ZIP Code · NE

ZIP 68134

Part of Omaha, NE

Pop. 28,823·Douglas County·49th most expensive ZIP in Nebraska

Median rent (all units)

$1,033/mo

Year-over-Year

+1.1%

Month-over-Month

-0.4%

vs US Median

-$899

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 68134 · $1,033

More affordable than 97% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$762

1 BR

$806

2 BR

$958

3 BR

$1,270

4 BR+

$1,430

Research median

$958/mo

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

Rent trends

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 68134 is 0.9% below its high of $1,042 in June 2026, at $1,033 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Nebraska

Rent in ZIP 68134 changed +1.1% over the year to September 2026. Across the 47 Nebraska ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +2.3%.

Recent direction

Rent has fallen 3 months in a row, and rose in 6 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($66,989) is $1,675 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,320); a 3-bedroom is $1,750.

Rank in Omaha

1st cheapest of 24 ZIP codes in Omaha.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 68134. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$12,396/yr

At $1,033/mo median

Location

CityOmaha

StateNE

CountyDouglas 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 (+1.1% YoY, -0.4% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 68134 (Omaha, NE) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 29.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

28,823

Median income

$66,989

Median age

34.7

Renters

44.5%

Age distribution

25.2%

22.5%

12.6%

14.5%

Under 1825.2%

18–3425.2%

35–5422.5%

55–6412.6%

65+14.5%

Gender

48.7%

51.3%

Male48.7%

Female51.3%

Race & ethnicity

69.4%

13%

White69.4%

Black13%

Hispanic10.2%

Asian2.6%

Other4.7%

Education (25+)

24.9%

41.5%

29.5%

No HS diploma4.2%

HS diploma24.9%

Some college41.5%

Bachelor's+29.5%

Housing tenure

55.5%

44.5%

Owner55.5%

Renter44.5%

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

2022 vs 2026

How ZIP 68134 in Omaha, NE has changed in 5 years

Rent

$859 → $1,033

up 20.3%

Income

$59,523 → $66,989

up 12.5%

Population

30,212 → 28,823

down 4.6%

Renter share

45.7% → 44.5%

-1.2 pts

Bachelor's+

30.4% → 29.5%

-0.9 pts

Median age

35.5 → 34.7

-0.8 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 68134 in Omaha, NE stood at $859 in 2022 and currently runs about $1,033, reflecting a 20.3% increase over the period. Census figures show median household income at $66,989 today, compared with $59,523 five years earlier. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 4.6% since 2021, moving from about 30,212 residents to roughly 28,823. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2022.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 68134 covers Omaha, NE. The median rent here is $1,033/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $806/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $958/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($66,989/yr), ZIP 68134 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 68134?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $41,000/year (about $20/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,033/mo in ZIP 68134. The local median household income is $66,989/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 68134?

Rent in ZIP 68134 has risen 1.1% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 0.9% below its high of $1,042 in June 2026.

How does ZIP 68134 compare to other ZIPs in Nebraska?

ZIP 68134 is one of the more affordable among Nebraska ZIP codes for rent, ranking #49 of 52 at $1,033/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 68134 changed +1.1%, against a typical +2.3% across the 47 Nebraska ZIP codes Zillow tracks.