What county is Omaha, NE in?

Omaha is in Douglas County, Nebraska.

What ZIP codes are in Omaha, NE?

ZIP codes in or overlapping Omaha include 68022, 68102, 68104, 68105, 68106, 68107, 68108, 68110, 68111, 68112, 68114, 68116 and others.

What is the population of Omaha, NE?

About 488,837 people live in Omaha, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

What cities are near Omaha?

Nearby places include Boys Town (3.1 mi), Bennington (6.2 mi), Ralston (7 mi), La Vista (8 mi), Chalco (8 mi).

Omaha, NE: ZIP Codes, Population & Local Data

Population

488,837

Land area

142.9sq mi

People per sq mi

3,420

ZIP codes

30

Omaha at a glance

Omaha is about 133 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
No city in Nebraska has more people.
The median household income is $73,201, 4% below the Nebraska median of $76,475.
A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $245,500 and median rent is $1,187 a month.

Local data for Omaha, NE

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Omaha, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$73,201

Poverty rate

13.5%

Median home value

$245,500

Median rent

$1,187/mo

Homeownership

57.4%

Bachelor's or higher

40.1%

Median age

35.3

Average commute

19.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (118,041), Irish Americans (62,220), Mexican Americans (57,378).

Home values and rents Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Douglas County. PPP loans are for Omaha.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.0%

Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$69,939

341,754 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$85,842

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$10.21B

FY 2026, $17,468 per person

PPP loans

$1.57B

16,440 loans, 174,351 jobs reported

Douglas County economy Federal spending PPP loans

How people get to work

Omaha, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Drove alone71.8%
Carpooled8.7%
Public transit1.0%
Walked1.7%
Bicycle0.3%
Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
Worked from home15.1%

Average one-way commute: 19.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Omaha, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

1,052

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

875

0.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

85° / 15°F

Hazards, floods and storm history Check a flood zone 137 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Omaha, NE, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.5%

U.S. 33.3% +4.2 pts

Diabetes

10.2%

U.S. 12.1% -1.9 pts

Smoking

14.2%

U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

12.0%

U.S. 11.1% +0.9 pts

ZIP codes in Omaha

30 in or overlapping Omaha. Population shown

Cities near Omaha

Name	Distance	Land area (sq mi)
Boys TownVillage	3.1 mi	0.9
BenningtonCity	6.2 mi	0.9
RalstonCity	7 mi	1.6
La VistaCity	8 mi	5.6
ChalcoCensus-designated place	8 mi	2.7
Carter Lake, IACity	9.2 mi	1.8
WashingtonVillage	9.3 mi	0.2
WaterlooVillage	9.9 mi	0.9
PapillionCity	10 mi	12.5
King LakeCensus-designated place	11 mi	1
Fort CalhounCity	12 mi	0.7
RichfieldCensus-designated place	13 mi	1.5
Council Bluffs, IACity	13 mi	43
GretnaCity	13 mi	7
Crescent, IACity	13 mi	1
SpringfieldCity	14 mi	1.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Omaha, NE in?: Omaha is in Douglas County, Nebraska.
What ZIP codes are in Omaha, NE?: ZIP codes in or overlapping Omaha include 68022, 68102, 68104, 68105, 68106, 68107, 68108, 68110, 68111, 68112, 68114, 68116 and others.
What is the population of Omaha, NE?: About 488,837 people live in Omaha, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Omaha?: Nearby places include Boys Town (3.1 mi), Bennington (6.2 mi), Ralston (7 mi), La Vista (8 mi), Chalco (8 mi).