ZIP Code 68144 — Omaha, NE Home Prices (2026)

The typical home in ZIP 68144 (Omaha, Nebraska) is worth about $317,000 at roughly $157 per square foot — 7% more expensive than the Omaha median and 8% more expensive than the typical U.S. home.

$317,000

Typical home value

$157

Price per sq ft

#12 of 31

Omaha ZIPs by value

+7%

vs Omaha median

How 68144 compares

ZIP 68144 is a mid-priced ZIP code for Omaha: its typical home value of $317,000 ranks #12 of the 31 Omaha ZIP codes we track (the citywide range runs from $137,000 in 68111 to $519,000 in 68022). Per square foot it costs about $157, against $172 for Omaha as a whole, $141 for Nebraska, and $195 nationally.

Area	Typical value	$ / sq ft
ZIP 68144	$317,000	$157
Omaha, NE	$296,000	$172
Nebraska	$239,000	$141
United States	$294,000	$195

Home value by size in 68144

Using this ZIP’s rate of about $157 per square foot. Condition, lot, and the exact street move these meaningfully — use the estimator below for a home-specific figure.

Home size	Estimated value
1,000 sq ft	$157,000
1,500 sq ft	$235,500
2,000 sq ft	$314,000
2,500 sq ft	$392,500
3,000 sq ft	$471,000

Salary needed to buy a home in ZIP 68144

To buy the typical $317,000 home in ZIP 68144 with 20% down, you need a household income of roughly $86,000 a year (about $2,010 a month for the mortgage, taxes, and insurance). With 10% down the bar rises to about $102,000, because the loan is bigger and mortgage insurance kicks in.

Down payment	Cash down	Monthly payment	Income needed
5% (+PMI)	$15,900	$2,500/mo	$107,000/yr
10% (+PMI)	$31,700	$2,390/mo	$102,000/yr
20%	$63,400	$2,010/mo	$86,000/yr

Assumes a 30-year fixed mortgage at 6.5%, property tax at 1.1% and insurance at 0.45% of value per year, PMI of 0.75% on loans with less than 20% down, and the standard 28% housing-to-income rule. Your rate, taxes, and HOA will move these — run your own numbers in the mortgage calculator.

What your budget buys in ZIP 68144

At about $157 per square foot, here is roughly how much home different budgets get you in ZIP 68144:

Budget	Approx. size	What that looks like locally
$150k	960 sq ft	below the local median — condos, smaller or older homes
$200k	1270 sq ft	below the local median — condos, smaller or older homes
$250k	1590 sq ft	below the local median — condos, smaller or older homes
$300k	1910 sq ft	around the typical home here
$400k	2550 sq ft	around the typical home here

Wondering where that budget goes further? The relocation calculator ranks hundreds of U.S. cities by what the same money buys — it opens pre-filled with a typical 68144 home.

Estimate a specific home in 68144

The estimator below is pre-set to ZIP 68144 — pick your home’s size for an instant ballpark, then open the full calculator to adjust beds, baths, and condition.

All Omaha ZIP codes by home value

Where 68144 sits among Omaha’s 31 ZIP codes:

#	ZIP code	Typical value	$ / sq ft
1	68022	$519,000	$202
2	68130	$461,000	$172
3	68118	$430,000	$161
4	68136	$413,000	$178
5	68135	$394,000	$193
6	68116	$382,000	$166
7	68142	$375,000	$184
8	68132	$370,000	$192
9	68154	$365,000	$165
10	68124	$347,000	$196
11	68152	$346,000	$182
12	68144 (this page)	$317,000	$157
13	68114	$314,000	$219
14	68157	$298,000	$184
15	68164	$297,000	$168
16	68138	$296,000	$203
17	68127	$289,000	$164
18	68122	$288,000	$176
19	68137	$288,000	$159
20	68102	$275,000	$367
21	68134	$262,000	$158
22	68106	$258,000	$183
23	68105	$231,000	$170
24	68117	$224,000	$175
25	68131	$220,000	$184
26	68104	$204,000	$153
27	68112	$188,000	$127
28	68107	$186,000	$145
29	68108	$174,000	$166
30	68110	$145,000	$128
31	68111	$137,000	$131

ZIP 68144 home prices: frequently asked

What is the average home price in ZIP code 68144? +

The typical home in ZIP 68144 (Omaha, NE) is worth about $317,000 as of 2026. That is 7% more expensive than the Omaha median of $296,000 and 8% more expensive than the U.S. median of $294,000.

What is the price per square foot in 68144? +

About $157 per square foot in 68144, versus $172 across Omaha and $141 across Nebraska. At that rate a 1,500 sq ft home runs roughly $235,500 and a 2,500 sq ft home about $392,500.

What salary do you need to buy a house in ZIP 68144? +

For the typical $317,000 home in ZIP 68144, a household income of about $86,000 a year covers the payment with 20% down (a 30-year fixed at 6.5%, plus taxes and insurance, under the 28% rule). With 10% down you need roughly $102,000; with 5% down about $107,000.

Is 68144 an expensive ZIP code? +

Within Omaha, 68144 ranks #12 of 31 ZIP codes by typical home value, which makes it a mid-priced ZIP code for Omaha. Nationally it is about average.

See the full Omaha home values page, all Nebraska cities, or price per square foot by ZIP code nationwide.

Directional estimates from public market data (Realtor.com & Zillow research), not appraisals. A single ZIP contains very different homes; actual values vary and change over time.