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ZIP 68102

Part of Omaha, NE
Pop. 9,767·Douglas County·32nd most expensive ZIP in Nebraska
Median rent (all units)
$1,342/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.3%
Month-over-Month
-0.7%
vs US Median
-$623
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ZIP 68102 · $1,342
More affordable than 84% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$989
1 BR
$1,047
2 BR
$1,245
3 BR
$1,648
4 BR+
$1,860
Research median
$1,245/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
$16,104/yr
At $1,342/mo median
Location
CityOmaha
StateNE
CountyDouglas County
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.3% YoY, -0.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 68102 (Omaha, NE) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 50.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
9,767
Median income
$64,111
Median age
33
Renters
84.2%
Age distribution
49%
26.7%
Under 185.7%
18–3449%
35–5426.7%
55–6411.3%
65+7.3%
Gender
56.3%
43.7%
Male56.3%
Female43.7%
Race & ethnicity
67%
18.2%
White67%
Black18.2%
Hispanic7.9%
Asian3.2%
Other3.7%
Education (25+)
21.4%
20.9%
50.8%
No HS diploma6.9%
HS diploma21.4%
Some college20.9%
Bachelor's+50.8%
Housing tenure
15.8%
84.2%
Owner15.8%
Renter84.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 68102 in Omaha, NE has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,066 → $1,342
up 25.9%
Income
$68,114 → $64,111
down 5.9%
Population
8,839 → 9,767
up 10.5%
Renter share
85.3% → 84.2%
-1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
52% → 50.8%
-1.2 pts
Median age
33.8 → 33
-0.8 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 68102 in Omaha, NE paid around $1,066 a month. That figure now sits near $1,342, up 25.9% from the 2021 baseline. Household income in the area moved from $68,114 to $64,111 across the same window, down 5.9% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 68102 in Omaha, NE adding about 928 residents over the five-year window, up 10.5% on net. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 68102 in Omaha, NE look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 68102 covers Omaha, NE. The median rent here is $1,342/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,047/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,245/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($64,111/yr), ZIP 68102 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 68102?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 68102 (Omaha, NE) is $1,342. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 68102 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 68102's median rent of $1,342/mo is $623 (32%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 68102 compare to other ZIPs in Nebraska?

ZIP 68102 falls in the middle range for Nebraska, ranking #32 out of 53 ZIPs at $1,342/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 68102?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $54,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,342/mo in ZIP 68102. The local median household income is $64,111/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 68102?

Rent in ZIP 68102 has increased 2.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 68102 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 68102 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,342/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($64,111/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 68102 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 68102 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 84.2% of ZIP 68102 households are renters, while 15.8% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 68102 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 68102 compare to the rest of Omaha?

ZIP 68102 is more affordable than Omaha overall. At $1,342/mo, it's $111 below the Omaha citywide median of $1,453/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 68102 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 68102 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,342/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 68102's median household income ($64,111/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 68102 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.46–5.84%
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