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ZIP 68122

Part of Omaha, NE
Pop. 13,352·Douglas County·7th most expensive ZIP in Nebraska
Median rent (all units)
$1,776/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-1.2%
vs US Median
-$186
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 68122 · $1,776
More affordable than 53% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,962/mo
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Studio
$1,240
1 BR
$1,310
2 BR
$1,560
3 BR
$2,070
4 BR+
$2,330
Research median
$1,560/mo

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

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$21,312/yr
At $1,776/mo median
Location
CityOmaha
StateNE
CountyDouglas County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -1.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 68122 (Omaha, NE) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 32.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
13,352
Median income
$102,591
Median age
33
Renters
16.3%
Age distribution
30.5%
24.6%
24.1%
Under 1830.5%
18–3424.6%
35–5424.1%
55–6410.6%
65+10.1%
Gender
46.7%
53.3%
Male46.7%
Female53.3%
Race & ethnicity
47.6%
21.5%
14.4%
White47.6%
Black21.5%
Hispanic10.6%
Asian14.4%
Other5.8%
Education (25+)
15%
20.3%
32.3%
32.4%
No HS diploma15%
HS diploma20.3%
Some college32.3%
Bachelor's+32.4%
Housing tenure
83.7%
16.3%
Owner83.7%
Renter16.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 68122 in Omaha, NE has changed in 5 years

Income
$91,576 → $102,591
up 12.0%
Population
12,568 → 13,352
up 6.2%
Renter share
18.1% → 16.3%
-1.8 pts
Bachelor's+
36.3% → 32.4%
-3.9 pts
Median age
32.2 → 33
+0.8 yrs

Median household income climbed from $91,576 to $102,591 between 2021 and 2024, a 12.0% shift. Census counts show ZIP 68122 in Omaha, NE adding about 784 residents over the five-year window, up 6.2% on net. The renter share has eased from 18.1% to 16.3%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 36.3% to 32.4% across the same window.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

ZIP code 68122 covers Omaha, NE. The median rent here is $1,776/mo as of August 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,310/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,560/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($102,591/yr), ZIP 68122 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 68122?

As of August 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 68122 (Omaha, NE) is $1,776. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 68122 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 68122's median rent of $1,776/mo is $186 (9%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo.

How does ZIP 68122 compare to other ZIPs in Nebraska?

ZIP 68122 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Nebraska, ranking #7 out of 53 ZIPs tracked at $1,776/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 68122?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $71,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,776/mo in ZIP 68122. The local median household income is $102,591/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 68122?

Rent in ZIP 68122 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of August 17, 2026.

Is ZIP 68122 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 68122 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,776/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($102,591/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 68122 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 68122 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 16.3% of ZIP 68122 households are renters, while 83.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 68122 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 68122 compare to the rest of Omaha?

ZIP 68122 is pricier than Omaha as a whole. At $1,776/mo, it's $348 above the Omaha citywide median of $1,428/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 68122 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 68122 reflects August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,776/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 68122's median household income ($102,591/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 68122 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.46–5.84%
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