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Bellevue, NE
City in Sarpy County, Nebraska. ZIP codes: 68005, 68123, 68147, 68157.
Population
64,510
Land area
22.9sq mi
People per sq mi
2,819
ZIP codes
4
Bellevue and its ZIP codes
Bellevue at a glance
- Bellevue is about 109 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- It is the 3rd most populous of 583 cities and towns in Nebraska.
- Households here earn a median of $85,462 a year, 12% more than the Nebraska figure of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $247,000 (4% above Nebraska) and median rent is $1,226 a month.
Local data for Bellevue, NE
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes1
- Schools32
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks12
- Post Offices2
- Parks25
- Grocery Stores18
- Restaurants147
- Affordable Housing5
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers2
- Community Health Centers2
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment2
- Private Schools3
- Superfund Sites1
- Toxic Release Facilities1
- Historic Places5
Housing and community stats
Bellevue, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$85,462
Poverty rate
7.8%
Median home value
$247,000
Median rent
$1,226/mo
Homeownership
65.5%
Bachelor's or higher
34.4%
Median age
36.3
Average commute
20.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (16,091), Irish Americans (7,864), Mexican Americans (7,720).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sarpy County. PPP loans are for Bellevue.
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,316
83,436 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$67,847
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.65B
FY 2026, $8,636 per person
PPP loans
$31.04M
622 loans, 4,284 jobs reported
How people get to work
Bellevue, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.8%
- Carpooled10.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home10.4%
Average one-way commute: 20.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bellevue, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
644
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
551
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 13°F
33.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bellevue, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.4%
U.S. 33.3% +4.1 pts
Diabetes
10.9%
U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts
Smoking
12.6%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
9.9%
U.S. 11.1% -1.2 pts
ZIP codes in Bellevue
4 in or overlapping Bellevue. Population shown
Cities near Bellevue
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Offutt AFBCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 4 |
| La PlatteCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 0.3 |
| Council Bluffs, IACity | 6.6 mi | 43 |
| Buccaneer BayCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 1.3 |
| PapillionCity | 7.5 mi | 12.5 |
| RalstonCity | 8.2 mi | 1.6 |
| La VistaCity | 9 mi | 5.6 |
| RichfieldCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 1.5 |
| PlattsmouthCity | 9.3 mi | 3.3 |
| Pacific Junction, IACity | 9.8 mi | 0.8 |
| Glenwood, IACity | 10 mi | 2.9 |
| Carter Lake, IACity | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| Mineola, IACensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| Cedar CreekVillage | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| SpringfieldCity | 13 mi | 1.6 |
| ChalcoCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bellevue, NE in?
- Bellevue is in Sarpy County, Nebraska.
- What ZIP codes are in Bellevue, NE?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Bellevue include 68005, 68123, 68147, 68157.
- What is the population of Bellevue, NE?
- About 64,510 people live in Bellevue, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bellevue?
- Nearby places include Offutt AFB (2.7 mi), La Platte (4.8 mi), Council Bluffs, IA (6.6 mi), Buccaneer Bay (6.9 mi), Papillion (7.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023