Papillion, NE GIS Map

Papillion is a city in Sarpy County, Nebraska, with a population of about 24,509. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.

County: Sarpy County
Population: 24,509
Elevation: 1,019 ft
Coordinates: 41.1522, -96.0422
ZIP codes (2): 68046, 68133
Land area: 12.5 sq mi
Time zone: America/Chicago

About Papillion, NE

Papillion is a city in and the county seat of Sarpy County, Nebraska, United States. The city developed in the 1870s as a railroad town and is a southwest suburb of Omaha. The city is part of the larger five-county metro area of Omaha. Papillion's population was 24,159 at the 2020 census, making it the 7th most populous city in Nebraska. Its growth since the late 20th century has reflected Omaha's.

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Cities Near Papillion

Other Cities in Sarpy County

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GIS Data for Papillion, NE

The Papillion map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Papillion without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.

Layers you can turn on

FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.

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Papillion Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.

Population

25,244

Households

9,699

Median household income

$111,679

Median age

41.1 years

Median home value

$311,000

Median gross rent

$1,269/mo

Owner-occupied homes

73.9%

Bachelor's degree or higher

47.9%

Below poverty level

5.3%

Land area

12.5 sq mi

Population density

2,020 / sq mi

County

Sarpy County

ZIP codes in Papillion

68046 68133

Papillion Population Growth

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).

2010 Census

18,894

April 2020 (estimates base)

25,345

July 2024 estimate

25,248

Change 2010-2020

+34.1%

Change 2020-2024

-0.4%

Photos of Papillion

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Soils of Papillion

General soil map unit at the city center: Ponca-Marshall

Soil Properties

Drainage class: Well drained
Hydrologic soil group: B (moderate infiltration)
Available water storage (0–150 cm): 30.1 cm
Typical slope: 9%
Flooding frequency: None

Soil Components

Ponca17%
Mollisols · Typic Hapludolls
Marshall16%
Mollisols · Typic Hapludolls
Marshall16%
Mollisols · Typic Hapludolls
Marshall14%
Mollisols · Typic Hapludolls
Judson8%
Mollisols · Cumulic Hapludolls
Marshall6%
Mollisols · Typic Hapludolls

Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.

Climate of Papillion

30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Springfield 7E, Ne weather station, elevation 1,065 ft, 6.5 miles from the city center.

Warmest month

Jul · avg high 86°F

Coldest month

Jan · avg low 13°F

Annual precipitation

33.1 in

Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)

32°13°

37°17°

50°28°

63°39°

72°51°

81°62°

86°67°

83°63°

77°54°

65°41°

49°29°

37°18°

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Avg high °F	32	37	50	63	72	81	86	83	77	65	49	37
Avg low °F	13	17	28	39	51	62	67	63	54	41	29	18
Precip. in	0.92	1.16	1.82	3.45	4.82	4.97	3.69	3.95	3.13	2.47	1.35	1.34

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.

Natural Hazard Risk in Papillion

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Sarpy County, compared with all U.S. counties.

Overall risk

Relatively Moderate

Score 83.6 of 100

Expected annual loss

$80,314,943

Buildings, population & agriculture

Social vulnerability

Very Low

Susceptibility to hazard impacts

Community resilience

Very High

Ability to prepare & recover

Risk by Hazard

TornadoRelatively High
HailRelatively High
Strong WindRelatively High
Heat WaveRelatively Moderate
Winter WeatherRelatively High
Ice StormRelatively High
Cold WaveRelatively Moderate
WildfireRelatively Low
Inland FloodingRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
LandslideRelatively Low
DroughtRelatively Low
EarthquakeVery Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.

Papillion FAQ

What county is Papillion in?

Papillion, Nebraska is located in Sarpy County.

What is the population of Papillion?

Papillion has a population of about 24,509, making it the number 9 of the 30 Nebraska cities listed on GIS Map.

What is the elevation of Papillion?

The elevation of Papillion is approximately 1,019 feet (311 meters) above sea level at the city center.

What ZIP codes are in Papillion?

ZIP codes for Papillion include 68046, 68133.

What time zone is Papillion in?

Papillion is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).

How far is Papillion from Lincoln?

Papillion is about 42 miles from Lincoln, the capital of Nebraska, in a straight line.

How far is Papillion from Omaha?

Papillion is about 9 miles from Omaha, the largest city in Nebraska listed on GIS Map, in a straight line.

What cities are near Papillion?

Cities near Papillion include La Vista, NE (2 miles); Ralston, NE (4 miles); Bellevue, NE (8 miles); Omaha, NE (9 miles); Council Bluffs, IA (12 miles).

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