ZIP Code · NE

ZIP 68022

Part of Omaha, NE

Pop. 36,538·Douglas County·10th most expensive ZIP in Nebraska

Median rent (all units)

$1,637/mo

Year-over-Year

+1.8%

Month-over-Month

+0.2%

vs US Median

-$295

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 68022 · $1,637

More affordable than 63% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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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12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

February. Asking rents in ZIP 68022 usually run 1.1% below trend in February and 0.8% above it in July, about $31 a month apart at today's median. Based on 5 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 68022 is 0.1% below its high of $1,639 in March 2026, at $1,637 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Nebraska

Rent in ZIP 68022 changed +1.8% over the year to September 2026. Across the 47 Nebraska ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +2.3%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 2 months in a row, and rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($148,111) is $3,703 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($2,390).

Rank in Omaha

17th cheapest of 24 ZIP codes in Omaha.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 68154, 7 miles away, rents for 24% less ($1,243/mo), about $4,700 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 68022. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$19,644/yr

At $1,637/mo median

Location

CityOmaha

StateNE

CountyDouglas County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (1.8% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+1.8% YoY, +0.2% MoM), not inventory.

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

$1,259 → $1,637

up 30.0%

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 $1,259 to $1,637, up 30.0% 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 68022 covers Omaha, NE. The median rent here is $1,637/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,340/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,600/mo.

At 13% of local median household income ($148,111/yr), ZIP 68022 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $65,000/year (about $31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,637/mo in ZIP 68022. The local median household income is $148,111/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 68022?

Rent in ZIP 68022 has risen 1.8% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 0.1% below its high of $1,639 in March 2026.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 68022?

Asking rents in ZIP 68022 are usually lowest in February, about 1.1% below their yearly trend, and highest in July, about 0.8% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $31 a month. This pattern comes from 5 years of Zillow rent data.

How does ZIP 68022 compare to other ZIPs in Nebraska?

ZIP 68022 is one of the pricier among Nebraska ZIP codes for rent, ranking #10 of 52 at $1,637/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 68022 changed +1.8%, against a typical +2.3% across the 47 Nebraska ZIP codes Zillow tracks.