omaha28% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 68112
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68152 | Omaha, NE | 1.9 mi | $84,958 |
| 68122 | Omaha, NE | 4.7 mi | $102,591 |
| 51526 | Crescent, IA | 5 mi | $95,179 |
| 68023 | Fort Calhoun, NE | 6.1 mi | $116,287 |
| 68111 | Omaha, NE | 6.1 mi | $42,185 |
| 68104 | Omaha, NE | 6.4 mi | $60,549 |
| 68110 | Omaha, NE | 6.8 mi | $39,813 |
| 68142 | Omaha, NE | 7.1 mi | $109,142 |
| 51510 | Carter Lake, IA | 7.1 mi | $85,349 |
| 68134 | Omaha, NE | 7.5 mi | $66,989 |
| 51542 | Honey Creek, IA | 8 mi | $118,165 |
| 68131 | Omaha, NE | 8.3 mi | $48,925 |
Zip codes like 68112 elsewhere
Questions about 68112
What city is zip code 68112?
68112 is assigned to Omaha, Nebraska. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 68112 in?
68112 is mostly in Douglas County, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 68112?
About 12,071 people live in 68112, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 68112 in?
68112 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 68112?
The median household income in 68112 is $56,159.
What zip codes are near 68112?
The closest zip codes to 68112 are 68152, 68122, 51526, 68023, 68111.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 68112, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.