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ZIP 68137

Part of Omaha, NE
Pop. 24,277·Douglas County·11th most expensive ZIP in Nebraska
Median rent (all units)
$1,637/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.3%
Month-over-Month
-6.3%
vs US Median
-$328
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 68137 · $1,637
More affordable than 63% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,270
1 BR
$1,330
2 BR
$1,590
3 BR
$2,110
4 BR+
$2,380
Research median
$1,590/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
$19,644/yr
At $1,637/mo median
Location
CityOmaha
StateNE
CountyDouglas County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 8.3% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.3% YoY, -6.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 68137 (Omaha, NE) is majority owner-occupied, 38.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
24,277
Median income
$80,739
Median age
39
Renters
36.8%
Age distribution
22.4%
22.1%
25.2%
18.7%
Under 1822.4%
18–3422.1%
35–5425.2%
55–6411.6%
65+18.7%
Gender
50.1%
49.9%
Male50.1%
Female49.9%
Race & ethnicity
81%
White81%
Black2.2%
Hispanic11.4%
Asian4.7%
Other0.7%
Education (25+)
21.3%
34.1%
38.5%
No HS diploma6.1%
HS diploma21.3%
Some college34.1%
Bachelor's+38.5%
Housing tenure
63.2%
36.8%
Owner63.2%
Renter36.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 68137 in Omaha, NE has changed in 5 years

Income
$76,064 → $80,739
up 6.1%
Population
24,733 → 24,277
down 1.8%
Renter share
34.2% → 36.8%
+2.6 pts
Bachelor's+
34% → 38.5%
+4.5 pts
Median age
38 → 39
+1.0 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $80,739 today, compared with $76,064 five years earlier. The population has contracted by 1.8% since 2021, moving from about 24,733 residents to roughly 24,277. Renters now make up 36.8% of households, compared with 34.2% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 38.5% of adults here, versus 34% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 68137 covers Omaha, NE. The median rent here is $1,637/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,330/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,590/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($80,739/yr), ZIP 68137 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 68137?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 68137 (Omaha, NE) is $1,637. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 68137 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 68137's median rent of $1,637/mo is $328 (17%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 68137 compare to other ZIPs in Nebraska?

ZIP 68137 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Nebraska, ranking #11 out of 53 ZIPs tracked at $1,637/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 68137?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $65,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,637/mo in ZIP 68137. The local median household income is $80,739/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 68137?

Rent in ZIP 68137 has increased 8.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 68137 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 68137 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,637/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($80,739/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 68137 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 68137 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 36.8% of ZIP 68137 households are renters, while 63.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 68137 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 68137 compare to the rest of Omaha?

ZIP 68137 is pricier than Omaha as a whole. At $1,637/mo, it's $184 above the Omaha citywide median of $1,453/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 68137 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 68137 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,637/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 68137's median household income ($80,739/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 68137 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.46–5.84%
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