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U.S. ZIP Code · NE68117

Douglas County · Omaha, NE-IA

Typical home value

$220,906[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+2.6%
5-year / yr
+5.6%
10-year / yr
+7.8%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-22.2%
vs metro
-27.4%
vs state
-4.3%
ZIP 68117 location in NE
Location of ZIP 68117 in NE

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 68117 is worth $220,906 — 27.4% below the Omaha, NE-IA median. Over the past year, values have risen 2.6%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,700 a month — a 9.2% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.5%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,700[2]
Gross yield
9.2%[2]
Cap rate
5.5%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,263[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Douglas County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively High[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively High
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively High
Hurricane
No Rating
Tornado
Very High
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Very High

#Who lives here

Population
8,224[3]
Median household income
$75,237[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Douglas County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-396[5]
Moved in
14,272
Moved out
14,668

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
7
Elementary
5
Middle
0
High
1
  • BUENA VISTA HIGH SCHOOL

    Secondary · Grades 9–11 · OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

    1,153 students

  • ASHLAND PARK/ROBBINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

    709 students

  • WESTERN HILLS MAGNET CENTER

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

    370 students

  • BELLE RYAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

    288 students

  • KAREN WESTERN ELEMENTARY SCH

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · RALSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

    213 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield9.2%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)5.5%
Annual rent$20,400

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,117
Loan principal$176,725
Down payment$44,181
Total interest paid$225,402

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio0.93
Monthly cost to own$1,574
Monthly rent$1,700

Owning is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
50th percentile[1]
Rental yield
94th percentile[2]
Property tax
64th percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 68117?
The typical home in 68117 is worth $220,906, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 68117?
Home values in 68117 are up 2.6% over the past year, and up 5.6% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 68117?
A typical home in 68117 rents for about $1,700 a month, a gross rental yield of 9.2%.
What is the property tax rate in 68117?
The effective property tax rate in 68117 is 1.5% — roughly $3,263 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 68117?
ZIP code 68117 has a population of 8,224 and a median household income of $75,237.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Oakland, IA

    Typical home
    $223,724
    Gross yield
  • Omaha, NE

    Typical home
    $224,106
    Gross yield
    8.2%
  • Omaha, NE

    Typical home
    $228,845
    Gross yield
    6.7%
  • Mondamin, IA

    Typical home
    $230,813
    Gross yield
  • Hastings, IA

    Typical home
    $210,552
    Gross yield
  • Pacific Junction, IA

    Typical home
    $231,774
    Gross yield

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