Zip code 68122: Omaha, Nebraska
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 68122
68122 is a suburban zip code in Omaha, Nebraska (Douglas County), covering 18 sq mi of land. About 13,352 people live here, or 760 per square mile. The median resident is 33 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $102,591 a year, 27% above the national median of $80,734. 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $247,900, or 2.4 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 84% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,311 a month.
32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 20.9 minutes each way, and 20% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; management; and office and administrative support. 22% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often another Indo-European language such as French, German, Russian or Hindi.
How 68122 compares
- Residents under 1830.5%96thU.S. 22% · NE 24.5%70th of 540 in NE
- 95thWeaknessU.S. 51.1% · NE 45.1%28th of 523 in NE
- Healthcare workers15.1%95thU.S. 9.7% · NE 9.5%45th of 540 in NE
- Diversity index70.394thU.S. 61.4 · NE 41.32nd of 540 in NE
- Homeownership rate83.7%86thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · NE 66.5%192nd of 538 in NE
- Broadband access96.1%86thStrengthU.S. 91% · NE 90.6%56th of 538 in NE
- Work from home19.5%76thU.S. 15.1% · NE 11%33rd of 540 in NE
- Median household income$102,59173rdU.S. $80,734 · NE $76,47559th of 530 in NE
- Veterans7.6%73rdU.S. 6.2% · NE 6.9%192nd of 540 in NE
- 65thU.S. 14.1% · NE 8%18th of 540 in NE
- Tech workers3.7%64thU.S. 3.8% · NE 3.3%72nd of 540 in NE
- Median earnings per worker$52,07961stU.S. $49,666 · NE $47,319124th of 540 in NE
- 51stU.S. 35.7% · NE 34.6%114th of 539 in NE
- Uninsured rate6.6%48thU.S. 8.4% · NE 7.2%211th of 540 in NE
- Median gross rent$1,31144thU.S. $1,413 · NE $1,07232nd of 441 in NE
- Per capita income$37,67843rdU.S. $44,673 · NE $41,751285th of 540 in NE
- Population density760/sq mi39thU.S. 95/sq mi · NE 26/sq mi52nd of 540 in NE
- 39thU.S. 10% · NE 10.8%452nd of 540 in NE
- Housing vacancy5.2%35thU.S. 10.1% · NE 7.6%416th of 538 in NE
- Median home value$247,90033rdU.S. $332,700 · NE $238,60097th of 511 in NE
- Population13,35220thU.S. 334,922,499 · NE 1,978,70754th of 540 in NE
- Poverty rate5.8%17thStrengthU.S. 12.5% · NE 10.6%356th of 539 in NE
- Average commute20.9 min17thStrengthU.S. 26.4 min · NE 19.2 min272nd of 537 in NE
- 11thU.S. 38.9 · NE 37.2487th of 540 in NE
- 9thU.S. 17.2% · NE 16.7%503rd of 540 in NE
- 7thU.S. 14.5% · NE 15%488th of 540 in NE
- 5thStrengthU.S. 5.2% · NE 3%223rd of 540 in NE
- 2ndStrengthU.S. 0.483 · NE 0.456463rd of 538 in NE
| Measure | 68122 | Douglas | NE | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in NE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents under 18 | 30.5% | 25.3% | 24.5% | 22% | 70th of 540 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersWeakness | 66.6% | 49.5% | 45.1% | 51.1% | 28th of 523 | |
| Healthcare workers | 15.1% | 10.7% | 9.5% | 9.7% | 45th of 540 | |
| Diversity index | 70.3 | 53.2 | 41.3 | 61.4 | 2nd of 540 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 83.7% | 61.5% | 66.5% | 65.2% | 192nd of 538 | |
| Broadband accessStrength | 96.1% | 92.2% | 90.6% | 91% | 56th of 538 | |
| Work from home | 19.5% | 16.1% | 11% | 15.1% | 33rd of 540 | |
| Median household income | $102,591 | $80,391 | $76,475 | $80,734 | 59th of 530 | |
| Veterans | 7.6% | 5.9% | 6.9% | 6.2% | 192nd of 540 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 15.2% | 10.6% | 8% | 14.1% | 18th of 540 | |
| Tech workers | 3.7% | 4.8% | 3.3% | 3.8% | 72nd of 540 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $52,079 | $50,798 | $47,319 | $49,666 | 124th of 540 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.4% | 42.1% | 34.6% | 35.7% | 114th of 539 | |
| Uninsured rate | 6.6% | 8.3% | 7.2% | 8.4% | 211th of 540 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,311 | $1,201 | $1,072 | $1,413 | 32nd of 441 | |
| Per capita income | $37,678 | $46,334 | $41,751 | $44,673 | 285th of 540 | |
| Population density | 760/sq mi | 1,809/sq mi | 26/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 52nd of 540 | |
| Self-employed workers | 8.5% | 8.6% | 10.8% | 10% | 452nd of 540 | |
| Housing vacancy | 5.2% | 5.2% | 7.6% | 10.1% | 416th of 538 | |
| Median home value | $247,900 | $266,100 | $238,600 | $332,700 | 97th of 511 | |
| Population | 13,352 | 590,736 | 1,978,707 | 334,922,499 | 54th of 540 | |
| Poverty rateStrength | 5.8% | 11.8% | 10.6% | 12.5% | 356th of 539 | |
| Average commuteStrength | 20.9 min | 20 min | 19.2 min | 26.4 min | 272nd of 537 | |
| Median age | 33 | 35.6 | 37.2 | 38.9 | 487th of 540 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 10.1% | 14.1% | 16.7% | 17.2% | 503rd of 540 | |
| Government workers | 7.9% | 12.1% | 15% | 14.5% | 488th of 540 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 2% | 3.8% | 3% | 5.2% | 223rd of 540 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.340 | 0.484 | 0.456 | 0.483 | 463rd 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
- White46%
- Black21%
- Hispanic11%
- Asian14%
- Native American0.4%
- Pacific Islander0.3%
- Other0.3%
- Multiracial6%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 4,743
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Family households
- 76.3%
- Married couples
- 54.8%
- Living alone
- 15.7%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 7.6%
- Male / female
- 47% / 53%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 5,003
- Owner-occupied
- 83.7%
- Vacant
- 5.2%
- Median year built
- 2001
- Median rooms
- 6.1
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 66.6%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 44.3%
- Home value to income
- 2.4× (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 | 68122 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $67,140 | $74,888 |
| Service | $29,074 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $40,236 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $57,904 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $45,479 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 85%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.4%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 12.4%
- Households with broadband
- 96.1%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 83.1%
- No internet access
- 3.1%
- Without health insurance
- 6.6%
- Limited-English households
- 2.7%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Omaha
- State
- Nebraska
- County
- Douglas County
- Center point
- 41.3634° N, 96.0519° W
- Land area
- 18 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.8 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
68122 spans 2 counties
- Douglas County79% of land
- Washington County21% of land
Cities and towns within this zip
- Omaha19% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 68122
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68142 | Omaha, NE | 2.6 mi | $109,142 |
| 68152 | Omaha, NE | 2.9 mi | $84,958 |
| 68134 | Omaha, NE | 4.6 mi | $66,989 |
| 68112 | Omaha, NE | 4.7 mi | $56,159 |
| 68104 | Omaha, NE | 5.4 mi | $60,549 |
| 68164 | Omaha, NE | 5.4 mi | $88,927 |
| 68111 | Omaha, NE | 6.5 mi | $42,185 |
| 68007 | Bennington, NE | 6.9 mi | $141,042 |
| 68114 | Omaha, NE | 6.9 mi | $69,469 |
| 68132 | Omaha, NE | 7.3 mi | $68,221 |
| 68023 | Fort Calhoun, NE | 7.3 mi | $116,287 |
| 68116 | Omaha, NE | 7.4 mi | $121,165 |
Zip codes like 68122 elsewhere
Questions about 68122
What city is zip code 68122?
68122 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 68122 in?
68122 is mostly in Douglas County, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 68122?
About 13,352 people live in 68122, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 68122 in?
68122 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 68122?
The median household income in 68122 is $102,591.
What zip codes are near 68122?
The closest zip codes to 68122 are 68142, 68152, 68134, 68112, 68104.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 68122, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.