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ZIP 68127

Part of Omaha, NE
Pop. 20,484·Douglas County·48th most expensive ZIP in Nebraska
Median rent (all units)
$1,153/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.5%
Month-over-Month
-1.1%
vs US Median
-$812
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ZIP 68127 · $1,153
More affordable than 94% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,080
1 BR
$1,140
2 BR
$1,360
3 BR
$1,800
4 BR+
$2,030
Research median
$1,360/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
$13,836/yr
At $1,153/mo median
Location
CityOmaha
StateNE
CountyDouglas County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (5.5% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.5% YoY, -1.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 68127 (Omaha, NE) is roughly split between renters and owners, 34.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
20,484
Median income
$66,384
Median age
37.2
Renters
53.1%
Age distribution
19%
28%
25.3%
12.3%
15.4%
Under 1819%
18–3428%
35–5425.3%
55–6412.3%
65+15.4%
Gender
49.6%
50.4%
Male49.6%
Female50.4%
Race & ethnicity
73.9%
20.3%
White73.9%
Black3.9%
Hispanic20.3%
Asian2%
Education (25+)
24.4%
33.9%
34.5%
No HS diploma7.1%
HS diploma24.4%
Some college33.9%
Bachelor's+34.5%
Housing tenure
46.9%
53.1%
Owner46.9%
Renter53.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 68127 in Omaha, NE has changed in 5 years

Rent
$897 → $1,153
up 28.5%
Income
$56,454 → $66,384
up 17.6%
Population
20,681 → 20,484
down 1.0%
Renter share
55.3% → 53.1%
-2.2 pts
Bachelor's+
31.2% → 34.5%
+3.3 pts
Median age
34.1 → 37.2
+3.1 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 68127 in Omaha, NE has shifted from $897 to $1,153, up 28.5% since 2021. Household income in the area moved from $56,454 to $66,384 across the same window, up 17.6% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 68127 in Omaha, NE losing about 197 residents over the five-year window, down 1.0% on net. The renter share has eased from 55.3% to 53.1%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 31.2% to 34.5% across the same window. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 68127 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 68127 covers Omaha, NE. The median rent here is $1,153/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,140/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,360/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($66,384/yr), ZIP 68127 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.5% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 68127?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 68127 (Omaha, NE) is $1,153. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 68127 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 68127's median rent of $1,153/mo is $812 (41%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 68127 compare to other ZIPs in Nebraska?

ZIP 68127 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Nebraska, ranking #48 out of 53 ZIPs at $1,153/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 68127?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $46,000/year (~$22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,153/mo in ZIP 68127. The local median household income is $66,384/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 68127?

Rent in ZIP 68127 has increased 5.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 68127 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 68127 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,153/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($66,384/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 68127 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 68127 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 53.1% of ZIP 68127 households are renters, while 46.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 68127 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 68127 compare to the rest of Omaha?

ZIP 68127 is more affordable than Omaha overall. At $1,153/mo, it's $300 below the Omaha citywide median of $1,453/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 68127 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 68127 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,153/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 68127's median household income ($66,384/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 68127 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.46–5.84%
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