The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 68105 sells for about $275,000, or $145 per square foot.
Prices are down 8% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 30 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,097 a month.
ZIP 68105 — Omaha
The 68105 housing market is currently experiencing a period of price correction with a year-over-year decline of 8%. While buyer demand remains present, elevated vacancy rates and a high share of renters suggest a market that is sensitive to economic shifts and requires careful investor due diligence. Some figures, such as specific months of supply and precise tax history, are based on available market estimates rather than comprehensive official datasets.
This area is best suited for urban-focused renters, medical professionals working at nearby centers, and investors comfortable with older housing stock and intensive property management.
Median prices moved down 8.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 30 days on market with 4.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.8% · poverty 20.5% — a mixed stability profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 9.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 68105, Douglas County NE
The area experiences higher crime rates compared to the broader Omaha regional average, with localized hotspots requiring careful neighborhood-level assessment.
Public schools serving the area are part of the Omaha Public Schools district, which faces ongoing challenges with academic performance and resource allocation.
The area is primarily urban with standard regional risks for severe thunderstorms and wind events; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas near drainage basins.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Omaha medical center corridor and downtown redevelopment, though residential growth is constrained by existing density.
Property taxes are assessed by Douglas County with an effective rate of approximately 1.5%, reflecting standard municipal and school district levies for the Omaha area.
Residents benefit from central proximity to downtown Omaha and the University of Nebraska Medical Center, with most commutes under 20 minutes via local arterial roads.
The ZIP features access to several urban parks and is within short distance of the Blackstone District's dining and entertainment scene.
The rental market is characterized by high renter density and elevated vacancy rates, suggesting a competitive environment for landlords.
The economy is heavily anchored by the University of Nebraska Medical Center and the surrounding healthcare and research sector.
The area is served by Omaha Metro transit lines and provides easy access to major highway corridors including I-480.
Development is largely focused on urban infill and the continued revitalization of the Blackstone and Midtown corridors.
Douglas County utilizes a mass appraisal system with annual adjustments based on market sales data.
Parcels are subject to Omaha Public Schools district taxes and various municipal service levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional severe weather risks, including hail and wind exposure.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau ZCTA profiles; figures represent estimates.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Vala's Pumpkin Patch & Apple Orchard4.314.4 mi
- The Amazing Pizza Machine4.29.1 mi
- Spare Time Omaha4.311.3 mi
- Dave & Buster's Omaha4.18.1 mi
- Prehistoric Putt Omaha4.77 mi
- CHI Health Center4.42.5 mi
- Vala's Pumpkin Patch & Apple Orchard4.314.4 mi
- Charles Schwab Field Omaha4.72.5 mi
- Topgolf4.55.8 mi
- Orpheum Theater4.71.9 mi
- Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium4.82.4 mi
- Village Pointe4.511.2 mi
- Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge4.82.9 mi
- Lauritzen Gardens4.82.7 mi
- Joslyn Art Museum4.71.7 mi
- Joslyn Art Museum4.71.7 mi
- Kiewit Luminarium4.72.6 mi
- Omaha Children's Museum4.71.6 mi
- Joslyn Castle & Gardens4.61.4 mi
- The Durham Museum4.82.1 mi
- Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium4.82.4 mi
- Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge4.82.9 mi
- Lauritzen Gardens4.82.7 mi
- Gene Leahy Mall at The RiverFront4.72.2 mi
- Chalco Hills Recreation Area4.710.9 mi
- Topgolf4.55.8 mi
- Tiburon Golf Club & Banquet Facility4.512.6 mi
- 88 Tactical4.611.8 mi
- Miracle Hill3.87.2 mi
- Stone Creek Golf Course4.111.4 mi
- Westroads Mall4.35.5 mi
- Village Pointe4.511.2 mi
- Oak View Mall48.7 mi
- Eppley Airfield4.25.6 mi
- Bergan Mercy Hospital4.43.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A historic and revitalized district featuring numerous restaurants, bars, and local shops.
One of Omaha's oldest parks, offering green space and recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.