| City: | Boys Town, Nebraska |
| City Alias: | Boystown |
| County: | Douglas County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:48:03 AM |
| Population: | 410 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 402 / 531 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 41.2560, -96.1292 |
| Land Area: | 1.379 sq mi |
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Boys Town operates as an incorporated village in Douglas County, Nebraska, just west of Omaha. This compact community spans 1.1 square miles and serves as home to one of America's most recognizable child welfare organizations. With 410 residents and only 15 households, the population consists almost entirely of youth in residential care and staff members.
The community's median age is 16.3 years. Of the 410 people living here, 331 are in institutionalized group quarters. That's 81% of the total population. It's a residential care facility, not a typical town. The remaining population includes staff families and support personnel who live on campus.
Mail delivery follows a hybrid model. Campus addresses receive street delivery along roads like S 144th Street (51 delivery points), Flanagan Boulevard (16 points), and Mother Teresa Lane. The post office also maintains 152 PO Boxes, serving far more than the 15 local households. With a PO Box adoption rate of 10.1, this facility serves surrounding communities in west Omaha.
Employment numbers tell the real story. Boys Town provides 2,233 jobs across 9 establishments. That's over five times the resident population. Workers commute from Omaha neighborhoods including West Omaha, First National Business Park, and Leawood West, all within a mile of the campus.
Street names honor the organization's history and mission: Mother Teresa Lane, Flanagan Boulevard (named for founder Father Edward Flanagan), and Boys Town Hospital Road. The facility operates medical, educational, and residential services across its 1.1 square mile campus. This is a PO Box Only Zone, meaning mail delivery options in the immediate area are limited to the Boys Town post office.
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Boys Town, NE 68010For PO Box addresses:
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Boys Town, NE 68010Both "Boys Town" and "Boystown" (one word) are acceptable mailing names.
Street names honor the organization's charitable mission and founder Father Edward Flanagan, with roads named for Mother Teresa, hospital facilities, and religious orders.
ZIP Code 68010 has 410 residents and 15 households (average 4.07 persons per household). The median age is 16.3 years, significantly younger than the state (36.9) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 61.5% male and 38.5% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (56.6%, much lower than the state average of 78.4%) and Black or African American (24.1%, much higher than the state average of 4.9% and well above the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.4%, which is lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (4.9%) and national averages (12.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 410Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 809Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 297.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $73,750Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 15Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 4.07Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.35Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 870 | 881 | 906 | 914 | 913 | 907 | 906 | 900 | 864 | 841 | 818 | 720 | 763 | 809 |
| Decennial Census | 745 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 410 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 16.3
Male Median Age: 16.3
Female Median Age: 16.2
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 6 | 10 | 57 | 157 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Female | 3 | 6 | 40 | 94 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 9 | 16 | 97 | 251 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| White: | 232 | 51.44% |
| Black: | 99 | 21.95% |
| Hispanic:* | 51 | 11.31% |
| Asian: | 5 | 1.11% |
| American Indian: | 14 | 3.10% |
| Hawaiian: | 2 | 0.44% |
| Other: | 48 | 10.64% |
| Total: | 451 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 252 | 61.46% | 16.3 years |
| Females: | 158 | 38.54% | 16.2 years |
| Total: | 410 | 100% | 16.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 809 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 809 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 809 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $73,750, which is considerably lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $7,500 (11.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $16,875. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 33.0%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 16.1%, which is much higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (93.3%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
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| Median Household Income | $66,250 | $22,250 | $24,125 | $24,231 | $24,038 | $23,906 | $56,250 | $56,563 | $56,875 | $0 | $64,792 | $69,583 | $72,000 | $73,750 |
| Median Family Income | $66,250 | $66,250 | $0 | $68,750 | $0 | $0 | $76,250 | $53,750 | $0 | $61,250 | $64,250 | $69,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $21,500 | $0 | $0 | $23,750 | $23,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $250,001 | $250,001 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $25,500 | $24,952 | $29,423 | $29,271 | $30,208 | $28,750 | $29,028 | $38,750 | $55,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $40,288 | $33,750 | $29,531 | $29,464 | $28,438 | $25,417 | $29,135 | $32,917 | $0 | $0 | $50,956 | $53,456 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 193 | 27.65% |
| Unemployed: | 37 | 5.30% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 468 | 67.05% |
| Total: | 698 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 180 | 93.26% |
| Service: | 10 | 5.18% |
| Sales and Office: | 3 | 1.55% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 193 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $625,000 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
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| Median Home Value | $625,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 1 | 12.50% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 1 | 12.50% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 2 | 25.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 4 | 50.00% |
| Total: | 8 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $330 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,125 | $0 | $1,094 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 8 | 100.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 8 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 8 | 27.59% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 21 | 72.41% |
| Total Housing Units: | 29 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 15 | 51.72% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 14 | 48.28% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 29 | 100% |
In 2024, 31.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 27.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (90.93%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 135 | 37.19% |
| Some college, no degree: | 113 | 31.13% |
| Associate's degree: | 1 | 0.28% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4 | 1.10% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 110 | 30.30% |
| Total: | 363 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 363 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 114 | 31.40% |
| Private Insurance: | 124 | 33.42% |
| Public Insurance: | 146 | 39.35% |
| No Insurance: | 101 | 27.22% |
| Total: | 371 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 270 | 72.78% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
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| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 37 | 9.07% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 371 | 90.93% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 408 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 408 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 68010 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 6 business establishments, employing about 1,493 people with an annual payroll of $83,639,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 1,524Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 6Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $17,379,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $83,639,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 1,493Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 68010 is located in Douglas County, Nebraska, within the Omaha, NE-IA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 36540) and Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 865,350 people, about 0.05% of whom live in ZIP Code 68010. It covers 1.379 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.04 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Omaha, NE-IASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 36540Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 865,350Source: Census |
| MSA: | Omaha, NE-IA MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 1.379 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.04 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 02Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 509.74 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 3106015Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Boys Town village; NebraskaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 68010 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are 3 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.