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ZIP 68028

Part of Gretna, NE
Pop. 17,529·Sarpy County·7th most expensive ZIP in Nebraska
Median rent (all units)
$1,780/mo
Year-over-Year
+13.8%
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
-$185
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 68028 · $1,780
More affordable than 53% 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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$21,360/yr
At $1,780/mo median
Location
CityGretna
StateNE
CountySarpy County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 13.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+13.8% YoY, +0.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 68028 (Gretna, NE) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 52.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,529
Median income
$143,604
Median age
35.5
Renters
16.5%
Age distribution
33.2%
16%
34%
Under 1833.2%
18–3416%
35–5434%
55–647.9%
65+9%
Gender
51.7%
48.3%
Male51.7%
Female48.3%
Race & ethnicity
92.1%
White92.1%
Hispanic3.2%
Other4.2%
Education (25+)
16.5%
29.3%
52.9%
No HS diploma1.3%
HS diploma16.5%
Some college29.3%
Bachelor's+52.9%
Housing tenure
83.5%
16.5%
Owner83.5%
Renter16.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 68028 in Gretna, NE has changed in 5 years

Income
$127,760 → $143,604
up 12.4%
Population
17,434 → 17,529
up 0.5%
Renter share
15.3% → 16.5%
+1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
55.1% → 52.9%
-2.2 pts
Median age
33.8 → 35.5
+1.7 yrs

Median household income climbed from $127,760 to $143,604 between 2021 and 2024, a 12.4% shift. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 55.1% to 52.9% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 68028 covers Gretna, NE. The median rent here is $1,780/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 15% of local median household income ($143,604/yr), ZIP 68028 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 13.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 68028?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 68028 (Gretna, NE) is $1,780. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 68028 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 68028's median rent of $1,780/mo is $185 (9%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 68028 compare to other ZIPs in Nebraska?

ZIP 68028 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Nebraska, ranking #7 out of 53 ZIPs tracked at $1,780/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 68028?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $71,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,780/mo in ZIP 68028. The local median household income is $143,604/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 68028?

Rent in ZIP 68028 has increased 13.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 68028 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 68028 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,780/mo, rent takes approximately 15% of the local median household income ($143,604/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 68028 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 68028 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 16.5% of ZIP 68028 households are renters, while 83.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 68028 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 68028 compare to the rest of Gretna?

ZIP 68028 is more affordable than Gretna overall. At $1,780/mo, it's $27 below the Gretna citywide median of $1,807/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 68028 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 68028 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
15%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,780/mo, rent takes ~15% of ZIP 68028's median household income ($143,604/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 68028 15%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.46–5.84%
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