ZIP code
68138
in Omaha, NebraskaPopulation 11,713
63.34/ 100
Ranked #2,785 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 8.7%)
Ranked #34 of 566 Nebraska ZIPs (top 6.1%)
Ranked #18 of 113 Omaha, NE-IA ZIPs (top 16%)
Ranks are modeled estimates — ZIPs a few hundred places apart are effectively tied.
What defines this ZIP
Metrics where this ZIP sits in the tails of the national distribution — the ones that most set it apart. Select any tile for its definition and methodology.
Lead in tap water
12 ppb
in the top 1.7% nationally
Lower is healthier
US98thDefinition & source ›
The lead level at the 90th percentile of tap-water samples reported by the public water systems serving this ZIP, in parts per billion — the EPA requires action above 15 ppb.
Measured from EPA records for the public water systems that serve this ZIP. Households on private wells — roughly 30% of the US population — are not covered by this measure, and this figure says nothing about their water.
Full methodology ›Coronary heart disease
4.1%
in the bottom 3.7% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST2ndUS4thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have been told by a health professional that they have coronary heart disease or angina.
Full methodology ›High cholesterol
30.6%
in the bottom 4.1% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST5thUS4thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with high cholesterol, among those who have ever been screened for it.
Full methodology ›Home broadband subscription
99.2%
in the top 5.8% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST97thUS94thDefinition & source ›
The share of households with a broadband internet subscription.
Full methodology ›Stroke
2.2%
in the bottom 3.5% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST2ndUS3rdDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have been told by a health professional that they have had a stroke.
Full methodology ›Mobility disability
8.6%
in the bottom 4.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST2ndUS4thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs.
Full methodology ›Slow internet speeds
1.8%
in the top 6.6% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST96thUS93rdDefinition & source ›
The share of homes whose fastest available download speed is under 10 Mbps.
Full methodology ›High blood pressure
28.3%
in the bottom 6.7% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST4thUS7thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have been told by a health professional that they have high blood pressure.
Full methodology ›Fair or poor health
13.0%
in the bottom 6.0% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST6thUS6thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who rate their own general health as fair or poor.
Full methodology ›Binge drinking
19.5%
in the top 8.3% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST62ndUS92ndDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who report binge drinking — five or more drinks on one occasion for men, four or more for women.
Full methodology ›The read
By its overall health score, ZIP 68138, one of several in Omaha, Nebraska lands in the top 8.7% healthiest ZIPs nationally (2,785th) and the top 6.1% of Nebraska (34th).
Strengths and concerns sit side by side across the measures here: modeled coronary heart disease lands in the bottom 3.7% nationally, and high cholesterol registers in the bottom 4.1% nationally. Home broadband subscription sits in the top 5.8% nationally, and modeled stroke rests in the bottom 3.5% nationally. Modeled mobility disability is in the bottom 4.4% nationally, high blood pressure stands in the bottom 6.7% nationally, and fair or poor health settles in the bottom 6.0% nationally. On the other hand, lead in tap water lies in the top 1.7% nationally, slow internet speeds resides in the top 6.6% nationally, and modeled binge drinking lands in the top 8.3% nationally.
Weighed against the ZIPs nearby, park land runs far higher than the surrounding ZIPs on this measure. To translate a couple of terms, lead in tap water is the EPA trigger, 15 parts per billion in tap samples, above which a water system must act on lead. Overall, the nearest healthier neighbor is ZIP 68028, just across the boundary.
What’s driving this score
Nine domains make up the ZipVitals Score — here is how this ZIP does on each, and how much each one counts. Compare it against the US, this state and the Omaha, NE-IA metro area.
Compared with the ZIP codes measured across all nine scoring domains — not with all US ZIP codes.
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 95%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 88%
16%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 63%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 89%
8%
Disability
healthier than 94%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 62%
5%
About typical
Preventive Care
healthier than 43%
13%
Holding it back
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 27%
14%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 33%
5%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 97%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 88%
16%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 70%
11%
Disability
healthier than 96%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 86%
5%
About typical
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 52%
14%
Holding it back
Preventive Care
healthier than 32%
13%
Mental Health
healthier than 12%
8%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 32%
5%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 90%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 71%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 78%
14%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 64%
11%
Disability
healthier than 89%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 65%
5%
About typical
Mental Health
healthier than 46%
8%
Holding it back
Preventive Care
healthier than 23%
13%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 36%
5%
“Share” is how much of this ZIP’s score the domain accounts for. Percentages are rounded; higher is healthier in every domain. How the score works, and who it compares you with ›
Findings that name this ZIP
One of our published findings lists this ZIP code. Each finding compares one published measure against a stated benchmark, and names only the ZIP codes whose estimates are reliable enough to rank. See all surprising findings.
Heavy environment, light chronic burden
Where the environment and chronic illness point in opposite directions
Environmental-hazard standing 27.5; chronic-disease standing 94.6 (top 10%) — 67 points apart, heavier on the environment than it is on chronic illness.
Ranked #16,125 of the 18,187 ZIP codes this finding names, ordered by the gap from cleanest environment to heaviest chronic burden, highest first.
Nearby & similar ZIPs
Editorially selected — see how this ZIP compares to nearby and similar places.
Nearby
68028
Nebraskashares a border
Score 67.35
Closest healthier
68046
Nebraskashares a border
Score 65.44
Similar health profile
60136
Illinois99% similar profile
Score 64.35
How these were chosen: only ZIPs with a published Score appear — a nearby ZIP with too little data to score won’t. Nearby means closest by distance between ZIP boundaries, which can cross state lines. A similar health profile is a close match across the nine Score domains, not similar demographics. Distances are measured between ZIP boundaries — ZIPs that touch share a border. How distance is measured
Evidence
Every measure this page draws on, by source. Collapsed by default — the full data stays in the page for search engines either way.
Health OutcomesCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Arthritis among adults | 20.0% | 18.1–22.1 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 28.3% | 25.8–30.9 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 6.6% | 6.0–7.3 |
| Current asthma among adults | 8.9% | 7.9–10.0 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 4.1% | 3.7–4.6 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 4.5% | 4.0–5.2 |
| Depression among adults | 18.6% | 16.4–21.1 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 8.6% | 7.5–9.7 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 30.6% | 28.1–33.3 |
| Obesity among adults | 36.5% | 32.7–40.2 |
| Stroke among adults | 2.2% | 2.0–2.4 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 7.0% | 5.6–8.5 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 7.5% | 6.4–8.7 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 73.4% | 70.5–76.1 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 75.3% | 72.5–78.0 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 83.7% | 81.7–85.5 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 64.6% | 60.7–68.6 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 70.9% | 67.9–73.7 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 77.6% | 71.6–83.1 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 19.5% | 17.1–22.1 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 12.1% | 10.4–14.1 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 20.7% | 18.0–23.5 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 33.5% | 29.4–37.9 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 13.0% | 11.4–14.8 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 14.5% | 12.9–16.1 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 10.0% | 8.9–11.3 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 11.2% | 9.9–12.6 |
| Any disability among adults | 22.8% | 20.2–25.5 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 5.3% | 4.7–5.9 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 5.7% | 5.0–6.4 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 8.6% | 7.5–9.9 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 2.4% | 2.2–2.7 |
| Vision disability among adults | 3.2% | 2.9–3.6 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 18.4% | 15.8–21.2 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 9.5% | 8.0–11.5 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 6.3% | 5.1–7.7 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 8.1% | 6.8–9.6 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 5.6% | 4.8–6.5 |
| Loneliness among adults | 28.9% | 25.3–32.8 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 5.7% | 4.8–6.7 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | NE median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 5.4% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 8.0% (2.6–16.7%) n=578 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 6.7% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 8.4% (1.6–20.4%) n=579 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 3.4% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 5.2% (1.5–11.9%) n=578 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 37.4% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 24.4% (12.1–39.7%) n=578 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 1.2% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 1.4% (0.0–5.8%) n=579 |
| Households without a vehicle | 3.9% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 2.1% (0.0–7.6%) n=578 |
| Broadband subscription | 99.2% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 87.6% (75.9–96.3%) n=578 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 26.5% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 18.5% (7.6–30.4%) n=578 |
| Homeownership rate | 67.0% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 80.5% (61.0–93.2%) n=578 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 1.0% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 0.7% (0.0–4.6%) n=578 |
| Foreign-born population | 3.9% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 1.1% (0.0–8.3%) n=579 |
| Single-parent households | 51.1% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 57.2% (42.6–77.1%) n=577 |
| Population 65+ | 10.2% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 21.2% (11.4–34.7%) n=579 |
| Median age | 34.2 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 42.3 yr (33.0–56.3) n=577 |
| Median household income | $86,007 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $73,386 ($53,469–$103,625) n=556 |
| Median home value | $237,200 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $168,400 ($90,000–$306,740) n=533 |
| Median gross rent | $1,242 | $1,021 ($677–$1,912) n=25,670 | $850 ($610–$1,250) n=442 |
Life expectancyNCHS / RWJF USALEEP · model-based
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | NE median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth | 79.6 yr ± 1.61 | 78.9 yr (74.7–82.8) n=31,308 | 80.1 yr (77.4–83.0) n=553 |
About the ± — it’s this estimate’s give-or-take (statisticians call it the standard error). The true life expectancy for this ZIP most likely falls within 1.61 years of 79.6, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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