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ZIP 68106

Part of Omaha, NE
Pop. 21,224·Douglas County·3rd most expensive ZIP in Nebraska
Median rent (all units)
$1,824/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.3%
Month-over-Month
-0.2%
vs US Median
-$127
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ZIP 68106 · $1,824
More expensive than 50% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,951/mo
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Studio
$1,170
1 BR
$1,230
2 BR
$1,470
3 BR
$1,950
4 BR+
$2,200
Research median
$1,470/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$21,888/yr
At $1,824/mo median
Location
CityOmaha
StateNE
CountyDouglas County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (5.3% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.3% YoY, -0.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 68106 (Omaha, NE) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, 49.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
21,224
Median income
$69,806
Median age
34.2
Renters
48.9%
Age distribution
17.2%
34%
23.3%
14.5%
Under 1817.2%
18–3434%
35–5423.3%
55–6411%
65+14.5%
Gender
48.7%
51.3%
Male48.7%
Female51.3%
Race & ethnicity
72.9%
White72.9%
Black8.1%
Hispanic11.6%
Asian4.6%
Other2.8%
Education (25+)
18.7%
26.3%
49.1%
No HS diploma5.8%
HS diploma18.7%
Some college26.3%
Bachelor's+49.1%
Housing tenure
51.1%
48.9%
Owner51.1%
Renter48.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 68106 in Omaha, NE has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,287 → $1,824
up 41.7%
Income
$65,635 → $69,806
up 6.4%
Population
21,627 → 21,224
down 1.9%
Renter share
41% → 48.9%
+7.9 pts
Bachelor's+
47.1% → 49.1%
+2.0 pts
Median age
34.9 → 34.2
-0.7 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 68106 in Omaha, NE has increased from $1,287 to $1,824, a 41.7% change over five years. Median household income rose from $65,635 to $69,806 between 2021 and 2024, a 6.4% shift. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 1.9% since 2021, moving from about 21,627 residents to roughly 21,224. Renters now make up 48.9% of households, compared with 41% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 49.1% of adults here, versus 47.1% in 2021. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 68106 in Omaha, NE reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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About renting in ZIP 68106

Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 68106 covers Omaha, NE. The median rent here is $1,824/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,230/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,470/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($69,806/yr), ZIP 68106 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 68106?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 68106 (Omaha, NE) is $1,824. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 68106 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 68106's median rent of $1,824/mo is $127 (7%) below the US national median of $1,951/mo.

How does ZIP 68106 compare to other ZIPs in Nebraska?

ZIP 68106 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Nebraska, ranking #3 out of 54 ZIPs tracked at $1,824/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 68106?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $73,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,824/mo in ZIP 68106. The local median household income is $69,806/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 68106?

Rent in ZIP 68106 has increased 5.3% over the past year as of June 22, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 68106 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 68106 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,824/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($69,806/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 68106 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 68106 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 48.9% of ZIP 68106 households are renters, while 51.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 68106 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 68106 compare to the rest of Omaha?

ZIP 68106 is pricier than Omaha as a whole. At $1,824/mo, it's $367 above the Omaha citywide median of $1,457/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 68106 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 68106 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,824/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 68106's median household income ($69,806/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 68106 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.46–5.84%
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