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Papillion, NE
City in Sarpy County, Nebraska. ZIP codes: 68046, 68128, 68138.
Population
25,244
Land area
12.5sq mi
People per sq mi
2,021
ZIP codes
3
Papillion and its ZIP codes
Papillion at a glance
- Papillion is about 78 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- It is the 8th most populous of 583 cities and towns in Nebraska.
- Households here earn a median of $111,679 a year, 46% more than the Nebraska figure of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $311,000 (30% above Nebraska) and median rent is $1,269 a month.
Local data for Papillion, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Papillion, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$111,679
Poverty rate
5.3%
Median home value
$311,000
Median rent
$1,269/mo
Homeownership
73.9%
Bachelor's or higher
47.9%
Median age
41.1
Average commute
23.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (7,415), Irish Americans (3,217), Mexican Americans (1,782).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sarpy County. PPP loans are for Papillion.
Unemployment rate
2.3%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,316
83,436 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$67,847
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.6B
FY 2026, $8,636 per person
How people get to work
Papillion, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.7%
- Carpooled5.8%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home15.0%
Average one-way commute: 23.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Papillion, 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 zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Papillion, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.0%
U.S. 33.3% +1.7 pts
Diabetes
9.7%
U.S. 12.1% -2.4 pts
Smoking
10.3%
U.S. 12.8% -2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.4%
U.S. 11.1% -4.7 pts
ZIP codes in Papillion
3 in or overlapping Papillion. Population shown
Cities near Papillion
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| La VistaCity | 2.4 mi | 5.6 |
| RichfieldCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 1.5 |
| RalstonCity | 3.8 mi | 1.6 |
| Offutt AFBCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 4 |
| ChalcoCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 2.7 |
| SpringfieldCity | 5.9 mi | 1.6 |
| BellevueCity | 7.5 mi | 22.9 |
| Cedar CreekVillage | 7.7 mi | 0.5 |
| Buccaneer BayCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 1.3 |
| La PlatteCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 0.3 |
| Boys TownVillage | 8.6 mi | 0.9 |
| GretnaCity | 8.8 mi | 7 |
| OmahaCity | 10 mi | 142.9 |
| Council Bluffs, IACity | 11 mi | 43 |
| Carter Lake, IACity | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| LouisvilleCity | 12 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Papillion, NE in?
- Papillion is in Sarpy County, Nebraska.
- What ZIP codes are in Papillion, NE?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Papillion include 68046, 68128, 68138.
- What is the population of Papillion, NE?
- About 25,244 people live in Papillion, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Papillion?
- Nearby places include La Vista (2.4 mi), Richfield (3 mi), Ralston (3.8 mi), Offutt AFB (5.1 mi), Chalco (5.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023