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ZIP 68007

Pop. 19,536·Douglas County·1st most expensive ZIP in Nebraska
Median rent (all units)
$1,914/mo
Year-over-Year
+37.6%
Month-over-Month
-1.9%
vs US Median
-$51
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ZIP 68007 · $1,914
More expensive than 56% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,370
1 BR
$1,440
2 BR
$1,720
3 BR
$2,280
4 BR+
$2,570
Research median
$1,720/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$22,968/yr
At $1,914/mo median
Location
StateNE
CountyDouglas County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 37.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+37.6% YoY, -1.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 68007 (Bennington, NE) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 56.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,536
Median income
$141,042
Median age
34.5
Renters
7.5%
Age distribution
36.5%
14.4%
30.6%
Under 1836.5%
18–3414.4%
35–5430.6%
55–649.5%
65+9%
Gender
50.1%
49.9%
Male50.1%
Female49.9%
Race & ethnicity
84.4%
White84.4%
Black5.4%
Hispanic4.2%
Asian2.3%
Other3.8%
Education (25+)
14.1%
27.9%
56.8%
No HS diploma1.2%
HS diploma14.1%
Some college27.9%
Bachelor's+56.8%
Housing tenure
92.5%
Owner92.5%
Renter7.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 68007 in Bennington, NE has changed in 5 years

Income
$122,121 → $141,042
up 15.5%
Population
14,932 → 19,536
up 30.8%
Renter share
8.5% → 7.5%
-1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
54.4% → 56.8%
+2.4 pts
Median age
35.6 → 34.5
-1.1 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $141,042 today, compared with $122,121 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 14,932 to 19,536 between 2021 and 2024, a 30.8% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 54.4% to 56.8%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 68007 covers Bennington, NE. The median rent here is $1,914/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,440/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,720/mo.

At 16% of local median household income ($141,042/yr), ZIP 68007 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 37.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 68007?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 68007 (Bennington, NE) is $1,914. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 68007 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 68007's median rent of $1,914/mo is $51 (3%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 68007 compare to other ZIPs in Nebraska?

ZIP 68007 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Nebraska, ranking #1 out of 53 ZIPs tracked at $1,914/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 68007?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $77,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,914/mo in ZIP 68007. The local median household income is $141,042/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 68007?

Rent in ZIP 68007 has increased 37.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 68007 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 68007 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,914/mo, rent takes approximately 16% of the local median household income ($141,042/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 68007 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 68007 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 7.5% of ZIP 68007 households are renters, while 92.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 68007 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 68007 compare to the rest of Bennington?

ZIP 68007 sits right at the Bennington citywide median of $1,914/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 68007 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 68007 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
16%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,914/mo, rent takes ~16% of ZIP 68007's median household income ($141,042/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 68007 16%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.46–5.84%
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