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ZIP 68046

Pop. 35,085·Sarpy County·10th most expensive ZIP in Nebraska
Median rent (all units)
$1,653/mo
Year-over-Year
+13.1%
Month-over-Month
+2.6%
vs US Median
-$312
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ZIP 68046 · $1,653
More affordable than 62% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,150
1 BR
$1,210
2 BR
$1,440
3 BR
$1,910
4 BR+
$2,150
Research median
$1,440/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
$19,836/yr
At $1,653/mo median
Location
StateNE
CountySarpy County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 13.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+13.1% YoY, +2.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 68046 (Papillion, NE) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 52.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
35,085
Median income
$116,907
Median age
38.4
Renters
23.6%
Age distribution
26.2%
19.7%
28.2%
12.5%
13.4%
Under 1826.2%
18–3419.7%
35–5428.2%
55–6412.5%
65+13.4%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
83.1%
White83.1%
Black4.3%
Hispanic7.8%
Asian2.2%
Other2.6%
Education (25+)
14.5%
30%
52.3%
No HS diploma3.1%
HS diploma14.5%
Some college30%
Bachelor's+52.3%
Housing tenure
76.4%
23.6%
Owner76.4%
Renter23.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 68046 in Papillion, NE has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,162 → $1,653
up 42.3%
Income
$103,337 → $116,907
up 13.1%
Population
31,695 → 35,085
up 10.7%
Renter share
24.6% → 23.6%
-1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
48.6% → 52.3%
+3.7 pts
Median age
37.1 → 38.4
+1.3 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 68046 in Papillion, NE stood at $1,162 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,653, reflecting a 42.3% increase over the period. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 68046 in Papillion, NE now reports about $116,907, up from $103,337 in 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 10.7% since 2021, moving from about 31,695 residents to roughly 35,085. College-educated residents now make up 52.3% of adults here, versus 48.6% in 2021. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 68046 in Papillion, NE reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 68046 covers Papillion, NE. The median rent here is $1,653/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,210/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,440/mo.

At 17% of local median household income ($116,907/yr), ZIP 68046 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 13.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 68046?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 68046 (Papillion, NE) is $1,653. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 68046 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 68046's median rent of $1,653/mo is $312 (16%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 68046 compare to other ZIPs in Nebraska?

ZIP 68046 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Nebraska, ranking #10 out of 53 ZIPs tracked at $1,653/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 68046?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $66,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,653/mo in ZIP 68046. The local median household income is $116,907/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 68046?

Rent in ZIP 68046 has increased 13.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 68046 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 68046 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,653/mo, rent takes approximately 17% of the local median household income ($116,907/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 68046 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 68046 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 23.6% of ZIP 68046 households are renters, while 76.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 68046 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 68046 compare to the rest of Papillion?

ZIP 68046 is more affordable than Papillion overall. At $1,653/mo, it's $40 below the Papillion citywide median of $1,693/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 68046 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 68046 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
17%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,653/mo, rent takes ~17% of ZIP 68046's median household income ($116,907/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 68046 17%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.46–5.84%
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