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ZIP 68111

Part of Omaha, NE
Pop. 24,210·Douglas County·37th most expensive ZIP in Nebraska
Median rent (all units)
$1,305/mo
Year-over-Year
-5.6%
Month-over-Month
-2.4%
vs US Median
-$660
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 68111 · $1,305
More affordable than 87% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$940
1 BR
$990
2 BR
$1,180
3 BR
$1,560
4 BR+
$1,760
Research median
$1,180/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
$15,660/yr
At $1,305/mo median
Location
CityOmaha
StateNE
CountyDouglas County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 5.6% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-5.6% YoY, -2.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 68111 (Omaha, NE) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 12.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
24,210
Median income
$42,185
Median age
28.9
Renters
60.3%
Age distribution
33.5%
23.8%
23.4%
Under 1833.5%
18–3423.8%
35–5423.4%
55–649.3%
65+10.1%
Gender
48.1%
51.9%
Male48.1%
Female51.9%
Race & ethnicity
20.3%
50.6%
21.9%
White20.3%
Black50.6%
Hispanic21.9%
Asian3.2%
Other4.1%
Education (25+)
20%
38.3%
29.5%
12.3%
No HS diploma20%
HS diploma38.3%
Some college29.5%
Bachelor's+12.3%
Housing tenure
39.7%
60.3%
Owner39.7%
Renter60.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 68111 in Omaha, NE has changed in 5 years

Income
$32,239 → $42,185
up 30.9%
Population
23,591 → 24,210
up 2.6%
Renter share
60% → 60.3%
+0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
9.6% → 12.3%
+2.7 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 68111 in Omaha, NE now reports about $42,185, up from $32,239 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 23,591 to 24,210 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.6% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 9.6% to 12.3%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 68111 covers Omaha, NE. The median rent here is $1,305/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $990/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,180/mo.

At 37% of local median household income ($42,185/yr), ZIP 68111 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 5.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 68111?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 68111 (Omaha, NE) is $1,305. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 68111 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 68111's median rent of $1,305/mo is $660 (34%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 68111 compare to other ZIPs in Nebraska?

ZIP 68111 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Nebraska, ranking #37 out of 53 ZIPs at $1,305/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 68111?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $52,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,305/mo in ZIP 68111. The local median household income is $42,185/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 68111?

Rent in ZIP 68111 has decreased 5.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 68111 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 68111 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,305/mo, rent takes approximately 37% of the local median household income ($42,185/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 68111 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 68111 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 60.3% of ZIP 68111 households are renters, while 39.7% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 68111 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 68111 compare to the rest of Omaha?

ZIP 68111 is more affordable than Omaha overall. At $1,305/mo, it's $148 below the Omaha citywide median of $1,453/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 68111 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 68111 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
37%
MODERATE

At $1,305/mo, rent takes ~37% of ZIP 68111's median household income ($42,185/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 68111 37%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.46–5.84%
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