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Household size in ZIP 68008
| Period | ZIP 68008 | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.55 | 2.61 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.52 | 2.62 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.41 | 2.61 | 2.51 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.50 | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.06 | −0.04 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 68008 run a little small, averaging 2.50 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. The Omaha area as a whole looks much the same. Household size has edged down from 2.55 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 68008
| Period | ZIP 68008 | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.1 | 36.0 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.2 | 36.5 | 37.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.7 | 37.4 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.5 | 37.7 | 38.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.4 | +1.7 | +0.9 | +2.3 |
ZIP 68008 skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.5, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 38.1 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the northwest and oldest in the south.
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 68008
| Period | ZIP 68008 | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 11.0% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 11.5% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.8% | 10.9% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.8% | 10.8% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | −0.2 pts | +0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in ZIP 68008 than nationally: 9.8%, against 11.6%. The picture is much the same across the Omaha area. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 3.6 points, even as the national share fell.
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 68008
Renters in ZIP 68008
| Period | ZIP 68008 | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.5% | 31.5% | 31.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.9% | 33.9% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.5% | 34.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.6% | 33.8% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 68008 is largely a place of homeowners: only 18.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 31.4% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 2.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 68008
| Period | ZIP 68008 | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 9.2% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 8.2% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.4% | 7.8% | 9.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.5% | 6.3% | 7.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.5% of homes in ZIP 68008 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 5.0 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 68008
| Period | ZIP 68008 | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1973 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1979 | 1974 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1976 | 1975 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1973 | 1979 | 1975 | 1980 |
| Change | −5 | +6 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 68008 run older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1973 against 1980. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the center.
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 68008
| Period | ZIP 68008 | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $685 | $844 | $730 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $784 | $938 | $805 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $876 | $1,042 | $911 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $943 | $1,337 | $1,159 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$258 | +$493 | +$429 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 68008 pays $943 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $258 a month since 2006–10, up 38%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 27.3% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the southeast; the most affordable are in the northeast.
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 68008
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 68008
| Period | ZIP 68008 | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.0% | 34.0% | 29.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 30.6% | 34.8% | 30.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.1% | 36.8% | 32.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 35.4% | 39.7% | 34.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +5.7 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over a third of adults 25 and older in ZIP 68008 (35.4%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is lower than in the Omaha area as a whole (39.7%). The share with a degree is up 4.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 68008
| Period | ZIP 68008 | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.6% | 91.2% | 90.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.6% | 91.2% | 90.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.9% | 91.7% | 91.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.8% | 92.5% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +1.3 pts | +1.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 68008: 96.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 3.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 68008
| Period | ZIP 68008 | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.2% | 5.8% | 5.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 1.7% | 6.0% | 5.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.6% | 3.6% | 3.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.5% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −2.2 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 68008 has been strong: just 2.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged down 0.8 points, a smaller shift than nationally. 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 68008 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 68008 | 2.50 | 42.5 | 9.8% | 18.6% | 4.5% | 1973 | $943 | 35.4% | 96.8% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 68034 | 2.62 | 40.7 | 4.8% | 9.2% | 2.4% | 1960 | $1,236 | 36.1% | 93.9% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 68023 | 2.61 | 47.1 | 5.0% | 12.0% | 2.6% | 1991 | $1,119 | 42.4% | 96.2% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 51556 | 2.30 | 47.6 | 6.5% | 31.2% | 9.8% | 1970 | $877 | 12.6% | 86.1% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 68029 | 2.53 | 41.1 | 7.1% | 22.3% | 6.9% | 1952 | $868 | 22.2% | 94.9% | 0.6% |
| ZIP 68002 | 2.47 | 42.3 | 2.4% | 14.3% | 4.9% | 1970 | $1,048 | 30.5% | 93.6% | 0.1% |
| ZIP 51555 | 2.29 | 44.0 | 5.3% | 24.1% | 7.7% | 1962 | $852 | 26.9% | 93.8% | 1.9% |
| ZIP 68044 | 2.42 | 47.6 | 6.7% | 15.4% | 13.4% | 1975 | $848 | 28.4% | 74.1% | 1.9% |
| ZIP 51542 | 2.55 | 51.6 | 4.7% | 3.1% | 14.2% | 1984 | $631 | 35.6% | 97.0% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 51550 | 2.63 | 41.0 | 6.3% | 12.8% | 5.6% | 1968 | $820 | 27.2% | 94.5% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 68025 | 2.41 | 38.8 | 11.5% | 35.2% | 9.2% | 1966 | $1,084 | 22.6% | 87.8% | 3.9% |
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 68008. 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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