ZIP Code · NE

ZIP 68028

Part of Gretna, NE

Pop. 17,529·Sarpy County·13th most expensive ZIP in Nebraska

Median rent (all units)

$1,578/mo

Year-over-Year

+9.7%

Month-over-Month

+2.1%

vs US Median

-$354

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ZIP 68028 · $1,578

More affordable than 67% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Nebraska

Rent in ZIP 68028 changed +9.7% 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 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($143,604) is $3,590 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($2,570).

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 68138, 8 miles away, rents for 11% less ($1,403/mo), about $2,100 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 68028. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$18,936/yr

At $1,578/mo median

Location

CityGretna

StateNE

CountySarpy County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 9.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+9.7% YoY, +2.1% 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 68028 covers Gretna, NE. The median rent here is $1,578/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,440/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,720/mo.

At 13% of local median household income ($143,604/yr), ZIP 68028 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $63,000/year (about $30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,578/mo in ZIP 68028. The local median household income is $143,604/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 68028?

Rent in ZIP 68028 has risen 9.7% over the past year.

How does ZIP 68028 compare to other ZIPs in Nebraska?

ZIP 68028 is one of the pricier among Nebraska ZIP codes for rent, ranking #13 of 52 at $1,578/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 68028 changed +9.7%, against a typical +2.3% across the 47 Nebraska ZIP codes Zillow tracks.