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ZIP 68137

Part of Omaha, NE

Pop. 24,277·Douglas County·6th most expensive ZIP in Nebraska

Median rent (all units)

$1,716/mo

Year-over-Year

+0.8%

Month-over-Month

-0.3%

vs US Median

-$216

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 68137 · $1,716

More affordable than 57% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

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 68137 is 0.5% below its high of $1,725 in April 2026, at $1,716 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Nebraska

Rent in ZIP 68137 changed +0.8% 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 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($80,739) is $2,018 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,590); a 3-bedroom is $2,110.

Rank in Omaha

20th cheapest of 24 ZIP codes in Omaha.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 68144, 2 miles away, rents for 24% less ($1,301/mo), about $5,000 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 68137. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$20,592/yr

At $1,716/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 (+0.8% YoY, -0.3% 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

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

2023 vs 2026

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

Rent

$1,491 → $1,716

up 15.1%

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

Since 2023, the typical rent in ZIP 68137 in Omaha, NE has climbed from $1,491 to $1,716, a 15.1% change over five years. Census figures show median household income at $80,739 today, compared with $76,064 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 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. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2023.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 68137 covers Omaha, NE. The median rent here is $1,716/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,330/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,590/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($80,739/yr), ZIP 68137 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $69,000/year (about $33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,716/mo in ZIP 68137. The local median household income is $80,739/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 68137?

Rent in ZIP 68137 has risen 0.8% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 0.5% below its high of $1,725 in April 2026.

How does ZIP 68137 compare to other ZIPs in Nebraska?

ZIP 68137 is one of the pricier among Nebraska ZIP codes for rent, ranking #6 of 52 at $1,716/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 68137 changed +0.8%, against a typical +2.3% across the 47 Nebraska ZIP codes Zillow tracks.