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ZIP 68022

Part of Omaha, NE
Pop. 36,538·Douglas County·8th most expensive ZIP in Nebraska
Median rent (all units)
$1,678/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.4%
Month-over-Month
+1.4%
vs US Median
-$287
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ZIP 68022 · $1,678
More affordable than 60% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,270
1 BR
$1,340
2 BR
$1,600
3 BR
$2,120
4 BR+
$2,390
Research median
$1,600/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
$20,136/yr
At $1,678/mo median
Location
CityOmaha
StateNE
CountyDouglas County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 68022 (Omaha, NE) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 63.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
36,538
Median income
$148,111
Median age
36.2
Renters
26%
Age distribution
32.5%
15.5%
32.3%
Under 1832.5%
18–3415.5%
35–5432.3%
55–648.7%
65+10.9%
Gender
50.2%
49.8%
Male50.2%
Female49.8%
Race & ethnicity
86.6%
White86.6%
Black0.9%
Hispanic5.1%
Asian4.7%
Other2.8%
Education (25+)
25%
63.3%
No HS diploma1.1%
HS diploma10.7%
Some college25%
Bachelor's+63.3%
Housing tenure
74%
26%
Owner74%
Renter26%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 68022 in Omaha, NE has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,335 → $1,678
up 25.7%
Income
$123,210 → $148,111
up 20.2%
Population
31,127 → 36,538
up 17.4%
Renter share
25.1% → 26%
+0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
60.3% → 63.3%
+3.0 pts
Median age
34.9 → 36.2
+1.3 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 68022 in Omaha, NE has shifted from $1,335 to $1,678, up 25.7% since 2021. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 68022 in Omaha, NE now reports about $148,111, up from $123,210 in 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 68022 in Omaha, NE adding about 5,411 residents over the five-year window, up 17.4% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 60.3% to 63.3% across the same window. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 68022 in Omaha, NE reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 68022 covers Omaha, NE. The median rent here is $1,678/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,340/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,600/mo.

At 14% of local median household income ($148,111/yr), ZIP 68022 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 68022?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 68022 (Omaha, NE) is $1,678. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 68022 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 68022's median rent of $1,678/mo is $287 (15%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 68022 compare to other ZIPs in Nebraska?

ZIP 68022 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Nebraska, ranking #8 out of 53 ZIPs tracked at $1,678/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 68022?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $67,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,678/mo in ZIP 68022. The local median household income is $148,111/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 68022?

Rent in ZIP 68022 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.4% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 68022 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 68022 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,678/mo, rent takes approximately 14% of the local median household income ($148,111/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 68022 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 68022 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 26% of ZIP 68022 households are renters, while 74% are owner-occupied. ZIP 68022 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 68022 compare to the rest of Omaha?

ZIP 68022 is pricier than Omaha as a whole. At $1,678/mo, it's $225 above the Omaha citywide median of $1,453/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 68022 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 68022 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
14%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,678/mo, rent takes ~14% of ZIP 68022's median household income ($148,111/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 68022 14%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.46–5.84%
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