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U.S. ZIP Code · NE68131

Douglas County · Omaha, NE-IA

Typical home value

$224,106[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+3.8%
5-year / yr
+5.0%
10-year / yr
+7.4%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-21.1%
vs metro
-26.3%
vs state
-2.9%
ZIP 68131 location in NE
Location of ZIP 68131 in NE

Price history

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

The typical home in 68131 is worth $224,106 — 26.3% below the Omaha, NE-IA median. Over the past year, values have risen 3.8%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,538 a month — a 8.2% 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
$1,538[2]
Gross yield
8.2%[2]
Cap rate
4.9%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,442[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
14,809[3]
Median household income
$48,925[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
13
Elementary
3
Middle
1
High
8
  • WALNUT HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

    368 students

  • GIFFORD PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

    360 students

  • OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS HOMEBASED

    Prekindergarten · Grades PK · OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

    7 students

  • ACCELERE PROGRAM

    High · Grades 9–12 · OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

    0 students

  • BLACKBURN ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM

    High · Grades 9–12 · OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

    0 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 yield8.2%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.9%
Annual rent$18,460

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$1,133
Loan principal$179,285
Down payment$44,821
Total interest paid$228,668

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 ratio1.05
Monthly cost to own$1,608
Monthly rent$1,538

Owning and renting are roughly even.

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
31st percentile[1]
Rental yield
80th percentile[2]
Property tax
71st percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 68131?
The typical home in 68131 is worth $224,106, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 68131?
Home values in 68131 are up 3.8% over the past year, and up 5.0% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 68131?
A typical home in 68131 rents for about $1,538 a month, a gross rental yield of 8.2%.
What is the property tax rate in 68131?
The effective property tax rate in 68131 is 1.5% — roughly $3,442 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 68131?
ZIP code 68131 has a population of 14,809 and a median household income of $48,925.

#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
    $220,906
    Gross yield
    9.2%
  • Omaha, NE

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

    Typical home
    $230,813
    Gross yield
  • Pacific Junction, IA

    Typical home
    $231,774
    Gross yield
  • Missouri Valley, IA

    Typical home
    $232,226
    Gross yield

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