Top 10 Wealthiest ZIP Codes in Nebraska (by Median Household Income)

 

Here’s a current look at the top wealthiest ZIP codes in Nebraska based largely on median household income, which is one of the best proxies for relative wealth within a state. Census and income-tracking data show that Nebraska’s highest-earning ZIP codes tend to cluster around Lincoln, Gretna/Elkhorn (Omaha suburbs), and select smaller communities.

Top 10 Wealthiest ZIP Codes in Nebraska (by Median Household Income)

1. 68532 (Lincoln, NE) — Highest median household income (~$171,094) in the state.

2. 68531 (Lincoln, NE) — Second highest (~$151,786).

3. 68964 (NE) — Strong rural ZIP with high income (~$145,714).

4. 68667 (NE) — High income rural area (~$140,833).

5. 68028 (Gretna, NE) — Omaha suburb with high median income (~$139,955).

6. 68527 (Lincoln, NE) — Upper–income neighborhood (~$138,558).

7. 68118 (Omaha, NE) — One of Omaha’s richest ZIPs (~$138,099).

8. 68135 (Omaha, NE) — Another affluent Omaha ZIP (~$134,087).

9. 68007 (Bennington, NE) — High income (~$131,523).

10. 68022 (Elkhorn, NE) — Omaha-area affluent ZIP (~$139,713 in separate data).

Notes on the data:
• Rankings above are primarily ordered by median household income estimates — a standard measure of local economic status.
• Some ZIP codes (e.g., 68022) may show up in alternate rankings with slightly different income figures depending on the data source and year.
• Smaller or rural ZIPs with very high incomes (few households) can surface near the top because of small sample sizes.