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ZIP 68104

Part of Omaha, NE
Pop. 36,673·Douglas County·15th most expensive ZIP in Nebraska
Median rent (all units)
$1,548/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.5%
Month-over-Month
+2.0%
vs US Median
-$417
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ZIP 68104 · $1,548
More affordable than 70% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,000
1 BR
$1,050
2 BR
$1,250
3 BR
$1,660
4 BR+
$1,870
Research median
$1,250/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
$18,576/yr
At $1,548/mo median
Location
CityOmaha
StateNE
CountyDouglas County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 8.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.5% YoY, +2.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 68104 (Omaha, NE) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 29.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
36,673
Median income
$60,549
Median age
35.9
Renters
42.2%
Age distribution
23.7%
24.7%
25.9%
13%
12.7%
Under 1823.7%
18–3424.7%
35–5425.9%
55–6413%
65+12.7%
Gender
49.6%
50.4%
Male49.6%
Female50.4%
Race & ethnicity
49.1%
25.4%
White49.1%
Black25.4%
Hispanic8%
Asian11.6%
Other5.8%
Education (25+)
16.7%
27.5%
25.9%
29.9%
No HS diploma16.7%
HS diploma27.5%
Some college25.9%
Bachelor's+29.9%
Housing tenure
57.8%
42.2%
Owner57.8%
Renter42.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 68104 in Omaha, NE has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,008 → $1,548
up 53.6%
Income
$51,769 → $60,549
up 17.0%
Population
37,274 → 36,673
down 1.6%
Renter share
40.9% → 42.2%
+1.3 pts
Bachelor's+
30.2% → 29.9%
-0.3 pts

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 68104 in Omaha, NE has increased by $540 per month, settling near $1,548 after starting the period at $1,008. Household income in the area moved from $51,769 to $60,549 across the same window, up 17.0% versus 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 36.6 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 37,274 to 36,673 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.6% change. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 68104 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 68104 covers Omaha, NE. The median rent here is $1,548/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,050/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,250/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($60,549/yr), ZIP 68104 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.5% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 68104?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 68104 (Omaha, NE) is $1,548. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 68104 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 68104's median rent of $1,548/mo is $417 (21%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 68104 compare to other ZIPs in Nebraska?

ZIP 68104 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Nebraska, ranking #15 out of 53 ZIPs tracked at $1,548/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 68104?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $62,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,548/mo in ZIP 68104. The local median household income is $60,549/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 68104?

Rent in ZIP 68104 has increased 8.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 68104 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 68104 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,548/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($60,549/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 68104 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 68104 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 42.2% of ZIP 68104 households are renters, while 57.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 68104 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 68104 compare to the rest of Omaha?

ZIP 68104 is pricier than Omaha as a whole. At $1,548/mo, it's $95 above the Omaha citywide median of $1,453/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 68104 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 68104 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,548/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 68104's median household income ($60,549/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 68104 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.46–5.84%
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