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ZIP 68510

Part of Lincoln, NE
Pop. 19,391·Lancaster County·51st most expensive ZIP in Nebraska
Median rent (all units)
$1,011/mo
Year-over-Year
-13.7%
Month-over-Month
-3.9%
vs US Median
-$954
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 68510 · $1,011
More affordable than 98% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$740
1 BR
$820
2 BR
$1,020
3 BR
$1,420
4 BR+
$1,520
Research median
$1,020/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
$12,132/yr
At $1,011/mo median
Location
StateNE
CountyLancaster County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 13.7% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-13.7% YoY, -3.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 68510 (Lincoln, NE) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 43.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,391
Median income
$65,951
Median age
41.1
Renters
41.7%
Age distribution
18.5%
24.8%
23.8%
22%
Under 1818.5%
18–3424.8%
35–5423.8%
55–6410.9%
65+22%
Gender
47.4%
52.6%
Male47.4%
Female52.6%
Race & ethnicity
84.1%
White84.1%
Black4%
Hispanic8.6%
Asian2.5%
Other0.7%
Education (25+)
20%
29.8%
43.8%
No HS diploma6.3%
HS diploma20%
Some college29.8%
Bachelor's+43.8%
Housing tenure
58.3%
41.7%
Owner58.3%
Renter41.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 68510 in Lincoln, NE has changed in 5 years

Income
$61,141 → $65,951
up 7.9%
Population
19,879 → 19,391
down 2.5%
Renter share
41% → 41.7%
+0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
43.1% → 43.8%
+0.7 pts
Median age
38.8 → 41.1
+2.3 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 68510 in Lincoln, NE now reports about $65,951, up from $61,141 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 19,879 to 19,391 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.5% change.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 68510 covers Lincoln, NE. The median rent here is $1,011/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $820/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,020/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($65,951/yr), ZIP 68510 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 13.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 68510?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 68510 (Lincoln, NE) is $1,011. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 68510 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 68510's median rent of $1,011/mo is $954 (49%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 68510 compare to other ZIPs in Nebraska?

ZIP 68510 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Nebraska, ranking #51 out of 53 ZIPs at $1,011/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 68510?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $40,000/year (~$19/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,011/mo in ZIP 68510. The local median household income is $65,951/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 68510?

Rent in ZIP 68510 has decreased 13.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 68510 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 68510 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,011/mo, rent takes approximately 18% of the local median household income ($65,951/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 68510 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 68510 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 41.7% of ZIP 68510 households are renters, while 58.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 68510 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 68510 compare to the rest of Lincoln?

ZIP 68510 is more affordable than Lincoln overall. At $1,011/mo, it's $334 below the Lincoln citywide median of $1,345/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 68510 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 68510 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,011/mo, rent takes ~18% of ZIP 68510's median household income ($65,951/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 68510 18%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.46–5.84%
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