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ZIP 68048

Pop. 13,435·Cass County·42nd most expensive ZIP in Nebraska
Median rent (all units)
$1,276/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-2.0%
vs US Median
-$689
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 68048 · $1,276
More affordable than 88% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$960
1 BR
$1,010
2 BR
$1,200
3 BR
$1,590
4 BR+
$1,790
Research median
$1,200/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
$15,312/yr
At $1,276/mo median
Location
StateNE
CountyCass County
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 68048 (Plattsmouth, NE) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 31.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
13,435
Median income
$89,931
Median age
42.4
Renters
16%
Age distribution
22%
18.3%
26%
14.6%
19.1%
Under 1822%
18–3418.3%
35–5426%
55–6414.6%
65+19.1%
Gender
51%
49%
Male51%
Female49%
Race & ethnicity
90%
White90%
Hispanic5.4%
Other3.9%
Education (25+)
30.5%
35.1%
31.2%
No HS diploma3.1%
HS diploma30.5%
Some college35.1%
Bachelor's+31.2%
Housing tenure
84%
16%
Owner84%
Renter16%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 68048 in Plattsmouth, NE has changed in 5 years

Income
$71,540 → $89,931
up 25.7%
Population
13,518 → 13,435
down 0.6%
Renter share
19.2% → 16%
-3.2 pts
Bachelor's+
29% → 31.2%
+2.2 pts
Median age
40.4 → 42.4
+2.0 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 68048 in Plattsmouth, NE now reports about $89,931, up from $71,540 in 2021. About 16% of households rent today, against 19.2% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 29% to 31.2%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 68048 covers Plattsmouth, NE. The median rent here is $1,276/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,010/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,200/mo.

At 17% of local median household income ($89,931/yr), ZIP 68048 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 68048?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 68048 (Plattsmouth, NE) is $1,276. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 68048 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 68048's median rent of $1,276/mo is $689 (35%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 68048 compare to other ZIPs in Nebraska?

ZIP 68048 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Nebraska, ranking #42 out of 53 ZIPs at $1,276/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 68048?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $51,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,276/mo in ZIP 68048. The local median household income is $89,931/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 68048?

Rent in ZIP 68048 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 68048 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 68048 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,276/mo, rent takes approximately 17% of the local median household income ($89,931/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 68048 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 68048 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 16% of ZIP 68048 households are renters, while 84% are owner-occupied. ZIP 68048 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 68048 compare to the rest of Plattsmouth?

ZIP 68048 sits right at the Plattsmouth citywide median of $1,276/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 68048 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 68048 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
17%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,276/mo, rent takes ~17% of ZIP 68048's median household income ($89,931/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 68048 17%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.46–5.84%
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