ZIP Code · NE

ZIP 68130

Part of Omaha, NE

Pop. 21,722·Douglas County·8th most expensive ZIP in Nebraska

Median rent (all units)

$1,647/mo

Year-over-Year

+5.6%

Month-over-Month

+0.3%

vs US Median

-$285

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 68130 · $1,647

More affordable than 62% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,470

1 BR

$1,550

2 BR

$1,850

3 BR

$2,450

4 BR+

$2,770

Research median

$1,850/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

Cheapest month to sign

February. Asking rents in ZIP 68130 usually run 1.2% below trend in February and 1.2% above it in June, about $40 a month apart at today's median. Based on 5 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 68130 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in October 2021.

Past year vs. the rest of Nebraska

Rent in ZIP 68130 changed +5.6% over the year to September 2026. Across the 47 Nebraska ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +2.3%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 6 months in a row, and rose in 10 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($133,570) is $3,339 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($2,770).

Rank in Omaha

18th cheapest of 24 ZIP codes in Omaha.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 68144, 4 miles away, rents for 21% less ($1,301/mo), about $4,200 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 68130. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$19,764/yr

At $1,647/mo median

Location

CityOmaha

StateNE

CountyDouglas County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 5.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+5.6% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 68130 (Omaha, NE) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 61.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

21,722

Median income

$133,570

Median age

Renters

22.7%

Age distribution

26.9%

15.8%

26.2%

12.3%

18.8%

Under 1826.9%

18–3415.8%

35–5426.2%

55–6412.3%

65+18.8%

Gender

48.5%

51.5%

Male48.5%

Female51.5%

Race & ethnicity

84.5%

White84.5%

Black2%

Hispanic6.2%

Asian5%

Other2.3%

Education (25+)

26.2%

61.5%

No HS diploma1.3%

HS diploma11%

Some college26.2%

Bachelor's+61.5%

Housing tenure

77.3%

22.7%

Owner77.3%

Renter22.7%

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

2022 vs 2026

How ZIP 68130 in Omaha, NE has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,350 → $1,647

up 22.0%

Income

$116,849 → $133,570

up 14.3%

Population

20,879 → 21,722

up 4.0%

Renter share

21.9% → 22.7%

+0.8 pts

Bachelor's+

61.8% → 61.5%

-0.3 pts

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 68130 in Omaha, NE has shifted from $1,350 to $1,647, up 22.0% since 2022. Median household income climbed from $116,849 to $133,570 between 2021 and 2024, a 14.3% shift. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 68130 in Omaha, NE adding about 843 residents over the five-year window, up 4.0% on net. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 68130 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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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 68130 covers Omaha, NE. The median rent here is $1,647/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,550/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,850/mo.

At 15% of local median household income ($133,570/yr), ZIP 68130 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 68130?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $66,000/year (about $32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,647/mo in ZIP 68130. The local median household income is $133,570/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 68130?

Rent in ZIP 68130 has risen 5.6% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in October 2021.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 68130?

Asking rents in ZIP 68130 are usually lowest in February, about 1.2% below their yearly trend, and highest in June, about 1.2% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $40 a month. This pattern comes from 5 years of Zillow rent data.

How does ZIP 68130 compare to other ZIPs in Nebraska?

ZIP 68130 is one of the pricier among Nebraska ZIP codes for rent, ranking #8 of 52 at $1,647/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 68130 changed +5.6%, against a typical +2.3% across the 47 Nebraska ZIP codes Zillow tracks.