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Omaha, NE — ZIP 68104

Population: 36,673 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 68104 (Omaha, NE) is $203,589 — up 0.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $464,000 after a median 34 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,568/month. 10 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hail, icestorm, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$203,589

Median home value

+0.4%

1-year change

34

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$203,589
1-year appreciation
+0.4%
3-year appreciation
+3.4%
5-year appreciation
+19.6%
10-year appreciation
+113.4%
All-time peak (2025-02)
$206,313
House Price Index (state)
431.4 (+2.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$464,000
Median list price
$257,000
Median price per sqft
$125
1-year sale-price change
+68.7%
Median days on market
34 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
115
Sale-to-list ratio
89.9%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+1.4%
Days to pending
25 days
New listings (monthly)
52

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,568/mo
1-year rent change
+4.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,000/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,050/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,250/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,660/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,870/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
10
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
1
High schools
3
School districts serving the area
OMAHA HOME FOR BOYS SCHOOL, OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Schools include
OMAHA HOME FOR BOYS SCHOOLS, BENSON HIGH SCHOOL, BENSON WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, FONTENELLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, HARTMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hail, iceStorm, strongWind, tornado, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Very High · heatWave: Relatively High · iceStorm: Very High · inlandFlooding: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 59% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
8.0%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Omaha Lead (4.2 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
35.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
45
Days with Good air quality
211
Days with Moderate air quality
130
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
169

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
464
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
77,207
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
69,536

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail (5 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
26
Nearest airport
North Omaha Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Eppley Airfield (OMA) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
14
Hospitals include
CHI HEALTH MERCY COUNCIL BLUFFS, METHODIST JENNIE EDMUNDSON, THE NEBRASKA METHODIST HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-870 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,956
Housing built before 1970
79.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
6.3%
Median annual property tax
$2,673
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
72.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
299,883
Average weekly wage
$1,277
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,867

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 68104State medianUS median
Median home value$203,589$237,615$289,727
Median sale price$464,000$268,738$325,000
Median days on market34 days36 days51 days
Typical rent$1,568/mo$1,359/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,673$2,000$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 68104?
$203,589.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 68104?
$464,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 68104?
Median days on market: 34 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 68104?
Typical rent: $1,568/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 68104?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, iceStorm, strongWind, tornado, winterWeather.
Is ZIP 68104 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 68104?
Risk to homes is higher than 59% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 68104?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 68104?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Omaha Lead, 4.2 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 68104?
10 schools (6 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 68104 walkable?
Walkability index: 12.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 68104?
Good. Median AQI: 45. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 68104?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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