🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

68138

Omaha

ZIP Code 68138 is a standard zip code serving Omaha, Omaha, Nebraska (NE), in Sarpy County, United States. It has an estimated population of 12,013 with a median household income of $71,227. The area falls within the America/Chicago timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Nebraska (NE)
County: Sarpy
City: Omaha
Timezone: America/Chicago

Coordinates

Latitude: 41.154900
Longitude: -96.137600

Geographic Details

Land Area: 12.08 mi²
Water Area: 0.26 mi²
Population Density: 994.0 people per mi² (75th percentile)
Bounding Box: 41.190810°N, 41.125695°S, -96.100419°E, -96.196150°W

With 12,013 residents spread across 12.08 square miles, this area has a population density of 994.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

12,013

Population

70th percentile

$71,227

Median Income

85th percentile

$136,600

Median Home Value

50th percentile

12.08 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 68138 is $71,227, and the median home value is $136,600. This places the area in the top 25% nationally for household income.

Housing

4,742

Total Units

4,585

Occupied Units

96.7%

Occupancy Rate

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