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ZIP 68144

Part of Omaha, NE
Pop. 25,732·Douglas County·31st most expensive ZIP in Nebraska
Median rent (all units)
$1,348/mo
Year-over-Year
+13.9%
Month-over-Month
+2.0%
vs US Median
-$617
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ZIP 68144 · $1,348
More affordable than 84% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,040
1 BR
$1,090
2 BR
$1,300
3 BR
$1,720
4 BR+
$1,940
Research median
$1,300/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
$16,176/yr
At $1,348/mo median
Location
CityOmaha
StateNE
CountyDouglas County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 13.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+13.9% YoY, +2.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 68144 (Omaha, NE) is majority owner-occupied, 46.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
25,732
Median income
$83,576
Median age
39.5
Renters
33.3%
Age distribution
24.3%
20%
27.5%
18.6%
Under 1824.3%
18–3420%
35–5427.5%
55–649.6%
65+18.6%
Gender
49.9%
50.1%
Male49.9%
Female50.1%
Race & ethnicity
84.3%
White84.3%
Black3.4%
Hispanic7.1%
Asian2.3%
Other2.9%
Education (25+)
20.2%
28.5%
46.7%
No HS diploma4.6%
HS diploma20.2%
Some college28.5%
Bachelor's+46.7%
Housing tenure
66.7%
33.3%
Owner66.7%
Renter33.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 68144 in Omaha, NE has changed in 5 years

Rent
$962 → $1,348
up 40.1%
Income
$75,995 → $83,576
up 10.0%
Population
25,923 → 25,732
down 0.7%
Renter share
29.2% → 33.3%
+4.1 pts
Bachelor's+
45.8% → 46.7%
+0.9 pts

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 68144 in Omaha, NE paid around $962 a month. That figure now sits near $1,348, up 40.1% from the 2021 baseline. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $75,995 in 2021 to $83,576 more recently. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. The renter share has risen from 29.2% to 33.3%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 68144 in Omaha, NE market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 68144 covers Omaha, NE. The median rent here is $1,348/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,090/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,300/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($83,576/yr), ZIP 68144 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 13.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 68144?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 68144 (Omaha, NE) is $1,348. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 68144 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 68144's median rent of $1,348/mo is $617 (31%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 68144 compare to other ZIPs in Nebraska?

ZIP 68144 falls in the middle range for Nebraska, ranking #31 out of 53 ZIPs at $1,348/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 68144?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $54,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,348/mo in ZIP 68144. The local median household income is $83,576/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 68144?

Rent in ZIP 68144 has increased 13.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 68144 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 68144 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,348/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($83,576/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 68144 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 68144 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33.3% of ZIP 68144 households are renters, while 66.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 68144 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 68144 compare to the rest of Omaha?

ZIP 68144 is more affordable than Omaha overall. At $1,348/mo, it's $105 below the Omaha citywide median of $1,453/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 68144 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 68144 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,348/mo, rent takes ~19% of ZIP 68144's median household income ($83,576/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 68144 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.46–5.84%
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