ZIP Code 68022: Population, Income, Housing

State: NE

Total population: 36,538 Household income: $148,111 Rent: $1,493

Overview

Total population

36,538

Rent

$1,493

Year built

2011

Household income

$148,111

Per capita income

$67,897

Poverty rate

3.7%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.8 persons

Rent over 30% of income

38.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Nebraska

County

Douglas County

City

Elkhorn

Total population

36,538

Adults over 25

22,818

Total households

13,029

Household size

2.8 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$148,111

Per capita income

$67,897

Poverty rate

3.7%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

38.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$1,493

Year built

2011

Households that rent

26%

Households that own

74%

Rooms per home (all homes)

7.3

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

86.6%

Black

0.9%

Asian

4.7%

Two or more races

5.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

5.1%

Not Hispanic or Latino

94.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

14,476 (77%)

Commute time to work

21 mins

Work from home

4,322 (23%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

17.7%

High school graduate or GED

10.7%

Some college or associate degree

8.4%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

63.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 68022 with: Douglas County, NE Omaha metro area, NE-IA Nebraska United States

ZIP 68022

Total population36,538

Rent$1,493

Year built2011

Household income$148,111

Per capita income$67,897

Poverty rate3.7%

Unemployment rateN/A

Douglas County, NE

Total population590,736

Rent$1,201

Year built1977

Household income$80,391

Per capita income$46,334

Poverty rate11.8%

Unemployment rate2.9%

Omaha Metro Area, NE-IA

Total population982,064

Rent$1,192

Year built1979

Household income$84,829

Per capita income$45,491

Poverty rate10%

Unemployment rate3%

Nebraska State

Total population1,978,707

Rent$1,072

Year built1975

Household income$76,475

Per capita income$41,751

Poverty rate10.6%

Unemployment rate2.8%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP68022	CountyDouglas, NE	Metro AreaOmaha metro area, NE-IA	StateNebraska	CountryUnited States
Total population	36,538	590,736	982,064	1,978,707	334,922,499
Rent	$1,493	$1,201	$1,192	$1,072	$1,413
Year built	2011	1977	1979	1975	1980
Household income	$148,111	$80,391	$84,829	$76,475	$80,734
Per capita income	$67,897	$46,334	$45,491	$41,751	$44,673
Poverty rate	3.7%	11.8%	10%	10.6%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	2.9%	3%	2.8%	4%

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Summary for 68022

Rent & Income

In 68022, the typical monthly rent is $1,493 and the typical household income is $148,111. Rent here is higher than Nebraska, and household income is higher than Nebraska. The estimated poverty rate is 3.7%.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 26% of households. Around 38.9% of renters are cost-burdened, indicating a moderate level of rent pressure.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is very high, with about 63.3% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 68022 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 68022 — Poverty

How ZIP 68022 compares in Nebraska (13 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,493	11 / 13	from lower rent	$886 – $1,764
Household income	$148,111	1 / 13	from higher income	$60,549 – $148,111
Poverty rate	3.7%	3 / 13	from lower poverty	2.5% – 21.4%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Nebraska with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 68022

Rent

Looking at rent levels, ZIP Code 68022 places 11th out of 13 ZIP Codes in Nebraska. Throughout Nebraska, numbers span from $886 in ZIP 68701 up to $1,764 in ZIP 68135.

Household income

In terms of earnings, this ZIP comes 1st out of 13 ZIP Codes. At the state level, values extend from $60,549 in ZIP 68104 up to $148,111 in ZIP 68022.

Poverty rate

In terms of poverty rate, ZIP Code 68022 comes 3rd out of 13 ZIP Codes. In Nebraska as a whole, the range goes from 2.5% in ZIP 68135 up to 21.4% in ZIP 68107.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 68022 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,493 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 68022

Annual Household Income: $148,111

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 68022

Estimated Rate: 3.7%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 68022

In ZIP Code 68022, households that rent: 3,386 (26%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	3,386	26%
Owner-Occupied	9,643	74%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 68022

In ZIP Code 68022, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 1,318 (38.9%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	1,318	38.9%
Other renter households	2,068	61.1%
Total renter households	3,386	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 68022

Less than High School: 4,029 people (17.7%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 2,436 people (10.7%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 1,917 people (8.4%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 14,436 people (63.3%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 22,818

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.