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Population and households in ZIP 68005
Household size in ZIP 68005
| Period | ZIP 68005 | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.49 | 2.61 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.52 | 2.62 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.49 | 2.61 | 2.51 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.48 | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | −0.04 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 68005 run small, averaging 2.48 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Households are largest in the northwest and smallest in the southeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 68005
| Period | ZIP 68005 | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.5 | 36.0 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.5 | 36.5 | 37.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.5 | 37.4 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.5 | 37.7 | 38.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.0 | +1.7 | +0.9 | +2.3 |
ZIP 68005 is younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 36.5, against 40.1 nationally. That is in line with the rest of the Omaha area. The youngest areas are in the south, the oldest in the north.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 68005
| Period | ZIP 68005 | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.9% | 11.0% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.1% | 11.5% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.1% | 10.9% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.2% | 10.8% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | −0.2 pts | +0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in six households in ZIP 68005 (16.2%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 2.3 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. ZIP 68005 has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five Nebraska ZIP codes.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 68005
Renters in ZIP 68005
| Period | ZIP 68005 | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.9% | 31.5% | 31.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 39.8% | 33.9% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 43.1% | 34.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 43.9% | 33.8% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.0 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in ZIP 68005 than nationally: 43.9% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. More than a third of owners (35.7%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the west and least common in the south. The renter share is up 6.0 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 68005
| Period | ZIP 68005 | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 9.2% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 8.2% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.5% | 7.8% | 9.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.2% | 6.3% | 7.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in ZIP 68005 as nationally: 8.2%, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the Omaha area as a whole (6.3%). Vacancy has edged up 1.4 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 68005
| Period | ZIP 68005 | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1967 | 1973 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1968 | 1974 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1968 | 1975 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1979 | 1975 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +6 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 68005 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1971, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1967 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the south has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 68005
| Period | ZIP 68005 | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $735 | $844 | $730 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $825 | $938 | $805 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $895 | $1,042 | $911 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,101 | $1,337 | $1,159 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$366 | +$493 | +$429 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 68005 pays $1,101 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $366 a month since 2006–10, up 50%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 30.5% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 68005
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 68005
| Period | ZIP 68005 | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.0% | 34.0% | 29.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.2% | 34.8% | 30.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.5% | 36.8% | 32.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.8% | 39.7% | 34.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +5.7 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in ZIP 68005 than nationally: 28.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 1.8 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the south.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 68005
| Period | ZIP 68005 | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.9% | 91.2% | 90.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.7% | 91.2% | 90.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.0% | 91.7% | 91.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.4% | 92.5% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | +1.3 pts | +1.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 68005 is a bit above the national rate: 92.4% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The Omaha area as a whole looks much the same.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 68005
| Period | ZIP 68005 | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 5.8% | 5.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 6.0% | 5.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 3.6% | 3.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −2.2 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in ZIP 68005 than nationally: unemployment was 3.5%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.7 points, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 68005 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 68005 | 2.48 | 36.5 | 16.2% | 43.9% | 8.2% | 1971 | $1,101 | 28.8% | 92.4% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 68113 | 2.95 | 27.0 | 13.6% | 77.9% | 7.9% | 1989 | $1,520 | 24.8% | 94.1% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 68123 | 2.75 | 34.9 | 9.3% | 37.6% | 4.6% | 1997 | $1,535 | 41.4% | 95.3% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 68147 | 2.72 | 35.4 | 13.6% | 24.0% | 3.4% | 1973 | $1,372 | 21.8% | 88.2% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 68107 | 3.18 | 30.6 | 18.4% | 38.5% | 6.1% | 1950 | $1,228 | 10.5% | 64.1% | 6.5% |
| ZIP 68133 | 2.67 | 42.7 | 5.5% | 25.2% | 3.1% | 2003 | $1,490 | 52.0% | 96.2% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 68157 | 2.51 | 37.8 | 7.5% | 34.8% | 3.9% | 1985 | $1,446 | 35.6% | 92.7% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 68117 | 2.70 | 37.5 | 16.3% | 20.9% | 9.5% | 1962 | $1,408 | 17.1% | 81.3% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 68108 | 2.67 | 32.3 | 18.6% | 49.5% | 7.7% | 1943 | $1,213 | 23.2% | 76.0% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 68105 | 2.47 | 32.8 | 14.3% | 55.8% | 10.5% | 1951 | $1,213 | 33.1% | 83.1% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 51501 | 2.43 | 39.4 | 13.5% | 36.6% | 6.5% | 1967 | $1,064 | 16.3% | 84.9% | 4.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 68005. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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