ZIP Code · NE

ZIP 68128

Part of La Vista, NE

Pop. 18,924·Sarpy County·27th most expensive ZIP in Nebraska

Median rent (all units)

$1,378/mo

Year-over-Year

+2.1%

Month-over-Month

-0.4%

vs US Median

-$554

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 68128 · $1,378

More affordable than 81% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 68128 is 0.4% below its high of $1,384 in August 2026, at $1,378 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Nebraska

Rent in ZIP 68128 changed +2.1% over the year to September 2026. Across the 47 Nebraska ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +2.3%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($86,410) is $2,160 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($1,950); a 4-bedroom is $2,200.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 68127, 2 miles away, rents for 15% less ($1,165/mo), about $2,600 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 68128. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$16,536/yr

At $1,378/mo median

Location

CityLa Vista

StateNE

CountySarpy County

Rent Market Meter

Balanced Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.

Based on rent-price momentum (+2.1% YoY, -0.4% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 68128 (La Vista, NE) is majority owner-occupied, 37.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

18,924

Median income

$86,410

Median age

34.5

Renters

43.3%

Age distribution

23.2%

27.4%

25.6%

13%

Under 1823.2%

18–3427.4%

35–5425.6%

55–6410.8%

65+13%

Gender

50%

Male50%

Female50%

Race & ethnicity

76.8%

16%

White76.8%

Black4.2%

Hispanic16%

Asian2.3%

Other0.8%

Education (25+)

25.2%

34.3%

37.3%

No HS diploma3.3%

HS diploma25.2%

Some college34.3%

Bachelor's+37.3%

Housing tenure

56.7%

43.3%

Owner56.7%

Renter43.3%

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

2022 vs 2026

How ZIP 68128 in La Vista, NE has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,152 → $1,378

up 19.6%

Income

$72,679 → $86,410

up 18.9%

Population

18,972 → 18,924

down 0.3%

Renter share

42.5% → 43.3%

+0.8 pts

Bachelor's+

36.7% → 37.3%

+0.6 pts

Median age

36.2 → 34.5

-1.7 yrs

Compared with 2022, rent in ZIP 68128 in La Vista, NE has climbed by $226 per month, settling near $1,378 after starting the period at $1,152. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 68128 in La Vista, NE now reports about $86,410, up from $72,679 in 2021. For context, the 2022 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 68128 in La Vista, NE reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 68128 covers La Vista, NE. The median rent here is $1,378/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,230/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,470/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($86,410/yr), ZIP 68128 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 68128?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $55,000/year (about $26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,378/mo in ZIP 68128. The local median household income is $86,410/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 68128?

Rent in ZIP 68128 has risen 2.1% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 0.4% below its high of $1,384 in August 2026.

How does ZIP 68128 compare to other ZIPs in Nebraska?

ZIP 68128 is in the middle among Nebraska ZIP codes for rent, ranking #27 of 52 at $1,378/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 68128 changed +2.1%, against a typical +2.3% across the 47 Nebraska ZIP codes Zillow tracks.